I have tried three different kinds of period underwear as an alternative to pads with the hopes of being more environmentally friendly. I have never used tampons, because I have a tilted uterus and find tampons uncomfortable, so my opinion on the comfort of period underwear comes from previously only using pads. When comparing pads vs. period underwear, the period underwear wins, no matter the brand, they are all more comfortable than pads. Of the three brands I have tried, these Goat Union ones are my favorite. The other two brands I have tried are Unders and Bambody.
Below I'll rank the brands in order from best to worst in a few categories:
Fit: Goat Union, Bambody, Unders. The Unders ones are the only ones I don't like the fit of, as they roll down and dig into my c-section scar. Goat Union are a really high waist (over the belly button), and Bambody are a little below the belly button. I like the higher waist and the cut on the leg holes best on the Goat Union. For reference, I'm a US size 12 and ordered a Large.
Feel: Bambody, Goat Union, Unders. The Bambody are the softest and have the best stretch. All three stay about equally dry feeling on a heavy day.
Price: Bambody, Goat Union, Unders. You get three pairs of Bambody for the price of one Unders, and slightly more than the price of two Goat Union.
Absorption: Goat Union, then a tie between Bambody and Unders. All three can deal with a full night heavy flow for me, but the Goat Union have a much larger area with the absorbent layers. I love that the absorbing area goes all the way up high in the front and the back, rather than just in the lower gusset area like Bambody and Unders. Goat Union feel much less likely to leak overnight, though none of them have leaked on me yet.
Smell: Unders, Goat Union, Bambody. This is honestly a big one, especially if you don't work from home. On heavy days the Bambody will start to smell after about 2 hours, and Goat Union after about 4-5, while the Unders can go 6-8 without smell. And it's just impractical to change underwear every 2 hours if you are at work or school.
Aesthetic: Bambody, Goat Union, Unders. The Bambody are the best looking on my body, and they come in a few different colors which is nice, while Goat Union and Unders are only in black. The biggest thing that made Goat Union not rank first in this category though, was the weird mesh strip below the waist band. Not only does it just look kind of weird, but it also is like a weird peek-a-boo window for my stretch marks, and while I don't hate my stretch marks, I don't exactly like to highlight them either.
Although Bambody technically won in more categories than Goat Union, I LIKE the Goat Union better, their biggest draw is that huge absorbing channel that goes all the way up to the mesh line in the front and back, it makes them feel so much more secure than the other two brands, at least for me. The smell absorption is another big one, it's the place where Bambody really fails wearers, and while Goat Union isn't as good as the Unders in that category, they still do a pretty good job.
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Product Description
Periods are stressful enough without having to worry about stained clothes and sheets. Goat Union understands; that’s why we’ve developed our period underwear with YOU in mind. Our great fit protects from leaks and our high-quality material delivers comfort day and night.
Free-Bleeding – Truly Absorbent & Leakproof
The materials used in our period shorts have obtained certifications from SGS and the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, ensuring their quality and safety. Furthermore, our products have successfully passed two PFAS laboratory tests, reaffirming their compliance with stringent standards. Note: Certified by QIMA ( Hangzhou) Testing Co., Ltd in 2023 and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services ( Guangzhou) CO., LTD in 2023.
about us
Better-fitting and affordable period underwear made with safe, high-quality materials are what all menstruators need. Goat Union is a women-owned brand based in Atlanta, USA, trying to meet that need. We continuously work to create more inclusive period underwear with FitBetter technology. Your feedback and support help us improve and grow – we are all ears.
Don't be afraid to sleep on white bed sheets anymore. #FullCoverage
A front sleeper? ? Must try our full-coverage overnight period brief!! #leak-free sleep
Comfort is one of our design priorities – SUPER soft and comfortable. #weargoatunion
Soft waistband sits comfortably along with your body. #no_digging
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| Absorbency | Heavy | Heavy+ | Heavy | Light/Medium | Heavy | Heavy |
| Rise | High Waisted | Mid Waisted | High Waisted | Mid Waisted | High Waisted | High Waisted |
| Full Coverage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Partial | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lining Materials | Cotton | Organic Cotton | Organic Cotton | Organic Cotton | Cotton | Organic Cotton |
| Body Materials | Viscose made from Bamboo / Spandex | Viscose made from Bamboo / Spandex | Viscose made from Bamboo / Spandex | Organic Cotton Spandex | Viscose made from Bamboo / Spandex | Viscose made from Bamboo / Spandex |
| Color | Black | Black / Umber / Smoke Pine | Black / Sand | Rain Washed / Blush / Black | Black | Rain Washed / Blush |
| Size Range | XS to 6XL | 2XS to 4XL | M to 6XL | XS to 6XL | 2XS to 6XL | XS to 3XL |
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"Goat Union: Empowering Menstruators with Better-Fitting, Affordable, and Safe Period Underwear. Atlanta-Based and Female-Owned, we're dedicated to inclusivity and innovation through our FitBetter technology. Your feedback and support fuel our growth and commitment to improvement. We value your voice!"
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Trying three brands but this is a winner for natural fabric
Cute, cotton and high waisit but I don’t like the mesh. I will report back on absorption but I did buy a few pairs to compare: Yeswell is crinkly plastic, but the rayon is the smoothest plastic but it feels thin in the pad like cheesy. But the pads go up high on front and back. There was a review about this plastic setting off an airport security... which I will need them for.Ecoperiod has a thin stretchy material with nylon, and the lining pad is quiet but it doesn't cover as much in the back. So, not so good for on a road trip with lots of sitting.GOAT Union has the cleanest natural feeling fabric. It has the highest liner front to back, which is quiet to move but a little bit thicker than the others. I tried them on with black yoga pants and the material all over is thick enough you don't see the liner.
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Michelle L.Reviewed in Mexico on November 20, 2024
Increíble producto
Size: 4X-LargeColor: Black Heavy X1Verified Purchase - B.Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2023
Run Large
Size: 4X-LargeColor: Black Heavy X2Verified Purchase - VMan58Reviewed in Australia on May 29, 2023
Nice underpants
Size: 4X-LargeColor: Black Heavy X2Verified Purchase - chinasaReviewed in Canada on July 11, 2024
Great Period Underwear!
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AdrianaReviewed in Mexico on August 21, 2022
Absorbentes
Size: 3X-LargeColor: Black Heavy X1Verified Purchase
