PERIOD UNDERWEAR
Lukuma does not use PFAS and our products do not contain PFAs. PFAS stands for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and include (PFOS and PFOA). These manufactured chemicals are fluorinated compounds and used in a variety of products including stain resistant upholstery, non-stick cookware, paints, cosmetics, food packaging and more.
Lukuma does not design products that require the functionality of PFAs or any dangerous chemicals. According to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, our fabrics meet the human-ecological requirements. OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. (https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our- standards /oeko - tex -standard-100)
When choosing Lukuma underwear, we strongly recommend ordering your normal size. You can find our recommendations for every style in the details. In some styles you might have to size up or down.
There is no other plant used in clothing that is as well-suited and gentle on Planet Earth. The future is bright thanks to super-sustainable bamboo. Bamboo is 40% more absorbent than even the finest organic cotton. This means that it brilliantly wicks moisture away from the skin and is extremely comfortable
Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Put them in the washing machine at 30 degrees. DONT use bleach or fabric softener. You can Hand wash to preserve elasticity. Hang them in a non Humid Enviroment. No ironing please.
Every flow is different! You can wear period-absorbing lingerie for as long as your flow will allow. You can tell your lingerie is full if you start feeling wet. Maximum 24 hours.
You will need 7-9 Lukuma underwear per cycle. Don't forget that it always depends on your flow, the absorbency that you choose and the length of your period.
If you feel more safe of course you can! But our Lukuma lingerie can be a total replacement for disposable products.
Lukuma underwear lasts about 2 years if washed properly. You can find instructions in the details of each product.
Our underwear are made from 95% cotton, so they have a natural odour-resistant properties. Our main fabric used is bamboo fiber, which has a natural antibacterial effect. So it is natural and safe for the human body. As long as they are cared for correctly, your Lukuma will minimise odour.
As with all blood, there may be a metallic smell you notice when you go to the toilet but no different to a disposable pad or other period protection. They start to smell if you have worn them too long or not changed them frequently enough for your flow.
MENSTRUAL PADS
Lukuma does not use PFAS and our products do not contain PFAs. PFAS stands for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and include (PFOS and PFOA). These manufactured chemicals are fluorinated compounds and used in a variety of products including stain resistant upholstery, non-stick cookware, paints, cosmetics, food packaging and more.
Lukuma does not design products that require the functionality of PFAs or any dangerous chemicals. According to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, our fabrics meet the human-ecological requirements. OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. (https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/oeko-tex-standard-10)
Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Put it in the washing machine at 30 degrees. DONT use bleach or fabric softener. You can also wash them by hand. Hang it in a non-humid environment. Please do not iron them.
Every flow is different! You can wear period absorbent pads for as long as your flow allows. You can tell your pad is full if you start to feel wet. Maximum 24 hours.
Our menstrual pads are made from 95% cotton , so they have a natural odour-resistant properties. They are natural and safe for the human body. As long as they are cared for correctly, your Lukuma lingerie will minimise odour.
As with all blood, there may be a metallic smell you notice when you go to the toilet but no different to a disposable pad or other period protection. They start to smell if you have worn them too long or not changed them frequently enough for your flow.
PERIOD SWIMWEAR
Lukuma does not use PFAS and our products do not contain PFAs. PFAS stands for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and include (PFOS and PFOA). These manufactured chemicals are fluorinated compounds and used in a variety of products including stain resistant upholstery, non-stick cookware, paints, cosmetics, food packaging and more.
Lukuma does not design products that require the functionality of PFAs or any dangerous chemicals. According to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, our fabrics meet the human-ecological requirements. OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. (https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our- standards /
oeko - tex - standard -100)
As long as your flow allows. Pairing it with a period cup on a heavy flow day will allow you to wear them for even longer.
For hygiene reasons and to avoid leaks: Make sure to change as soon as possible after you finish swimming.
Yes! Period swimwear will absorb period blood. They can also absorb sweat or light incontinence. So if you suffer from urinary incontinence, this is a great product to give you some freedom and confidence.
