What You Need to Know Before Trying Disposable Travel Underwear
More and more friends around me are trying disposable travel underwear nowadays. Some use them as backup while traveling, others during their menstrual cycle. The general feedback is positive—they’re comfortable to wear. However, there are concerns: Are they really clean? Could they cause infections? Is it okay to rinse them before wearing?
Step One: Check the Sterilization
We’ve seen many similar products on various e-commerce sites, but the quality varies greatly. We consulted textile industry experts and found that, for both men and women, the key to clean and hygienic disposable travel underwear lies in the sterilization method.
Some products claim to be “high-temperature sterilized,” but this is not the same as being a “sterilized/sterile-grade product.” Ordinary sterilization methods can only kill regular bacteria, not bacterial spores. Once sealed in a packaging bag, new bacteria can grow, significantly increasing the risk of wearing disposable underwear.
More reliable sterilization methods include using ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization or electron beam sterilization. These sterilized/sterile-grade products usually indicate the sterilization method used on their packaging and product descriptions.
However, just talking about it isn’t enough. For us consumers, the focus should be on the effectiveness of the sterilization and whether the product meets all the necessary standards.
Step Two: Choose 100% Cotton
While blended fabrics are generally better for underwear, 100% cotton is the top choice for disposable underwear. Most disposable underwear is made using non-woven fabric technology. Many people often see this term on face towels and might assume that non-woven fabric is cotton. In reality, non-woven fabric ≠ cotton. Polyester is also a common non-woven fabric material, and many lower-quality products exploit this loophole. These products usually have poor moisture absorption and wicking properties, leading to a sweaty, sticky feeling around the buttocks after a short time.
This isn’t just about discomfort. We consulted gynecologists, who confirmed that prolonged exposure to a damp, stuffy environment can indeed lead to conditions like vaginitis.
Given all this information, it’s not practical to have everyone sift through countless products to find the right disposable underwear. We’ve done the hard work and spent real money to buy a batch of underwear.
If you are looking for a safe disposable underwear for traveling, please try those from PurCotton®， which meet both of the standards.
