AFRIpads Menstrual Kit

Market Suggested Retail Price

$15.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

NGOs and international relief agencies, as well as by direct consumer purchases. Partners include Save the Children, ADRA, Plan International, and others.

Manufacturing/Building Method

AFRIpads Menstrual Kits are produced at their manufacturing facility, located in a rural area in Southwestern Uganda.

Intellectural Property Type

Trademarked

User Provision Model

These products are distributed by NGOs and international relief agencies around the world, as well as by direct consumer purchases in Uganda.

Distributions to Date Status

Over 3.5 million AFRIpads Menstrual Kits distributed and counting.

Design Specifications

AFRIpads are made of fleece. The Deluxe Menstrual Kits include

• 3 maxi-pads, which have 20 ml absorption, 6-8 hours of use, and 2 hours drying time.
• 1 Super maxi-pad, which has 30 ml absorption, 8-10 hours of use, and 2 hours drying time
• 1 washable storage bag

Technical Support

AFRIpads have an instructional video to assist with care, and can be contacted here with questions.

Replacement Components

None

Lifecycle

12+ months

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

AFRIpads’ specified performance targets include absorption (20 ml and 30 ml for maxi and super maxi, respectively), 2-hour drying time, 12+ month lifecycle, cost-effective and eco-friendly.

Vetted Performance Status

Based on the double XConomy study, girls said the cloth pads they had been given were more reliable than customary methods, AFRIpad had sturdier design than Mwezi Pad, and there is a potential health and safety risk from poor hygiene resulting from lack of access to soap and clean water.

Safety

AFRIpad specifies that users should not use hot water, not use bleach or chemicals, not share pads, not use a hot iron, and make sure the pad is fully dry before wearing or storing.

Complementary Technical Systems

soap, water, underwear

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

AFRIpads uses Lunapad's design, which is FDA compliant

Other Information

None