Almost nothing new was taken from the Earth to make these pads.

Most of my flat cottons and backing materials are garage sale and thrift store finds and leftovers from quilters, crafters, diaper makers, and other pad makers. The terry comes from commercial kitchen towels. Flannels mostly come from ruined shirts and pajamas. The silks are from ties I bought at the thrift store. Hemp core materials are scraps gleaned from the cutting table of Texture Clothing.

The only new materials I use are thread and soft structure Tyvek, which is a hidden waterproofing material.

All fabrics except the silks are pre-washed with Seventh Generation Free and Clear. Sometimes I use baking soda, and I add vinegar to the rinse for extra softness and absorbency. The silks are washed in Nature's Gate Shampoo and tea tree oil.