Origin Story
Down the memory lane
Lilahpads are over 8 years old! It all started about 9 years ago with a pair of scissors and my husband's favourite flannel shirt..
Read on to find out more :)
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What did you think when you heard about cloth pads for the very first time? I was excited as I wanted to become less wasteful but a menstrual cup just didn't do it for me. I always preferred sanitary pads and so I started searching for reusable cloth pads. I knew what I wanted but I just couldn't find it anywhere. I wanted amazing quality, organic materials, waterproof, pretty to look at and white. I like being able to see the colour of my period as it can reveal a lot about your overall health. Since every pad I could find had something I didn't like I designed my own (my husband's favourite flannel shirt was destroyed in this process and for that I am very sorry!). Once I was happy with the shapes and sizes of each Lilahpad I bought the best quality fabrics and made my very own set. My friends and family were my first 'customers' and then the word spread out and the rest is history :)
GET TO KNOW ME
Hello! I am Simona and I make Lilahpads by hand in a little coastal village in Scotland. I study Homeopathy, Iridology and Foundations of Natural Medicine. I specialise in women's health and always talk to my clients about the importance of natural period products. Lilahpads were made with your health in mind and I will always look for ways to support women's wellbeing through the products you find on here. If you like to know more about me, feel free to follow me on my Instagram @simona.homeopathy
Simona McKinnon
Owner and maker
