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Absorbency Guide
Our Racerback One Piece Period Swimsuit have a Moderate absorbency.
Check out the below guide to see how this level stacks up against our other products.
Racerback One Piece Period Swimsuit
●●○○○ | Moderate - Check out our absorbency guide here
Swim without a care while swimming with our Racerback One-Piece Period Swimwear. No need for additional protection or tampons, just enjoy the water worry-free. Made with absorbent and waterproof materials and leak-proof technology. Plus, our eco-friendly design helps reduce landfill waste. Designed for competition and squad swimmers and to hold up to 20 ml of period fluid.
Girls and Women's sizes. Please refer to the flat lay chart on this product page for dimensions. Check them against your other swimsuit to ensure you select the correct size*.
- X- Back and scoop neck
- Straps Bar tack reinforcement at stress points
- Fully Front Lined, with built in shelf bra and removable moulded breast cups.
- UV protective and water repelling outer fabric.
- Fabric: 75% Recycled Nylon, 25% Elastane.
*We can exchange sizes for unworn, as new items, but cannot offer refunds on period swimwear.
Please contact us if you have any questions ( email: info@ecoperiod.com.au).
What is Period-proof swimwear?
Period-proof swimwear looks similar to regular swimwear and has a built-in multilayer lining to absorb menstrual blood.
Period-proof swimwear is specially designed for swimming during periods, incontinence or vaginal spotting.
Period swimwear is also popular with competition swimmers, given they spend so much time in the pool. Period swimwear helps them to focus on training or a swim meet without having to worry about leakage.
Period-proof swimwear is also a great option for girls with irregular periods or who are entering into puberty. Periods can arrive unexpectedly, and period-proof swimwear can help protect against those unexpected moments while swimming.
How does Period swimwear work?
Eco Period swimwear offer four layers of protection. The first is the outer swimwear fabric, which is water resistant to reduce water getting into the swimsuit. The next layer is made of leakproof fabric to stop captured menstrual blood from leaking out. The middle layer of the swimsuit is designed to lock in and absorb menstrual blood. The top layer of the period swimwear that sits against the skin is made of moisture wicking mesh that dries quickly once out of the water.
Eco period swimwear can absorb from 2 teaspoons to 6 teaspoons of menstrual or bladder fluid. For reference, a normal tampon is usually able to hold about 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of menstrual blood.
Eco period swimsuits can be worn by itself on light to moderate period days or even on heavy days if you wash out or change your swimwear as needed. This is why we sell some of our period swimmer bottoms in 2 packs, so you have an extra for heavy days. We also recommend rinsing them out throughout the day if you are going to be wearing them all day. This can allow you to wear them for an extended time (say if you are a swim teacher or at a race event, or swimming carnival). You simply rinse out til the blood is mostly removed, wring and wear again. And of course, wash properly at the end of the day. We recommend natural liquid detergents and cold water for washing and cold water only for rinsing.
Fabric Composition: Recycled nylon outer fabric
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What's to love about our Racerback One Piece Period Swimsuit?
When your swimwear arrive, try them on over your regular, clean underwear before use to check the fit. Make sure to give them a wash before your first wear to improve the absorption performance.
Then to use the swimwear, simply wear them like you would with any of your other swimwear.
Step 1 Wash your Eco Period swimwear before wearing / using them. This activates the EcoTech and primes it for use.
Step 2, After wearing, rinse in cold water until the blood/ fluids are mostly removed. You can do this in the shower to save water, but just do it before the water heats up past 30 degrees, as heat will set stains into the fabrics.
Step 3. Pop your swimwear into a delicates wash bag and into the washing machine on a cold wash. Use a liquid natural detergent.
No fabric softeners.
Step 4. Hang dry on the line outside. Line drying is best as it is kinder to the fabrics. Just don't leave them out on the line for days.
Eco Period swimwear should NEVER:
Be cleansed with harsh detergents (these abrade and break down clothes which shortens their effectiveness and lifespan)
Be cleansed with fabric softeners (it's like fabric cholesterol and blocks the pathways in the fabric through which the liquid travels)
Be bleached (bleach kills everything, need we say more)
Be dry cleaned (putting the products into such a harsh environment with or without the added chemicals is bad)
Be washed in very hot water (heat breaks down the fibres and natural compounds that make these products so effective.
Think your individual decisions won't make a difference?
Well, did you know more than 12 BILLION pads and tampons are thrown out every year worldwide? Let's break this down even further to see the impact you CAN make - the average woman alone uses 11,000 pads, tampons and panty liners in their lifetime. That’s a lot of landfill! It's time to make the switch to Eco Period, you won't look back.
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How does Period Swimwear work?
Eco Period swimwear is designed with absorbent layers and moisture-wicking materials to manage menstrual flow. The absorbent layers trap and absorb menstrual fluid, keeping you comfortable while swimming, by ensuring no menstrual fluid leaks out. The outer fabric is water-resistant to prevent water from entering the gusset. No swelling in water and No tampons are required.
WHO WE ARE
Eco Period offers beautifully crafted, quality period garments that are made to last, and are just as good for your body as they are for the environment.
We are passionate about making a difference through our products and hope to help you transition (or continue) your journey towards zero waste, eco and organic period solutions.
SUPER
●●●●● 30-60ml
The lining is thicker and extends to the back waist seam, so it covers you for overnights.
HEAVY
●●●●○ 25-40ml
Choose Heavy absorbency if you have a heavy flow or for your heavy flow days or for moderate incontinence.. The lining extends to the back waist seams, so it covers you for overnights or when laying down on your side and back.
MODERATE/HEAVY
●●●○○ 20-30ml
Perfect to use if your flow is moderate, so think 3rd or 4th day of your period. Also for light to moderate incontinence leaks. These undies will also cover you at night as the leakproof lining extends up to the back waist seam (a thinner layer than the heavy absorbency).
MODERATE
●●○○○ 15-20ml
Choose Moderate absorbency for day-time wear, active wear and for when you just don't need that extra panel of protection up the back. Suitable for flows from 15-25 ml. The lining is generally a little thinner too, so does not feel bulky.
LIGHT
●○○○○ 10-15ml
If your flow is light, or you are using as a backup, choose light absorbency. This will provide a leakproof function and some absorbency as a backup.
All cotton in our products is organically cultivated and comes from suppliers who are inspected and certified as part of the Control Union Certification program. This organization has established criteria for organic production according two certification programmes, GOTS or Organic Exchange Certification. Read more about Control Union here. Organic cotton is cotton grown without any chemical fertilizers or pesticides which is better for human health as well as nature. The organic cotton is different from conventional cotton in many respects, and the difference starts at the fibre stage.
The textile industry has historically been associated with environmentally harmful processing, animal welfare issues, and complex social compliance issues such as child labor, workers’ wages, benefits, fast fashion and health and safety. The demand for certified, sustainable products is growing rapidly. Eco Period works with manufacturers that use Control Union Certified certified organic, recycled and sustainable materials.
Many of Eco Period Australia's products are certified according to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is an independent testing and certification system for textile products at all stages of production. OEKO-TEX® covers the production processes itself and includes the finishing. It certifies all types of fabrics but also includes thread, press buttons, elastics, labels etc. We believe it is important to consider every environmental aspect and we are constantly looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact. Fabrics and articles OEKO-TEX Certificates: SHKO 068780 / BEAO 088186 /SH015175169