Filed under: Modern Cloth Pads
After using cloth pad for my menses almost a year, I sometimes cannot be bothered if there are unremoveable stains on my pads. I am still sceptical about if it really gonna grow bacteria in the between layers so I decided to open up an old pad to check. Guess what’s my finding?
Outer Vs. Inner layers
As I do not bother to soak with soapy water (you see, I can change new ones as frequent as I want, hehe…) the surface sometimes leaves stains. When I cut it up, I am SO SURPISE to see that the inner layers (right to the bottom) is actually as good as new!! Wonder why??
Well, the answer is because blood (blood from any part of our body, not just menses) is easily staineable ONLY when it is exposed to air. It will be good to sun your pads on the line as sun not only kills bacteria (hey, our blood is sterile anyway, OK!), it works great as a whitening agent too. But even if you don’t, you can now be assured that your pads is really clean in the inside (see picture above). Don’t believe, go open up your pad and check it out yourself 
December 7, 2009
Nothing can be happier for me when I hear good news on how cloth actually helps to improve menses problem. This is what I received from one of my reseller yesterday.
“hi chin nee. last week i receive a new testimony from a fren. she claim that she is not using mamapatch pantyliner anymore. she mention that her discharge is totally gone after using it 4 almost 3 month. she is among of my 1st customer. And last week she place an order of regular n night pad 4 her n her sister too! she want me to thank you 4 ur great product. i hope we can share this great news with others. thanks.”
And another message from herself (who is also a user):
“My menses does not last more than 5 days nowadays. My friend said the same thing. Maybe it is coincident. but what ever it is.. both r us r happy with it!”
I personally experience the above too. Not only my menses are very much lighter than before (I only converted to cloth about less than a year), the period is shorten too. No more blood clots, no more bad cramps. Surprisingly enough but I am glad that I no longer need to be tortured with monthly discomfort during my period.
You should see how surprise the disposable pads promoters were when I told them I no longer need to buy any pads as I have converted to cloth 100%, even on my outing. You will be surprise to find that cloth is actually so easy to use once you know how many hours a piece of cloth can last yourself before you need a fresh change to prevent leaking.
Disclaimer: Although Mama Patch Modern Cloth Pads comes with a breathable water barrier layer, one should remember to change ON TIME, depending on the heaviness of individual flow to prevent leakage.
November 29, 2009
Since I have been these pads for almost a year (I even throw them into the washing machine), I was quite alarm when I received feedback from 2 customers on how the laminated waterproof backing on their cloth pads has peeled off. Thanks for sharing this useful info, girls!
See picture above: Laminated fabric peeling off
Light rubbing (cloth on cloth) with hands if you must BUT REMEMBER, PLS DO NOT SCRUB!
1. On the flannel surface
I tried scrubbing on the surface of the flannel but instead of removing stains, I made it worst. The texture became rough and the surface pills. Although it still feels the same during wearing, but I hate it as it looks ugly.
2. On the waterproof backing
As we use laminated fabric for waterproofing (although tough enough to withstand the spinning of washing machine), this fabric certainly cannot be scrubbed.
Also do remember to read the Washing Instruction carefully on the packaging label before you use your cloth pads.
How to wash:
1. Rinse (squeeze your pads under running COLD water until water runs clear)
2. Soak if stain (with light soapy water/ tap cold water)
3. Wash together with your clothing (although it is machine washable, you can also hand wash for a longer life span)
October 21, 2009
I cannot believe it took me so long to post update on this blog of mine.
Evolution in Mama Patch Modern Cloth Pads has taken place over the months since launching and I am getting very excited each time I design these pads. Some improvements made to the pads:
- Slim cut look on the wings
- Waterproof backing even on the wings (for regular and night pads)
- Colorful water barrier backing for the pads (for regular and night pads)
- Thicker Night Pads (maxi 11″ and 13″ Super wide)
Some colorful pictures to entertain you on your happy weekend…
Candy color cloth reversible liners
Instead of plain looking cloth liners, we have also a batch of fun color liners (see the different colorful matching wings-only while stock last)
Over the months, I see that plain colors are preferred than printed wings. Customers prefer striking color backing for the pads
Lush pink Regulars with sweet purple backing
Red hot Regulars and Nights
We no longer produce Night Slim pads as many prefer to pay just a little bit more for a maxi (thicker pad with terry layer for longer hours). Night maxi now available at the length of 11″ and 13″ Super Wide back
For more details on the cloth pads, you can read more at http://www.mamapatch.com/category/modern-cloth-pad/
Cute little wetbags with colorful water barrier layer
Loli Red Petite Wetbag for your pads (double zip or single zip with front pocket available)
and lots lots more new prints at http://www.mamapatch.com/category/wetbag/
October 10, 2009
There they goes, always messing up my stuffs whenever my tailor friend deliver the fresh made cloth pads to me. They boys often start pulling out, piece by piece of the pads, color by color, design by design. This morning, my dear Korkor even took piece by piece to rub while enjoying the softness of the materials on his face, WAHAHAHA! (So now you can be sure of the softness of our cloth pads)
It is indeed fun to see the cloth pads scarttered all around on the floor since they are designed and made in many many soft tone colors. At least that could keep them occupied for a few months while I settle out the details and account with my tailor friend. Once we clear up and stack up the pads, I start to feel tired again, dreadfully looking at the high stacks as I have to find time again, to sit down for hours to apply snaps onto the wings of the pads (during the boy’s nap time).
