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END PERIOD POVERTY: Materials Needed for Reusable Maxi Pads & Wet Bags

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Black sewing network is partnering with PASHI period. Project to supply wet bags, and in some cases, reusable pads for their initiative to end Period poverty. Here are the materials that are used for each.
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Reusable Pads

Products Needed to create reusable maxi pads
 
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This is the fabric used for the absorbency layer of reusable pads.
Zorb® Original Fabric (W-202)
 
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These are the snaps that are used for reusable pads. These snaps are applied to the wings and create the closure for the pads.
Kamtop 408 Sets T5 Plastic Snap Buttons Kit
 
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Fabrics can be used to create wet bags or for the top layer of the reasonable pads
Handcrafted African Fashion & Fabrics | Zesty Couture
 
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This is a fabric used for the waterproof layer of reusable pads.
ProSoft® Waterproof 2 mil ECO-PUL™ Fabric (W-273)

Wet Bags

Products Needed to create wet bags
 
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This kit provides enough fabric to create 10 wet bags. You can opt to purchase with or without zippers.
P.A.S.H.I. Initiative – Wet Bag Sewing Kits (Makes 10)
 
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Find beautiful African fabrics that can be used to make the nicest wet bags and reusable pads.
Handcrafted African Fashion & Fabrics | Zesty Couture
 
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This is a fabric that is used for the lining of the wet bags. What approve canvas provides not only a waterproof layer, but also great structure to the bags.
Waterproof 600D Canvas Fabric 58" Wide Yellow
 
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This is a free pad for creating wet bags for the PASHI Global project
PASHI Wet Bag Instructions & Pattern_Updated.pdf
 
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Premade zippers for the wet bags. 12 inch or 14 inches acceptable.
YAKA 60 Pack 14in Nylon Coil Zippers - 20 Colors
 
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If you’re comfortable with using zipper body Yard, this is a great option as you can cut the zipper to the length that you need. These are often used for zipper pouches, and wet bags.
42 Yards 14Pcs Nylon Zippers Assorted Colors
 
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This can be used for the handles of the wet bags.
TONIFUL 1in x 125yd 5 Colors Satin Ribbon
 
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This is a sturdier option for the handles of the wet bags. Get 1 inch webbing 2 inch would be too large.
PerkHomy 1mm Thin Webbing Straps 1"-2"