Plastic Cardboard Tampon Applicator

Cardboard applicators have been designed for.

Plastic cardboard tampon applicator.

Susie hewson a veteran of the feminine hygiene industry and founder of the plastic applicator free tampon manufacturer natracare believes the switch from cardboard to plastic had more to do with. Patent for tampons from 1929 included a design for a telescoping cardboard applicator tube. The two main categories of tampon applicators are cardboard applicators and plastic applicators. Tampax tampons have an absorbent core and a protective skirt for additional back up protection while their cardboard applicator features an anti slip grip for easy insertion.

Cardboard is the most eco friendly applicator a tampon can have. Some companies have introduced plant based applicators but these behave like plastic and do not biodegrade. The first recorded u s. But this is a minor adjustment.

Our applicator is entirely recyclable or compostable. There may be variations in size color and shape within these categories but they all function similarly. Watch our video to learn the first step opening the wrapper. Cardboard naturally has a more rigid feel to plastic so you need to be prepared for this difference.

If you want more detailed instruction on. They simply come without that applicator. Non applicator tampons are exactly the same product. Want to know how to insert a tampon with applicator.

Now if you re new to cardboard applicators it s useful to be aware that they do not glide like a plastic applicator. Others suggested stainless steel or even glass. The grace green essential collection was developed as a direct response to health and environmental concerns about plastic levels and concerns around dioxin pollution caused. Tampax regular tampons with cardboard applicator are for light to medium flow days during your period.

The difference is in the detail. The construction for both types of applicator is essentially the same consisting of a larger tube holding the tampon itself with a smaller tube behind it to force the tampon out when pushed. The cardboard tampon applicator is one of the first applicators to be invented and is an applicator that is made out of cardboard that helps you insert your tampon. The only difference is that as the name suggests the tampon comes without cardboard or plastic applicator to insert it into your vagina.

At blume we offer cardboard applicators that are rounded for easier insertion and are 100 biodegradable non threatening to your body and the planet. Making the switch to a cardboard applicator.