# Eco-Conscious Period Underwear Thinx' Period Panties are Made Available in a Bold Blue Colorway By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinx-period-panties References: [shethinx](https://www.shethinx.com/collections/ocean) The new collection of [Thinx](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinx)' period panties boasts a striking blue colorway that is meant to call attention to ecological consciousness and ocean pollution. The special edition is launched for Earth Day and it boasts a number of silhouettes, including the hi-waist, the cotton brief, the hiphugger, the cotton bikini, and the sport. By estimation, "nearly eight billion tons of plastic [...] enter our oceans each year." This is an inclusive number which features the many [disposable pads and tampons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-tampons) that are not manufactured with an ecologically keen eye. Thus, Thinx' period panties seek to create a social shift in the traditional menstruation routine of women by offering stylish, comfortable and absorbing underwear that are designed to handle the flow on heavy and medium days. While the later can absorb up to one and a half tampons' worth, the former can serve the function of two regular tampons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Menstrual Products:** Innovative menstrual products that are designed to reduce waste and promote sustainability in women's health. - **Period Panties:** Underwear designed specifically for use during menstruation that offer comfort, style, and protection. - **Ocean Conservation Awareness:** Increasing awareness and promoting action towards reducing ocean pollution and its negative impact on the environment. ### Where This Applies - **Feminine Hygiene:** Opportunities for the feminine hygiene industry to innovate and offer more eco-friendly, sustainable, and comfortable options for menstruating individuals. - **Fashion:** Opportunities for the fashion industry to incorporate sustainable and eco-conscious materials into their products and raise awareness about ocean conservation. - **Environmentalism:** Opportunities for organizations and individuals in the environmentalism industry to promote awareness and action towards reducing ocean pollution, including through sustainable menstrual products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leakproof Period Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinx.md) - [Body-Safe Menstrual Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimina.md) - [Humorous Period Care Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/period-underwear-1.md) - [Teen Menstrual Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awwa-period-care.md) - [Breakthrough Menstruation Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-one-period-underwear.md) - [Biodegradable Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear.md) - [Teen-Focused Period Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof.md) - [Menstrual Product-Celebrating Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-by-kotex-maximalism-jeans.md) - [Inclusive Period Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomboyx.md)