September 15, 2009
A small little hamper to the lucky babywearer and her little one
Remember this Babywearing Photo Contest organised by Mama Patch a little while ago? We have picked our lucky winners and I guess they must have received the hamper by now. To see more submission of the pretty mummies wearing their baby, do hope over to Mama Patch Website to see their pictures.
If you have a picture of yourself wearing your little one in Mama Patch ring sling, do share with us by sending it to mama_patch@yahoo.com yeah!
August 14, 2009
Experience with Disposable Pads
I am one of the unlucky woman on earth having bad regular menses cramp. Ever since I got my menses during my teens, I have been hating myself being a lady, having to go through monthly torture with not only bad cramp, but itchiness, rashes and extremely uncomfortable. I just can’t stand rushing myself into the loo very very frequently especially on heavy days as I can’t stand feeling damp when the blood gushed out from my body. And worst of all, I keep thinking that my blood stink, and it did not even cross my mind it is the horrible smell actually comes from the chemical in disposable pads.
Realise the Goodness of Cloth Pad
I started off my boys on cloth diapers after being nagged by a good online friend (must really thanks to you, Chanel). It really feels great converting my boys fully to cloth even at night and I thought, why not myself to cloth as well? I was really skeptical about the whole thing at first, but well, no harm trying anyway. I started myself with cloth pad on lighter days and slowly brave myself to use cloth even on my heaviest flow. I was really amaze to realise that even a piece of thin cloth pad can actually absorb so much better than disposable!
From then on, I have been fully on cloth. Not only it saves more (disposable pads are really expensive in long run), but I just love the comfort of wearing cloth pad. Gone were the days of my damp and discomfort experience and I have never turn back to disposable ever since.
Washing Part
You will be so surprise to know that our blood does not stink at all. It is actually the chemical that makes us stink. I love washing my own pad and each time I do, it somehows gives me a kind of satisfaction for saving the environment.
- Whenever I change to a fresh one, I’ll rinse off my soiled pad under running water until water runs clear.
- Then I’ll leave it to soak to remove stain.
- Toss into machine and just wash it as how I do my undies together with the laundry.
Healthier living for our new generation
Wearing cloth is so much healtier too. Now I know how my boys feel wearing cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers. Realising the benefits of cloth, I will surely put my girl on cloth too, in future so that she could have a healtier, comfortable growing up journey in her life.
August 1, 2009
1…2…3….*taking a deep deep breathe*…phiew….
Finally I get the Mama Patch Modern Cloth Pad launched after planning and working on it for many many months ago. You will not believe how relieve I feel to get things done especially when my learning-to-walk boys are sticking to me like super glue recently.
Mama Patch Modern Pads comes with assorted colors of flannel with matching printed wings / plain color wings. Made from layers of colorful flannel with a layer of breathable waterproof backing, these pads comes in 4 sizes.
Night Pads
These 11″ contour pads are generously sized with a 5″ at the back to prevent leakage at night. Layers of flannels are embroidered altogether for a better absorbancy at the top. Choose from our matching cute printed wings (or if you like it plain) with pair of matching colorful snaps on the wings for a better secure.
Regular Pads
More colors available for our regular pads. Just choose from our matching cute printed wings (also available in plain) with pair of matching colorful snaps on the wings for a better secure. To enjoy greater saving, use it together with our soakers so that you do not have to change pads that regularly.
Liners/Soakers
Since most disposable liners come without wings, I suppose they actually works great just without wings. Wings only comes handy to prevent movement (hmm….cloth pad hardly moves if we wear our undies securely), and falling INTO the loo (as it happened once to me!)
So in the end, I came up with 2 designs available so liners without wings that they can also be used as soakers for regular pads for better saving.
To see more pics and details here at www.mamapatch.com
August 1, 2009
