Sanitree Lookbook for Partners

ABOUT US Sanitree is a social enterprise based in Edinburgh and Jaipur working to tackle period poverty and the stigma surrounding menstruation.

We train women from vulnerable backgrounds to sew and sell reusable menstrual pads at the Her Shakti Centre, a workshop and community centre in Jaipur.

OUR MISSION

To end period poverty and the stigma surrounding menstruation in a sustainable, collaborative and ethical way.

OUR VISION

Our vision is that menstruation becomes an experience that is empowering for people and kind to the planet.

T H E PA D The pad is made from: One layer of stain camouflaging black organic cotton.

Lead-free, stainless steel poppers so that the pad can be securely folded for easy, mess-free transportation.

Five layers of thin, ultra-absorbent brushed organic cotton.

One layer of waterproof and biodegradable polyurethane laminate (PUL).

We strive for sustainability in everything we do.

Each pad comes in a pouch made using offcuts from the textile industry. This means that every pouch is beautiful, unique and, most importantly, the packaging is completely plastic-free.

Pads are available individually or in full-cycle kits consisting of two medium pads and one large pad. Each pad comes complete with instructions on how to use and care for it. These are written in English and Hindi and can also be produced in other languages on request.

B E N E F I T S O F T H E PA D

COMFORT

Organic brushed cotton makes the pad extremely breathable, lightweight, flexible and thin.

HYGIENE

Hygienic to use and easy to look after, pad users just need to follow three simple steps: Rinse it, wash it, and dry it.

C O S T-E F F E C T I V E N E S S

Lasts up to two years, making it more cost-effective than single-use pads over its lifetime.

H E A LT H Y F O R T H E BODY & KIND TO THE ENVIRONMENT We don’t use the cocktail of harmful chemicals found in single-use pads.

Single-use pads contain the equivalent of four plastic bags and are a large contributor to landfill waste.

O U R S O C I A L I M PA C T

By purchasing Sanitree pads you are helping to support our wider outreach work.

The Her Shakti Centre is where our cloth pads are made; it doubles as a workspace and community centre for our beneficiaries and the wider community.

The women we employ come from various vulnerable backgrounds, many of them widows, single mothers and domestic abuse survivors who are able to support their family through this part-time flexible employment.

We give our beneficiaries a space to share skills and support each other.

We also offer skills-based training and personal development activities to engage the wider community such as self-defence classes and garmentmaking workshops.

The women we employ not only gain a source of income but also have the chance to learn new skills.

By using a ‘train a trainer’ model we set out to build the confidence of our beneficiaries and increase their employability and independence.

Putting beneficiaries in leadership positions also ensures our long term sustainability.

Sanitree has been at the forefront of tackling period poverty both in the UK and in Jaipur. We were coorganisers of the rally in support of the Bill to provide universal access to free period products in Scotland.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we crowdfunded to provide foodbank users in Edinburgh with 140 of our reusable pads and partnered with an NGO to distribute over 250 pads in Jaipur.

WORKING WITH US

Period poverty is one of the most pervasive issues around the globe, yet one of the least talked about.

Inadequate access to period products is the most common impediment to school attendance for girls worldwide.

In 2015 world leaders agreed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals to achieve a better, more sustainable future for all. If we are to reach these goals by 2030, action must be taken immediately. On a human level, we fundamentally believe that no one should have to suffer the shame and indignity of period poverty.

Sanitree's work falls under the following Sustainable Development Goals:

1 4 8 12

NO Poverty

Quality Education

Decent Work & Economic Growth

Responsible Consumption & Production

3

Good Health & Well-being

5

Gender Equality

10 17

Reduced Inequalities

Partnerships for the Goals

One of our guiding principles is collaboration. We see organisations that purchase our pads for distribution as partners rather than clients.

Since starting production in August 2019, we have reached over 1500 women and girls in India through our outreach work and pad sales.

However, we are always seeking ways to extend our social impact and help communities outside of Jaipur, having reached over 500 women and girls internationally.

We have worked with organisations, both large and small, across four continents and understand the potential need to adapt to local areas and customs.

If you think that our pads could be useful to your beneficiaries please get in touch, we are more than happy to answer any queries you may have.

PRICING FREE DISTRIBUTION PRICES

Medium 0-500 pads GBP 0.95 N O. O F PA D S

P R I C E P E R PA D (G B P )

T O TA L (G B P )

500

0.90

450.00

750

0.85

637.50

1,000

0.80

800.00

1,250

0.77

962.50

Large 0-500 pads GBP 1.05 N O. O F PA D S

P R I C E P E R PA D (G B P )

T O TA L (G B P )

500

1.00

500.00

750

0.95

712.50

1,000

0.90

900.00

1,250

0.85

1062.50

PRICING FULL CYCLE KITS (FCK)

Full Cycle Kit: Two Mediums and one Large 0-175 kits GBP 2.85 N O. O F PA D S

D I S C O U N T E D P R I C E F C K (G B P )

T O TA L (G B P )

525 (175 kits)

2.80

490.00

750 (250 kits)

2.75

687.50

1,050 (350 kits)

2.65

927.50

1,500 (500 kits)

2.55

1,275.00

Medium

Large

We are always looking for new partners!

Here are some of the ways that we have worked with other organisations: Distributing our reusable pads to vulnerable women during the COVID-19 pandemic Partnering with a school and NGO to send 1500 pads to 3 schools and a local NGO in Malawi Providing education and outreach sessions on menstrual health management to rural women in Goa

Please get in touch if you would like to know more about our pads and outreach work. Our team are more than happy to answer any queries. sanitree.scotland@gmail.com

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