Leaks and periods can be unpredictable.
But the cost and trash they create? Sadly, very predictable. Spoiler alert: disposables eat up money and fill up landfills, while HyPs menstrual pads and Indiewear incontinence pads quietly save both. Let’s break it down.
💸 Dollars and Sense
Disposables: The average person spends $10–$20 a month on period or incontinence products. That’s $120–$240 a year, or $3,000–$6,000 over a couple of decades. All for products that get used once and tossed.
Reusables: A starter stash of HyPs or Indiewear pads costs roughly $100–$300 depending on your needs and can last more than 5 years with proper care. After that? Your cost per use is basically pocket change. Basically, compared to disposables, they pay for themselves after one year of use. And chances are you will be able to use them for 10 years - many of our Original release HyPs are still helping leaky humans today. Just like our cloth diapers, that have been tested and used for 10+ years across multiple siblings in a family - our cloth pads are built to last.
Reusable pads are a one-time investment that pays you back month after month—like the world’s least boring savings plan.
🌎 Trash Talk
Disposables: A single pad or liner can take 500+ years to decompose. One person might throw away 10,000+ pads or tampons in their lifetime.
Reusables: Wash, dry, repeat. One set of HyPs or Indiewear replaces hundreds (even thousands) of disposables, cutting your personal waste to almost zero.
That’s less plastic in the ocean, fewer late-night “oh no we’re out of pads” runs, and a planet that breathes a little easier.
Why It Matters
Switching to reusables isn’t just about saving money (though that’s pretty great). It’s about comfort, confidence, and knowing you’re making a choice that’s kinder to the earth and your wallet.
Reusable HyPs and Indiewear give you soft, reliable protection without the endless spending or mountain of trash.
Your body—and your budget—will thank you.