Help Make A difference

We Need New Undies!

3 pairs of womens cotton briefs hanging on a washing line outdoors
An assortment of women's cotton briefs in pastel colors

New Cotton Briefs

Our reusable sanitary pads are designed to provide sustainable menstrual care, but they can't be used without underwear. Unfortunately, in some countries, underwear is a luxury, making managing periods with dignity nearly impossible. We're collecting new, cotton briefs in any style apart from thongs or very lacey styles, in women's sizes small and medium, and girls' sizes 12, 14, and 16. Your generous donation will help restore dignity and provide essential underwear to ensure our pads are usable.

Underwear is an essential part of every kit we provide.

If you regularly sew with The Pad Project, we welcome any amounts of new underwear you'd like to include with your completed pad kits. Please remember to add a packing slip detailing the quantities of both pad kits and underwear so our distribution partners can maintain accurate records.

Alternatively, you can conveniently send new underwear directly from online retailers like Amazon or Walmart to Too Little Children or one of our distribution partners.

For current mailing addresses please contact caroline@toolittlechildren.org

To make a financial contribution specifically for the purchase of underwear, please click the link below or visit Amazon or Walmart.

Underwear may be mailed to our Undies HQ at any time!

The Pad Project, 7042 Hollyberry Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018

Thank You!

2 piles of new fabric in a rainbow of colors

Donate Sewing Supplies

Our volunteers need specific types of fabric, like PUL, to sew pads. Enable sewing groups to continue working by donating the materials we need the most.

  • This is a waterproof laminate material that we use for XXXX. Hobby Lobby often has PUL fabric on sale. Wazoodle.com also has a good selection of PUL (2 mm).

  • A soft and absorbent fabric for the pad's top layer. Please pre-wash any new flannel.

  • Polyester fleece, also known as polar fleece (for example Joann Fabric Blizzard-type fleece) is ideal. Avoid faux fur, minky, or Sherpa fabrics.

    We prioritize thicker fleece because it’s more absorbent, but we accept all thicknesses.

  • Please do not use topstitching thread .

Need More Information?

Get in touch & we'll connect you with the fastest and easiest way to get your items to our sewing groups.