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Shop Knix’s Most-Loved Period Underwear
The average person who menstruates will use up to 17,000 tampons or pads in their lifetime, according to Healthline. That’s a lot of plastic — and a lot of daily annoyances revolving around the period products’ bulkiness, discomfort, and, on your heaviest flow days, an occasional inability to perform the duties in their job description. But what if you could ditch pads and tampons altogether, swapping them out for the best period underwear that will have your back from gym sessions and afternoon naps to busy work days and long flights? As an apparel category, leakproof underwear has been embraced by labels like Skims, Thinx, and The Period Company, but by far the most loved leader in leakproof solutions is Knix: founded in 2013 by Joanna Griffiths out of Vancouver.
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As the #1 leakproof brand in North America, Knix equips all of its undergarments with unparalleled technology (think extra-long gussets for all-around security and peace of mind; absorbency levels that equate to 11 super tampons; leak-averse bonded seams; odor neutralization; and the patented Fresh Fix innovation, featuring a built-in absorbent liner and protective barrier layer). All these bells and whistles become even more impressive when you realize that Knix’s undies…. actually look chic. You can shop by style, from bikini to thong to boyshort, and have the option of going with completely no-show selections, which won’t leave lines under your leggings during hot yoga. Buttery-soft fabric is the name of the game here, and Knix’s top-rated period underwear resists any associations with granny panties by coming in a range of coveted prints (we’re partial to the spring-evoking, limited-edition Meadows and runway-approved White Polka Dot).
After a full day or night of wear, you can simply pop the babies in the wash to rejuvenate them (quickly rinse before for best results!), which further demonstrates just how sustainable of a switch Knix is from the Kotexes and Alwayses of the world.
Another bonus: You can pick your Knix underwear based on preferred absorbency, which spans from Essential (no absorbency) to Ultra (seven to 11 tampons’ worth, as mentioned before). Knix’s handy online quiz will help you identify the protection tier that’s right for your needs, whether you’re indeed looking to end your relationship with pads and tampons or want to deal with bladder leaks-slash-discharge in a more stylish, wearable way. So too is Knix the ultimate choose your own adventure when it comes to sizing: graciously offering all of its fan favorites in XS through XXXXL.
Once you’ve locked in your ideal fit and style, you’ll notice an immediate boost in confidence, complemented by clean sheets and the end of all leakage-related anxiety. Ready to completely overhaul your period routine? For a limited time only, WWD readers get 15 percent off their Knix purchases with the code AFLWWD15 at checkout, applicable sitewide. Because comfort with every move — cramps notwithstanding — should feel accessible. (You deserve nothing less, especially on weeks when Aunt Flo pays a visit.)
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Knix Leakproof UltraThin No-Show Bikini
Swathed in the fresh Meadows design, this fully invisible pair of undies boasts a bikini profile, a wide and comfy waistband, a mid-rise fit, and an absorbency capacity of 2.5 super tampons for your moderate flow days. Planning on breaking a sweat? Trust that its cotton gusset top layer will draw in salt and odors alike.
Price upon publish date of this article: $27
Knix Super Leakproof Dream Boxer
Think boxer underwear for women is too baggy to do much of anything in the leak-elimination department? Think again. This model is backed by an internal brief that snugly hugs your bod, and it’s great for using at night alongside your heating pad and coziest weighted blanket. If you’re prone to tossing and turning in the wee hours, rest assured (literally) that the Dream Boxer will stay put, remaining breathable all the while.
Price upon publish date of this article: $48
Knix Super Leakproof Dream Short
“I was doubtful at first, but I was so wrong!! They are so comfortable, and I feel like they offer loads of protection. I have purchased four more pairs since,” a Knix loyalist says in her review of the Super Leakproof Dream Short. You’ll soon see what all the hype is about for yourself, what with its no-chafe support, supreme coverage, targeted LeakSeal tech, and 5.5-super-tampon capacity. Four whole layers come together here to soak up, lock in, and refresh. What more could a gal wish for?
Price upon publish date of this article: $48
Knix Super Leakproof Cotton Bikini
Knix launched its cotton underwear line only last month, but it’s already turning out to be a hit — quite understandably. Exemplifying peak breathability, the cotton-and-spandex blend fuses softness with stretch and has even more liquid retentiveness than its Super Leakproof counterpart of the non-cotton variety. The bikini’s highlight? An all-new floating liner that will make sure not even a drop of blood escapes from its (gentle) clutches.
Price upon publish date of this article: $29
Knix SuperPlus Leakproof No-Show High Rise
Knix has sold over 18 million pairs of this particular silhouette, with happy customers sharing sentiments like the following: “I bought it thinking I’d use it as backup. I ended up wearing it alone. I haven’t used a tampon in years.” Not only does it look seamless and feel “barely there,” but the No-Show High Rise also specializes in priceless tummy-tucking, making it a godsend for the postpartum months and period bloating both.
Price upon publish date of this article: $39
Knix Light Leakproof No-Show French Cut
Only managing spotting as of late? Knix’s “Light” level might be all you need. “Absorbing about one regular tampon or pantyliner worth of liquid,” per the brand, the vintage-coded, leg-elongating Light Leakproof No-Show French Cut style is sold in three neutral colorways. Reviewers frequently call out its satiny sensation and utter lack of lines (you’ll start believing you’re going commando).
Price upon publish date of this article: $25
Knix Light Leakproof UltraThin No-Show Thong Shimmer 3-Pack
Everything is better in multiples, so don’t think twice about treating yourself to a Knix three-pack: in this case featuring its Light Leakproof UltraThin No-Show Thong in various shimmer-heavy shades. Though the thong doles out minimal bum coverage, it will have you covered during major weather events (read: the crimson tide).
Price upon publish date of this article: $60
Knix SuperPlus Leakproof No-Show Boybrief
More revealing than a boxer and more modest than a bikini, the boybrief strikes a sartorial balance in the world of panties. This one operates with a comfort-first ethos — taking advantage of Knix’s longest, most absorbent liner ever while waving goodbye to bulk.
Price upon publish date of this article: $39
Knix Super Leakproof Dream Boxer 2-Pack
What to wear when one set of period boxers is in the wash and you need protection urgently? Consider this the answer. You can choose the hue of each of the set’s two boxers, which arrive at your door with a complimentary wash bag for simplifying laundry day. (You’re already overwhelmed as is, and Knix gets it.)
Price upon publish date of this article: $80
Knix The Full Cycle Kit High Rise
To sample the entire portfolio of Knix’s latest and greatest, turn to The Full Cycle Kit. Included: one Light Leakproof No-Show High Rise pair, two Leakproof UltraThin No-Show High Rise pairs, one Super Leakproof No-Show High Rise pair, and one Super Leakproof Dream Short pair. The point is to don a different panty on each new day of your period, depending on how much is coming out of you. Genius.
Price upon publish date of this article: $140
Knix Leakproof PJ Set
Lastly, Knix’s Leakproof PJ Set is a match made in heaven for anyone currently scoping out gifts for a best friend, mom, wife, or girlfriend. Merging “splurge” with “necessity,” this set is composed of a modal rib tank, the Super Leakproof Dream Boxer, and three pairs of crew socks: made for those evenings when all you (or she) wants to do is devour a Ben & Jerry’s pint with “RHOBH” on.
Price upon publish date of this article: $93
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