There is a layer in the period swimwear that absorbs your period when you’re in the water. When you bleed, the layer will absorb your period blood. The leak-proof layer of the gusset is water resistant and keeps the blood inside, so you don’t have to worry about leaking.
Rinse with cold water. Put them together with the rest of your clothes in a delicate washing cycle at 30 degrees. DO NOT use bleach or fabric softener. You can also hand wash them to maintain elasticity. Spread them in a non-moist environment. Do not iron them.
Yes they work! You just might need to change it faster. If you're on heavy flow days, you can use them as extra leakage protection in conjunction with a menstrual cup.
Yes of course! Our swimwear is designed to be used alone or as extra protection if needed. Our swimwear absorbs the equivalent flow of 1-2 normal tampons.
No! Our swimwear does NOT have a bulky absorbent layer and no one will be able to tell the difference.
MENSTRUAL CUP
Our menstrual cups are made from 100% medical grade silicone, with no additives or chemicals. They do not contain bleaches, perfumes or other irritating or allergenic substances. They carry CE certification, which means that they have been tested and meet European standards for safety, health and environmental protection.
Every flow is different! You can wear it for as long as your flow allows. The maximum time of use – 12 hours.
Small: For women who have not given birth vaginally.
Large: For women who have given birth vaginally.
Some people like to wear a cloth pad or period underwear as extra protection while they learn to use the menstrual cup. But when the cup is fitted correctly, you won't have any leaks, so you can wear it completely on its own.
The menstrual cup fits comfortably inside your vagina and stays in place by forming a seal between the outside of the cup and the vaginal walls. If fitted correctly, you won't feel it.
Store the menstrual cup in a cotton bag. Keep it away from sunlight and excessive heat.
Yes, you can use the menstrual cup even if you have never put anything in your vagina or used tampons. We encourage you to take your time, take your time and listen to your body.
Small: 30ml
Large: 40ml
PERIOD UNDERWEAR
Lukuma does not use PFAS and our products do not contain PFAs. PFAS stands for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and include (PFOS and PFOA). These manufactured chemicals are fluorinated compounds and used in a variety of products including stain resistant upholstery, non-stick cookware, paints, cosmetics, food packaging and more.
Lukuma does not design products that require the functionality of PFAs or any dangerous chemicals. According to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, our fabrics meet the human-ecological requirements. OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. (https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our- standards /oeko - tex -standard-100)
When choosing Lukuma underwear, we strongly recommend ordering your normal size. You can find our recommendations for every style in the details. In some styles you might have to size up or down.
There is no other plant used in clothing that is as well-suited and gentle on Planet Earth. The future is bright thanks to super-sustainable bamboo. Bamboo is 40% more absorbent than even the finest organic cotton. This means that it brilliantly wicks moisture away from the skin and is extremely comfortable
Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Put them in the washing machine at 30 degrees. DONT use bleach or fabric softener. You can Hand wash to preserve elasticity. Hang them in a non Humid Enviroment. No ironing please.
Every flow is different! You can wear period-absorbing lingerie for as long as your flow will allow. You can tell your lingerie is full if you start feeling wet. Maximum 24 hours.
You will need 7-9 Lukuma underwear per cycle. Don't forget that it always depends on your flow, the absorbency that you choose and the length of your period.
If you feel more safe of course you can! But our Lukuma lingerie can be a total replacement for disposable products.
Lukuma underwear lasts about 2 years if washed properly. You can find instructions in the details of each product.
Our underwear are made from 95% cotton, so they have a natural odour-resistant properties. Our main fabric used is bamboo fiber, which has a natural antibacterial effect. So it is natural and safe for the human body. As long as they are cared for correctly, your Lukuma will minimise odour.
As with all blood, there may be a metallic smell you notice when you go to the toilet but no different to a disposable pad or other period protection. They start to smell if you have worn them too long or not changed them frequently enough for your flow.
