Kotex

Kotex offers a wide range of feminine care products to help women feel their best every day of the month.

About Kotex

Kotex offers a full range of feminine hygiene products to help women manage their periods with comfort and confidence. Its signature line of pads, pantiliners, and nighttime pads provides trusted protection during the day and overnight. Kotex aims to normalize periods and make menstrual care accessible to all through product innovation, education, and philanthropy.

Founded in 1920, Kotex was one of the first disposable sanitary napkin brands. It has continued to evolve with the times, leading the way in developing high absorbency and odor-control products to meet women’s needs. Kotex is dedicated to supporting healthy conversations around periods and empowering people who menstruate through open dialogue and increased access to period products.

With quality feminine care items for light, medium, and heavy flows, Kotex delivers comfort, security, and discretion period after period. Its pads feature soft cotton covers, LeakGard fast-acting cores, and odor neutralizing technologies. The brand also offers a range of pantiliners for extra freshness in between periods. For overnight protection, its maxi and super pads provide up to 12 hours of coverage, preventing leaks even on the heaviest nights.

Trusted by women worldwide, Kotex aims to build confidence and help everyone feel comfortable, protected, and empowered throughout their cycles. Its products, education, and social impact initiatives continue to pave the way for period progress.

Kotex Trendding Products

Clean & Secure™ Ultra Thin Pads, Heavy Absorbency

Tough on period leaks but gentle on skin, U by Kotex® Clean & Secure™ Heavy Absorbency Ultra Thin Pads feature a cottony, soft-touch cover for extra comfort. With an elevated CushionCore™, these pads fit close to your body, ensuring up to 100% leak-free protection for up to 10 hours. Hypoallergenic and free from harsh ingredients like fragrances, lotions, and natural rubber latex, these pads are designed for reliable and comfortable period protection.

Balance™ Daily Liners, Regular

Designed for lighter flow days or as backup protection, U by Kotex® Balance™ Daily Wrapped Liners are incredibly thin and flexible, allowing you to move through your day with ease. These liners absorb quickly for an all-day clean feel while helping to stop odor, keeping you fresh and confident. Dermatologist-tested and free from harsh ingredients like fragrances, pesticides, and natural rubber latex, these individually wrapped liners are perfect for on-the-go freshness.

Click® Compact Tampons, Super Plus

U by Kotex® Click® Compact Tampons offer the convenience of a compact design with the protection of a full-size tampon. With a simple “click,” these tampons expand to full-size to deliver up to 100% leak-free confidence and 360° protection that moves with you. Perfect for on-the-go lifestyles, they are small enough to fit stylishly in your pocket or purse while maintaining the same absorbency as regular tampons. OEKO-TEX® certified and unscented, they are free from harsh chemicals for worry-free use.

Clean & Secure™ Extra Heavy Overnight Maxi Pads with Wings

Sleep peacefully with U by Kotex® Clean & Secure™ Extra Heavy Overnight Maxi Pads with Wings, which provide up to 12 hours of leak-free protection. Featuring an 80% larger back*, these pads are designed for worry-free coverage in any sleeping position. Made with a soft-touch cover for comfort, they are hypoallergenic and free from fragrances, lotions, and natural rubber latex. Get the nighttime protection you need for a confident and comfortable sleep.
*Compared to Regular Absorbency Pads.

Balance™ Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, Extra Heavy Overnight

Get 360° protection with U by Kotex® Balance™ Ultra Thin Extra Heavy Overnight Pads with Wings. Designed with a 60% larger front and 80% larger back than regular absorbency pads, they provide up to 12 hours of Night Defense™ protection to help prevent leaks, no matter how you sleep. These pads flex with your body for a comfortable fit and are dermatologist-tested to be gentle on skin, free from fragrances, lotions, pesticides, and natural rubber latex.

Balance™ Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, Regular Absorbency

U by Kotex® Balance™ Ultra Thin Pads with Wings in Regular Absorbency are designed to provide long-lasting protection and comfort. With a raised center that absorbs 2x faster than the leading foam unscented pad, these ultra-thin pads lock away moisture and odor for up to 100% leak-free confidence. Contouring to your body’s curves, they prevent gaps and offer a secure, snug fit. Dermatologist-tested and free from fragrances, lotions, and harsh ingredients, these pads deliver reliable and gentle protection.

Why Choose Kotex

Innovative Designs

Kotex continually evolves their products to meet women's needs. They offer pads and liners in a wide range of sizes, absorbencies and styles, from ultra thin to maxi and maternity pads. The LeakGuardTM core quickly locks in fluids while the cotton cover keeps you feeling dry and comfortable.

Protection You Can Trust

Kotex pads, liners and nighttime products provide leakage protection you can rely on. Their pads can absorb up to 10x their weight and feature wings and channels to prevent side leaks. For overnight protection, their Super and Maxi pads have got you covered for up to 12 hours.

Odor Control

No one wants to deal with unpleasant period odors. Kotex incorporates odor neutralizing technologies into many of their pads and tampons to keep you feeling clean, fresh and confident all day long.

Comfort is Key

Kotex products are designed with comfort in mind. Their cotton covers are soft on skin while their U by Kotex® CleanWear® pads feature a smooth mesh layer to keep you feeling dry. The contoured shapes of their pads move with your body.

Education and Support

Kotex provides puberty education, period advice and support to help you understand your flow and feel prepared. Their articles, quizzes and videos cover everything from choosing products to managing cramps.

Commitment to Access

Kotex is dedicated to ending period poverty. They partner with organizations across North America to provide period products and education to those in need, because no one should have to miss school or work due to lack of access to menstrual supplies.

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Kotex offers a range of pads, pantiliners and tampons to meet different women's needs on their periods. Their product lines include ultra thin pads, maxi pads, maternity pads, light/regular/super tampons and more. They also have overnight pads for extra heavy flow and protection.

Kotex pads feature innovative designs and technologies like LeakGuardTM cores to rapidly absorb fluid, cotton-like covers to keep wearers dry and comfortable, and odor neutralizing properties to help eliminate odors. Their pads come in a variety of absorbencies for light to super heavy flow.

Kotex offers a handy quiz to help determine the best feminine care options based on your flow, preferences, and lifestyle. Their product comparison chart also allows you to see absorbency levels and features for pads, tampons and liners.

It's recommended to change your pad every 4-8 hours and your tampon every 4-8 hours. For lighter flows, you may be able to go longer between changes. Listen to your body and change products as soon as leaking occurs or you feel uncomfortable.

Yes, Kotex makes overnight pads designed to provide extra heavy absorbency and protection while you sleep. Their Super Maxi pads absorb up to 15x your flow and can last up to 12 hours. Liners can also be worn overnight for light protection.

Kotex pads, tampons and liners can be wrapped in toilet tissue or the pad wrapper itself and placed in the trash. Do not flush menstrual products down the toilet.

Yes, Kotex tampons are designed to be leak-free even during water activities like swimming. Make sure to change your tampon before and after swimming.

Some Kotex pads are fragrance-free while others contain a clean scent. Look for pads labeled "Unscented" if you want to avoid any fragrances. Their masks odors naturally without perfumes.

Yes, all Kotex feminine care products are hypoallergenic and free of materials that commonly cause irritation. They are clinically tested for safety and dermatologically approved.

Currently, Kotex does not offer organic or reusable pads and tampons. However, they are constantly innovating new products to meet customers' needs.