Organic Cotton Pads
Organic cotton pads, engineered without compromise.
Lady Fern organic cotton pads pair a GOTS-certified cotton topsheet with a plant-based absorbent core and a biodegradable backsheet — premium period care that's gentle on skin and free of plastic.
- GOTS-certified organic cotton topsheet
- Plant cellulose superabsorbent core
- Biodegradable bio-film backsheet
- Fragrance-free, chlorine-free, plastic-free
What makes a pad truly organic?
Most "natural" sanitary pads still wrap a plastic core in a thin cotton cover. A truly organic cotton pad is built from the molecule up with renewable, certified materials — every layer, not just the surface.
Certified, not just labeled
Our cotton is GOTS-certified — grown without synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or chlorine bleaching, and traceable from field to finished pad.
Plant-based absorbency
The superabsorbent core is derived from renewable plant cellulose — no SAP gels, no petrochemicals — and locks in liquid at 8x its weight.
Backsheet that breathes
A micro-porous bio-film keeps liquid in and lets air through, eliminating the trapped heat and irritation typical of plastic backsheets.
Why switch to organic cotton pads?
No plastic against your skin
Conventional pads are up to 90% plastic. Organic cotton is breathable, hypoallergenic, and skin-safe.
Lower irritation and rash
Free from fragrance, dyes, chlorine bleach, and synthetic adhesives — the most common irritants.
Better for the planet
A single conventional pad takes ~500 years to break down. Lady Fern returns to soil — see the lifecycle on our Earth page.
Same protection, fully natural
Plant cellulose absorbency matches synthetic SAP, with no compromise on leak control.
How Lady Fern organic cotton pads are made
- 01
GOTS-certified cotton harvest
Grown on regenerative farms without synthetic pesticides or GMOs.
- 02
Chlorine-free processing
Cotton is cleaned and softened with hydrogen peroxide instead of chlorine bleach.
- 03
Plant cellulose core construction
A high-capacity absorbent core is layered from renewable wood pulp cellulose.
- 04
Bio-film backsheet bonding
A breathable biodegradable film is fused to the core with a compostable adhesive.
- 05
Independent lab testing
Every batch is tested for absorbency, skin safety, and biodegradability.
Organic cotton pads — FAQs
What are organic cotton pads?+
Organic cotton pads are sanitary pads with a topsheet made from certified organic cotton — grown without synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or chlorine bleaching — instead of the plastic top layer used in conventional pads.
Are Lady Fern organic cotton pads biodegradable?+
Yes. Every layer is designed to break down naturally — GOTS cotton topsheet, plant cellulose core, and bio-film backsheet — leaving no microplastics behind.
Do organic cotton pads absorb as much as regular pads?+
Yes. Our plant cellulose core locks in liquid at 8x its weight, matching the absorbency of conventional plastic pads.
Are they safe for sensitive skin?+
Yes. The cotton topsheet is hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested, fragrance-free, dye-free, and chlorine-free.
Where can I buy organic cotton pads?+
You can shop Lady Fern organic cotton pads directly from our product page in single packs or value bundles, with shipping across India.
Make the switch to organic cotton.
Try Lady Fern organic cotton pads — premium care for your body and the planet. Free shipping on bundles.
Learn more about the science behind our materials, our environmental impact, or the story of Lady Fern.