Cotton vs Modal: Which Period Panty Feels Better?

What Cotton Period Panties Feel Like

Mahina’s cotton period panty feels familiar in the best way. Cotton is naturally breathable, which helps heat and moisture escape instead of clinging to your skin. This makes it especially comforting in hot or humid weather, where long, busy days usually amount to you feeling damp or irritated. Everyday Hero was designed for people who want steady, grounded comfort through workdays, commutes, and slower evenings at home. Here are a few reasons why many menstruators opt for Cotton: 

1. Breathability keeps you comfortable
   Cotton allows steady airflow, which prevents that warm, stuffy feeling that builds up through the day, especially in sweaty or humid climates.
2. Gentle on sensitive skin
   A cotton period panty gives your skin the break it never gets with plastic-backed pads. No more cuts on the thigh, red patches, or that familiar burn after hours of wear. Soft and breathable cotton reduces friction and absorbs sweat, helping you stay comfortable and rash-free even on long, heavy days.
3. Feels familiar and reliable
   Many people choose cotton for their heaviest or longest days because the fabric feels like their regular underwear while still offering full protection. The absorbent technology inside stays consistent across Mahina’s styles, but the cotton outer fabric adds that everyday texture your body already trusts.

A cotton period panty gives you the comfort of daily underwear with the dependable performance of period protection. If you’re someone who values breathability, hates feeling stuffy, or deals with occasional skin sensitivity, cotton can make your cycle feel noticeably easier and more comfortable.

What Modal Period Panties Feel Like

If cotton is your everyday favourite, MicroModal is the soft, special piece you reach for when your skin needs extra kindness. Mahina’s Oh So Soft modal period panty feels silky, cool, and fluid on the body. The fabric drapes gently and moves with you, creating a barely-there feel that many menstruators love, especially if you dislike panty lines. It’s designed for days when you want comfort to feel effortless. Here's why many menstruators reach for Modal:

1. Soft, fluid, and gentle on sensitive skin
   MicroModal has a smooth, cool handfeel that sits lightly on the body. It’s ideal for days when bloating or sensitivity makes everything else feel too rough.
2. Lightweight without feeling sweaty
   Even though it’s softer than cotton, MicroModal is naturally breathable. You get all the comfort without trading it for dampness or excess heat.
3. Seamless and low-friction
   The fabric gently drapes your body, and Mahina’s seamless finish means soft edges that reduce rubbing at the leg openings. Many people prefer a modal period panty under office trousers, dresses, or sleepwear because it sits flatter and blends better under fitted clothes. And yes, it still holds the same leak-proof core as our cotton period panty.

A modal period panty feels like loungewear but provides period protection like no other. If you want something soft, weightless, and seamless for your more sensitive days, MicroModal offers a level of comfort that makes your period feel noticeably lighter.

How To Choose The Right Fabric For Your Cycle

The good news is that you do not have to pick one fabric for life. Many Mahina users mix both, treating each reusable period panty as part of a small toolkit for different days. Mahina’s Everyday Hero Period Panty is the cotton variant that many choose for very hot days, long hours of travel, or any time you know you will be sitting for hours. The structure and breathability support you when sweat and chafing are a concern. Mahina’s Oh So Soft Period Panty is the modal variant that works beautifully on days when your body feels extra sensitive or when you want that softer, smoother feel.

You can think of it this way. Reach for a cotton period panty when you want airy, steady, dependable comfort. Choose a modal period panty when you want softness, fluid movement and as little friction as possible. Both share the same absorbent gusset and are available in absorbency levels that tackle anything from light spotting to unmanageable PCOS flow. The fabric choice is really about how you want to feel in your own skin on any given day.

Your Comfort, Your Call

Choosing between cotton and modal isn’t about picking a “better” fabric. It’s about choosing what feels right for your body on any given day. Some days call for breathable, grounded cotton. Others feel easier with soft, fluid MicroModal that moves gently with you. With Mahina, both give you the same reliable leak-proof protection. The difference is simply the kind of comfort you want to carry through your cycle.