How to make reusable cloth menstrual pads

Close-up of brightly dyed bamboo fleece fabric folded with visible fuzzy texture, showing soft pastel and orange tones.

Can you use bamboo fleece as a topper for cloth pads?

Yes. Bamboo fleece is soft, absorbent, and works beautifully as a cloth pad topper, whether you use the fuzzy side or the smooth knit side facing up.

Corky is holding a yard of bamboo fleece up while standing in her living room.

How to prep bamboo fleece before sewing cloth pads

Bamboo fleece and bamboo terry fabric need to be pre-shrunk before sewing to prevent the final pad from becoming warped after washing. Wash and dry the fabric on hot three to five times, measuring shrinkage between cycles to know when it’s ready to sew.

Corky holding a cloth pad with the wings snapped behind the pad.

Versodile Sewing Patterns for Cloth Pads

Sewing patterns designed for getting a custom fit to suit your needs. Mix and match the ends to get the cloth pad length and shape you need.

The front and back texture of 400gsm bamboo fleece fabric from Nature’s Fabrics.

Best core fabric for sewing cloth pads?

The best absorbent fabric for sewing cloth pads depends on what your goal is. My favorite, for being thin and soft, is 400 gsm bamboo fleece.