Our Mission
We envision a world where everyone can choose safe products they can trust. Where caring for ourselves never comes at the expense of caring for the planet. Where access to the essentials that uphold dignity is universal and equitable. Where education inspires confidence and encourages open conversations. Where thoughtful design helps make periods feel as natural as they are.
Fighting Period Poverty
Period poverty is a critical issue, and addressing it is a central part of our mission. At Iris + Arlo, we work to advance menstrual equity by supporting initiatives that increase access to safe, sustainable menstrual products and education; so that every cycle can be experienced with dignity, health, and equality.
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200K+ Products Donated
Since receiving our very first production run, we have donated 200K+ menstrual products to various organizations working to fight period poverty. Through these partnerships, we support diverse communities in several Canadian provinces—young people, women in vulnerable situations, Indigenous peoples, and many others.
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Environmental Impact
Conventional pads are estimated to be 90% plastic, which, along with their wrappers, wings and adhesives each add some 2 g of non-biodegradable plastic - or the equivalent of four plastic bags - to the environment with each use. Considering that each menstruator will use and discard approximately 12,000 pads and tampons in their lifetime, the environmental impact is massive. [2]
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Because You Should Know What You Put In Your Body
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The vagina is one of the most absorbent areas of the body. Yet many people are still unaware of how menstrual products can impact their health. That’s why we make it a priority to raise awareness, share reliable information, and promote healthier, more transparent options.
Our GOTS-certified line of products
100% GOTS-certified organic cotton.
Clean, ethical, verified.
Ensures ethical and sustainable cotton production. Offers complete transparency in the manufacturing process.
Allows consumers to make informed choices aligned with their values.
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Information and education around menstrual health guide every decision we make and are at the core of all our pillars.
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We believe change starts with knowledge: understanding the body, breaking taboos, and sharing reliable resources are essential to creating inclusive and responsible environments.
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Educational Platform
Contact us!In 2026, we will launch an educational platform bringing together experts from all areas of menstrual health. It will offer reliable, accessible content for everyone, aiming to break taboos, raise awareness, educate, and provide resources for schools, communities, and workplaces. Interested in collaborating?
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Workshops + Talks
Book a sessionYou want to make your workplace more inclusive? We offer workshops and talks on a variety of menstrual health topics. Content can be adapted for schools, organizations, and community groups.
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Corporate Program
Build your programWhen we roll out our corporate program with an organization, we provide a comprehensive educational library to help the human resources teams implement the solution internally and foster open dialogue with their employees.
We believe that design has real power to create impact: it can normalize, reassure, and open up dialogue.
A well-designed product — visible and embraced — helps destigmatize menstruation in both educational and professional settings.
Our design allows us to partner with events in health, sports, culture, and many other sectors to raise collective awareness that menstrual products should be available at all times — just like toilet paper.
Thank you to our impact partner Desjardins, who has been with us since the beginning.
