Sanitary napkins, also called sanitary pads, are used to absorb menstrual flow and prevent clothing from being messed up by blood stains when a woman has a period. They have good water absorption and water retention. And
sanitary napkins with wings are to prevent side leakage.
The principle of pantyliners is similar to that of
sanitary napkins. Pantyliners are mainly used to absorb daily vaginal discharge and light menstrual flow to prevent clothing from being dirtied. The pantyliner has no wings. It is round on both sides and narrow in the middle.
Uses, sizes, thicknesses are the main differences between pantyliners and
sanitary napkins. Pantyliners are smaller and thicker than
sanitary napkins. And they are designed to mold to your underwear. Thus, they are quite comfortable. But pantyliners are less absorbent than
sanitary napkins so the former are suitable to absorb light vaginal discharge and menstrual flow, instead of being used during heavy flow days. Also, the pantyliner can be used to protect your panties from perspiration and unexpected menstrual flow. For the sanitary napkin, it is used during your period because it is thicker and more absorbent than the pantyliner.
There is no rule when it comes to using
sanitary napkins and pantyliners. You can select ones that make you most comfortable and confident. Generally,
sanitary napkins are meant to absorb the heavier flow of your period while the pantyliner is better to used when the heavy menstrual flow has subsided, making you feel fresh.
They are also different in structures. Pantyliners are generally composed of fabric, chips (optional), dust-free paper, back sheets, release paper and wrapper film. Ultra-thin
sanitary napkins usually consist of fabric, chips (optional), acquisition distribution layers (optional), dust-free paper, super absorbent polymer (SAP) paper, back sheets, release paper and wrapper film.
