Aisle

What is Period Aisle  

Period Aisle is a Vancouver based Canadian company that’s been gaining grounds for its eco-friendly menstrual care products. Their reusable menstrual cups and cloth pads, cramp relief cream for ‘some days’ are some pioneering products in this fast growing industry.

Established in 1993, the brand was then known as ‘Lunapads’. It was rebranded as Aisle in 2020. Their washable pads and underwear are better than ever, nearly three decades down the line. Period Aisle’s range of reusable products are easy to wear, comfortable and fashionable. They are committed to empowering individuals with intelligent and informed choices about their menstrual health. 

From working to get patriarchy out of our periods to weighing their garbage and vetting their suppliers, Period Aisle also goes the extra mile to deliver reliable solutions to the eco-conscious. 

Period Aisle’s hero product: Menstrual Cups 

As of today, Aisle remains the #1 ranked period care B Corp in the world. But their hero product is the reusable menstrual cup. It is made from 100% medical grade silicone. Designed for providing up to 12 hours of leak free wear for light to heavy flow, it is a reusable alternative to traditional disposable menstrual products. This product is highly rated as a zero waste alternative to menstrual care products. The menstrual cup is sustainable, comfortable and effective in managing menstrual flow. 

The brand also uses an educational approach for first-time users by including detailed FAQs on the website, to help with rapid adoption of the product. 

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Fun facts about Period Aisle  

Some of the lesser known facts about the brand include: 

• Canadian Roots: Period Aisle is a Canadian company, proudly based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. They emphasize local manufacturing and sustainable practices. All of their products are designed as zero waste to maximize environment friendly practices and user comfort.
• Community focus: The brand is committed to supporting menstrual equity initiatives. They donate a portion of their profits to organizations that provide menstrual products to those in need.
• Award-winning: Period Aisle has been recognized for their innovation and commitment to sustainability. They've received  awards and accolades for their eco-friendly approach to menstrual care. Aisle won the Clean50 award recognizing Canada’s sustainability heroes in 2021. It also held its position as the #1 scoring B Corp among all period care companies through 2021. Earlier, Period Aisle was the first period care company to complete a Life cycle analysis. 2016-2019, it was honored as one of B Corp’s “ Best for the world”. In 2019, it achieved the 200 million disposables diverted milestone. As recent as 2023, Period aisle has achieved the highest B- Corp score ever.

Educational Initiatives: The brand is proactively involved in educating the community about menstrual health and sustainability through workshops, online resources, and partnerships with educational institutions. They have a planet positive menstrual toolkit in a free, open source format for everyone.