MENSTRUAL PADS
Lukuma does not use PFAS and our products do not contain PFAs. PFAS stands for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and include (PFOS and PFOA). These manufactured chemicals are fluorinated compounds and used in a variety of products including stain resistant upholstery, non-stick cookware, paints, cosmetics, food packaging and more.
Lukuma does not design products that require the functionality of PFAs or any dangerous chemicals. According to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, our fabrics meet the human-ecological requirements. OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. (https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/oeko-tex-standard-10)
Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Put it in the washing machine at 30 degrees. DONT use bleach or fabric softener. You can also wash them by hand. Hang it in a non-humid environment. Please do not iron them.
Every flow is different! You can wear period absorbent pads for as long as your flow allows. You can tell your pad is full if you start to feel wet. Maximum 24 hours.
Our menstrual pads are made from 95% cotton , so they have a natural odour-resistant properties. They are natural and safe for the human body. As long as they are cared for correctly, your Lukuma lingerie will minimise odour.
As with all blood, there may be a metallic smell you notice when you go to the toilet but no different to a disposable pad or other period protection. They start to smell if you have worn them too long or not changed them frequently enough for your flow.
PERIOD SWIMWEAR
Lukuma does not use PFAS and our products do not contain PFAs. PFAS stands for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and include (PFOS and PFOA). These manufactured chemicals are fluorinated compounds and used in a variety of products including stain resistant upholstery, non-stick cookware, paints, cosmetics, food packaging and more.
Lukuma does not design products that require the functionality of PFAs or any dangerous chemicals. According to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, our fabrics meet the human-ecological requirements. OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. (https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our- standards /
oeko - tex - standard -100)
As long as your flow allows. Pairing it with a period cup on a heavy flow day will allow you to wear them for even longer.
For hygiene reasons and to avoid leaks: Make sure to change as soon as possible after you finish swimming.
Yes! Period swimwear will absorb period blood. They can also absorb sweat or light incontinence. So if you suffer from urinary incontinence, this is a great product to give you some freedom and confidence.
There is a layer in the period swimwear that absorbs your period when you’re in the water. When you bleed, the layer will absorb your period blood. The leak-proof layer of the gusset is water resistant and keeps the blood inside, so you don’t have to worry about leaking.
Rinse with cold water. Put them together with the rest of your clothes in a delicate washing cycle at 30 degrees. DO NOT use bleach or fabric softener. You can also hand wash them to maintain elasticity. Spread them in a non-moist environment. Do not iron them.
Yes they work! You just might need to change it faster. If you're on heavy flow days, you can use them as extra leakage protection in conjunction with a menstrual cup.
Yes of course! Our swimwear is designed to be used alone or as extra protection if needed. Our swimwear absorbs the equivalent flow of 1-2 normal tampons.
No! Our swimwear does NOT have a bulky absorbent layer and no one will be able to tell the difference.
MENSTRUAL CUP
Our menstrual cups are made from 100% medical grade silicone, with no additives or chemicals. They do not contain bleaches, perfumes or other irritating or allergenic substances. They carry CE certification, which means that they have been tested and meet European standards for safety, health and environmental protection.
Every flow is different! You can wear it for as long as your flow allows. The maximum time of use – 12 hours.
Small: For women who have not given birth vaginally.
Large: For women who have given birth vaginally.
Some people like to wear a cloth pad or period underwear as extra protection while they learn to use the menstrual cup. But when the cup is fitted correctly, you won't have any leaks, so you can wear it completely on its own.
The menstrual cup fits comfortably inside your vagina and stays in place by forming a seal between the outside of the cup and the vaginal walls. If fitted correctly, you won't feel it.
Store the menstrual cup in a cotton bag. Keep it away from sunlight and excessive heat.
Yes, you can use the menstrual cup even if you have never put anything in your vagina or used tampons. We encourage you to take your time, take your time and listen to your body.
Small: 30ml
Large: 40ml