# Self-Disinfecting Period Underwear Reemi's Period Underwear is Made with the CottonX Smart Fiber By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-12-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reemi-period-underwear References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reemi/self-disinfecting-period-underwear) & [reemi.org](https://www.reemi.org/) Innovative, leak-proof period underwear designs are quickly becoming staples for people who menstruate and Reemi is introducing the next generation of products in this category with a self-disinfecting smart fiber. The brand chose CottonX as the basis for its period underwear, a fiber that fuses 100% natural cotton with copper oxide, meaning that it's not only incredibly gentle on skin but also useful for reducing the risk of infections. Notably, CottonX is created with materials that are [environmentally friendly and biodegradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natracare). The underwear design is capable of holding up to two regular tampons worth of blood and boasts a three-layer design. In between the innermost CottonX layer and the outer layer made with environmentally responsible Lenzing modal, there's a [leak-proof layer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomboyx) that provides lightweight and breathable protection. Image Credit: Reemi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Leak-proof Period Underwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced leak-proof technologies to enhance comfort and protection for people who menstruate. - **Self-disinfecting Smart Fiber:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of self-disinfecting materials in various textile applications to promote hygiene and reduce the risk of infections. - **Environmentally Friendly Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the development of sustainable and biodegradable materials for a wide range of consumer products, including period underwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Care Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions and technologies for personal care products that prioritize hygiene, comfort, and sustainability. - **Textile Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced materials and fabric technologies into the textile industry to meet evolving consumer demands for functionality and eco-friendliness. - **Feminine Hygiene Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink and improve traditional feminine hygiene products by introducing innovative materials, design features, and sustainable manufacturing techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body-Safe Menstrual Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimina.md) - [Leakproof Period Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinx.md) - [Teen Menstrual Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awwa-period-care.md) - [Biodegradable Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear.md) - [Teen-Focused Period Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof.md) - [Breakthrough Menstruation Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-one-period-underwear.md) - [Connected Menstruation Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-menstrual-cup.md) - [Valentine's-Inspired Period Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modibodi.md) - [Leakproof Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimwear-collections.md)