We'd add more organic choices in a heartbeat if we could. The long and the short of it is that there just aren't that many organic fabrics available to us or to you. There are even fewer organic fabrics suitable for cloth pads in any type of pattern or color. There's an abundance of plain, undyed organic fabrics, but not much else. Organic fabric production is gaining momentum but is still very much in its infancy. Whenever we find new, exciting options, we snap them up.

If you're wavering between a darling conventional cloth pad and pretty, yet plainer organic pad, here are a few things to keep in mind: Yes, organic everything is ideal. However, it's much more essential to have an organic disposable vs. a conventional disposable – especially tampons. Conventional disposables contain traces of the chemicals used in bleaching and processing of the wood pulp.

When you step into the world of cloth pads, the issues change somewhat. Unless you also wear organic underwear, a conventional cloth pad isn't exposing you to anything more dangerous than your underwear already are. And though the fabric isn't organic, you're still being gentler on your body and the earth. Cloth pads, both organic and non, reduce an incredible amount of waste. So even if you typically buy organic disposables, any cloth pad is better for the environment.