Moodies and what the brand makes

Short answer: Moodies makes period underwear with built in absorbent layers. It is a specialised category rather than a broad underwear range, where construction matters more than cut.

Period underwear

The range focuses on briefs with built in absorbency in several layers. It is a technical category where construction matters more than cut. From the outside they look like ordinary briefs, but inside there is a zone built to absorb and hold liquid through the day. See Moodies.

How they work

One layer moves liquid away from the skin, one absorbs it and an outer layer prevents leaks. The order matters. The inner layer should feel dry, the middle one should hold the liquid and the outer one should keep it in. That is why the layer next to the skin is most sensitive to wrong washing. See period underwear.

Capacity

Styles have different capacities. Choose by your own days rather than an average. Capacity is often given as a number of tampons, which makes styles easier to compare. Many end up with a few different styles, one for light days and one for days when more is needed.

Getting started

Try the briefs for the first time on a day when you are at home or close to a toilet. That way you learn how long they last for you without it becoming a problem. After a few cycles most people know which styles suit which days and when it is time to change.

Sizes

The brand has its own size guide, and it is worth using. Period underwear needs to fit snugly so the absorbent zone sits in the right place and does not shift when you move. If it sits too loosely, leaks can occur at the edges. See size guide Moodies women.

For the rest of the drawer

Period underwear is a small part of the underwear drawer. For the rest of the month most people wear ordinary briefs, and it makes sense to choose them in a fabric that feels pleasant against the skin. Bamboo viscose is soft and moves moisture, which many appreciate every day. See bamboo underwear for women.

Washing is different

Rinse in cold water first, then wash at 40 degrees without fabric softener. Softener leaves a film on the layer that should move liquid away, and then the briefs no longer work as intended. Warm water for the first rinse can set stains. See washing and care.

Drying

Hang the briefs to dry rather than using a tumble dryer. The absorbent zone is thicker than the rest of the fabric and takes longer to dry fully. High heat can also damage the layers. Plan to have enough pairs so some can dry while you wear others.

How many pairs you need

It depends on how often you wash and how many days your period lasts. Many have enough for two or three days, so there are always clean pairs ready while the others are washed and dried. Start with a few pairs and buy more once you know which styles suit you.