Teen period care · Age 8–16
Your school is giving students free WUKA period pants, school packs and starter kits. This page tells you what they are, how they work, and how to look after them — no shopping, just the facts.
WUKA period pants look and feel like normal underwear, with absorbent layers built in. There's nothing to insert and nothing to throw away — you wear them, wash them and wear them again.
Wear them through school, PE, clubs and the journey home without worrying about leaks.
Each pair lasts up to two years and is tested to 54 washes, so one pair replaces hundreds of disposables.
Teen Stretch™ fabric flexes across three sizes, so they keep fitting as bodies grow.
No applicators, no inserting, no bin. Just wear, rinse, machine wash at 40°C and air dry.
The everyday pants
Our core school-day underwear. Designed for tweens and teens aged 8–16, with a narrower gusset made for younger, growing bodies. Seamless, breathable and invisible under uniform.
Seamless Midi Brief
The classic full-coverage brief. A bi-directional gusset expands with the body and uses CoolMax™ tech to wick moisture and lock in leaks. A complete replacement for pads and tampons.
Seamless Boxer Short
Extra coverage with a longer leg — a favourite for sport and active days, and for anyone who prefers a shorts-style fit. Soft, stretchy and invisible under PE kit and uniform.
Finding the right fit
Teen Stretch™ comes in two multi-size options that stretch to fit as students grow. Pick by age or hip measurement — a good fit is what keeps them leak-free.
| Size | Age | UK | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 1 | 8–12 yrs | 4–8 | 75–90 |
| Size 2 | 12–16 yrs | 8–12 | 90–105 |
Tie a belt or dressing-gown cord around the widest part of the hips, pinch or tape where it meets, then lay it flat against a 30cm ruler to read off the measurement. Always wash before the first wear to switch on full absorbency.
School packs
Each kit brings together the pants plus the practical extras that make a first period feel manageable: somewhere to store a worn pair, a way to freshen up, and a book to explain what's happening.
For periods
A complete first-period kit for school, home and on the go.
For swimming
So a period never means missing a swimming lesson, gala or holiday.
Period education
Sometimes the hardest part is the first conversation. These honest, age-appropriate reads cover periods, puberty, bodies and confidence — for students, and for the adults supporting them.
By Sophie Elkan. Funny, wise and reassuring — covers bodies, periods, friendships and staying safe online. A great all-rounder for ages 8+.
By Robyn Steward. Clear, sensory-aware and written with authentic autistic perspectives — accessible support for neurodivergent readers.
The Period & Puberty Edition, by Rebel Girls. Empowering and confidence-boosting — created by women, for girls navigating change.
The handy extras
Small things that make managing a period at school much easier.
Two zipped, waterproof, odour-protective pockets — one for a clean pair, one for a worn pair. Slips straight into a school bag for discreet changes.
pH-balanced, perfume-free and made with soft biodegradable fibres. A quick, gentle refresh for sensitive skin throughout the day.
Included with the swim kit — a chlorine-resistant cap to protect hair and a waterproof bag to carry swimwear before and after a swim.
Good to know
Split into two — the things schools and councils tend to ask, and the things students often want to know.
Yes. They're made from breathable, body-safe fabrics, free from harmful chemicals, and designed specifically for younger, growing bodies. WUKA is a certified B Corp and the products have been independently recognised through several health and wellbeing awards.
Each student has their own pairs — these aren't shared. A worn pair is stored in the waterproof, odour-protective changing bag until it can be washed at home. There's nothing to insert and nothing to dispose of on site, which keeps things simple for school facilities.
No special equipment needed. Rinse in cold water, machine wash at 40°C and air dry — avoid tumble drying and fabric softener. Washed and cared for this way, each pair lasts up to two years.
One reusable pair replaces hundreds of disposable products, so a small number of pairs covers a student for a long time. That removes the recurring cost that drives period poverty, and means no student has to miss school, PE or swimming because of their period.
Teen Stretch™ is multi-size by design — two options cover ages 8 to 16. Most students can be sized by age band or a quick hip measurement. The fabric stretches across three sizes, so exact precision isn't needed for a good, leak-free fit.
Yes. The range fits a wide span of ages and body shapes, the boxer style suits students who prefer more coverage, and the book selection includes an autism-friendly guide with sensory-aware, easy-read content.
They look and feel like normal underwear, but they've got special absorbent layers built into the gusset. They soak up your period and keep the surface feeling dry — no pad to stick in, nothing to insert, nothing to throw away.
No. They're seamless and slim, so there's no VPL and nothing showing under your uniform or PE kit. They just look like your other underwear.
Up to 12 hours on a lighter day — easily enough for a full school day. On a heavy day, change every 4–6 hours. Pop the worn pair in your changing bag and put on a fresh one.
Take a clean pair in one pocket of your changing bag. When you swap, the worn pair goes in the other (waterproof) pocket until you get home. Quick, discreet, sorted.
Yes. The swim shorts have a hidden absorbent layer that holds your flow, and the outer fabric is water-repellent so they don't swell up in the pool. So swimming lessons, galas and holidays are all fine.
Rinse in cold water first, then machine wash at 40°C and hang them up to dry. Don't tumble dry and skip the fabric softener — WUKA pants don't like it. That's honestly it.
WUKA — Wake Up Kick Ass. The UK's reusable period wear brand and certified B Corp.
