As absorbent as the leading brand. The same daytime protection but without the irritants or plastics. These pads have specially designed leakproof barriers to lock in blood and prevent leakage around the edges. Made with a 100% organic cotton topsheet and a cellulose absorbent core. Zero SAPs. Zero fragrances. Zero dyes. Zero petroleum plastics. These pads biodegrade in a year, even in landfill.