How to Choose Sanitary Pads: A Guide for Buyers and Importers

Updated: November 2025 · LIAO GROUP

Quick answer: choose pads by three criteria — ① absorbency that matches your day of the cycle, ② shape and length for your body and activity, ③ fragrance-free materials for sensitive skin. Keep two options: a light day pad and a longer overnight pad.

1. Match absorbency to your flow

Absorbency is labeled light, regular, super and overnight. Your flow varies across your cycle, so one pad does not fit every day. A practical strategy: regular for light-to-medium days, super for heavy days, overnight for sleep.

2. Shape and length

Pads come as thin daily liners, standard pads, contoured body-fit pads and long overnight styles. Length matters most at night and for backward-flow protection; contoured shapes conform to the body and reduce bunching. For active days, a pad with wings stays in place far better.

3. Materials and skin comfort

Most pads use a synthetic absorbent core. For sensitive skin, choose fragrance-free and dye-free options with a cotton top sheet — they are gentler and less likely to cause irritation.

4. Sensitive skin

If you have sensitive skin, choose fragrance-free and lotion-free lines. Regular changes and letting the skin breathe matter more than any brand.

5. Daytime vs. overnight pads

Keep two options: a light day pad (thin and invisible) and a long overnight pad with high absorbency and leak protection during sleep.

Advice for Importers

When choosing a supplier of sanitary pads, look at ISO certificates, in-house laboratories and OEM/ODM capability. LIAO GROUP produces pads and packaging under your brand — from sample to large batch.