Infinity Pads with Flexfoam (36-Count)

Name: Infinity Pads with Flexfoam (36-Count)
Brand: Always

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Synthetic materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. No organic certification. PFAS detected in Always pads in independent testing. Always is the most popular pad brand in the US.

PFR Caution

32-count regular pads. Always is the most popular feminine pad brand in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional tampons and pads are made from conventionally grown cotton (one of the most pesticide-intensive crops) and synthetic materials. The vaginal mucosa is highly absorptive. PFAS, dioxins from chlorine bleaching, and pesticide residues in conventional feminine care products are absorbed directly into the bloodstream.

Synthetic Plastic Content

60%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Always pads have been found to contain PFAS in independent testing. The synthetic materials (polyethylene, polypropylene) are in direct contact with sensitive tissue. For a product used monthly for decades, the chemical exposure accumulates significantly.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Polyethylene, polypropylene synthetic materials

pfas

Source

PFAS detected in conventional pads

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption, cancer risk

Who Is Most At RiskMenstruating individuals using conventional pads

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.