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Woman wearing WUKA Basics™ Hipster period pants for heavy flow – full body front view showcasing a sleek and comfortable fit.

Basics™ Period PantsHipster

£14.99
5.0
≈30p per wear Pack price ÷ (pairs in pack × 50 wears)

Size Chart

 

ULTIMATE, PERFORM, LACE, RE-PURPOSE & BASICS PERIOD PANTS

SIZE
UK
EU
USA
XXS 4-6 30-32 0-1
XS 6-8 32-34 1-2
S 8-10 34-36 2-4 
M 10-12 38-40 6-8
L 12-14 42-44 10-12
XL 14-16 44-46 12-14
2XL 16-18 46-48 14-16
3XL 18-20 48-50 16-18
4XL 20-22 50-52 18-20
5XL 22-24 52-54 20-22
6XL 24-26 54-56 22-24

 

Styles: High Waist, Midi Brief, Bikini, Hipster

 

How to Measure Your Hip Size
Ultimate period underwear size chart showing how to measure chest, underbust, waist, hips, and leg opening for the perfect WUKA fit – get your size right first time for all-day leak-free comfort
WUKA TIP: No tape measure? 
You can measure yourself with a belt or dressing gown cord and a 30cm ruler! Tie the belt around your hips, place a piece of tape or pinch where it reaches, then lay flat and carefully use the ruler to measure the length.

Choose options

Medium
Heavy
Size
Pack Size
Cotton Comfort
Cotton Comfort
Leakproof & Breathable
Leakproof & Breathable
Mid Height Gusset
Mid Height Gusset
Reusable 2 Years
Reusable 2 Years

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

WUKA Basics™ Hipster Heavy Flow Pants look and feel just like your regular underwear, but with built-in period protection. With a hipster cut and high gusset for extra coverage, they’re soft, secure, and designed for comfort day and night.

HOW IT WORKS

Each pair absorbs 20ml+ of period blood or light leaks - about 4 tampons’ worth or 3 pads. Leak-proof layers lock in flow and odour while breathable organic cotton keeps you feeling fresh and comfortable for up to 12 hours of wear.

BEST FOR

Heavy flow days, overnight protection, or times when you want extra security. Perfect for school, work, travel, or relaxing at home with confidence.

GOOD TO KNOW

With GOTS-certified organic cotton outer and lining, grown without chemical pesticides, fertilisers, or GM seeds. Wash before first wear. Reusable for up to 2 years, saving over 200 disposables from landfill. Breathable, and designed for real life.

Shipping

UK orders usually arrive within 3–5 working days (Express options available), and international shipping is fully tracked from just £5 – £10 via Royal Mail. For our EU customers, we also collect VAT upfront to avoid any surprise fees on delivery.

If it’s your first pair, you’re protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee — try one on, and if it’s not the right fit, you can return or exchange within 40 days. All other items must be unworn and in their original packaging. Once we receive your return, refunds are processed within 10 working days.

See our Shipping Cost and Returns & Refund Policy.

Wash and Care

Rinse, Wash at 40°, air dry inside out. Tested to 54 washes.

Composition

Outer : 95% cotton. 5% elastane Middle: 95% cotton. 5% elastane 80% polyester,20% elastane Breathable TPU
Inner: 95% cotton. 5% elastane

FAQ: Basics™ Hipster

Hipster-cut period pants in soft cotton for heavy flow—breathable, secure and protective for up to 12 hours.

How much do the Basics™ Hipster Heavy pants hold?
Each pair absorbs 20ml+ (about 4 tampons or 3 pads), ideal for heavy flow days and light leaks.
Do they fully replace pads and tampons?
Yes—on heavy flow days they’re designed to replace pads and tampons. If your flow is very heavy, change sooner or choose an even higher-absorbency style.
What’s the fit like and are they comfortable for day and night?
A comfortable hipster cut with a high gusset for extra coverage, made from breathable organic cotton that feels soft and secure against the skin.
Can I wear them for up to 12 hours or overnight?
They provide up to 12 hours of protection. Suitable for daytime or overnight on heavy flow—change sooner if you start to feel wet, as everyone’s flow is different.
How do I wash and care for them?
Wash before first wear. After use, rinse in cold water until it runs clear, then machine wash at 40°C without fabric conditioner. Air dry only; do not tumble dry or soak for long periods.
How long will they last and how many pairs do I need?
With proper care they’re reusable for up to 2 years. Most people find 5–7 pairs work well for a full cycle; build your rotation with single, 3-pack or 5-pack options.
2024 Health & Wellbeing Awards Gold Winner Badge – recognising WUKA for excellence in health and sustainable period care
Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards 2024 Winner Badge – celebrating WUKA’s award-winning products for expecting and new mums
Our Stretch Super Heavy Period Pants take home the silver-award at the Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards 2025 for best menstrual care product
WUKA Perform Period Swimsuit wins best value cross-training kit at the Women's Running Awards 2023
Our High Waist Black Seamless Stretch – Super Heavy Flow period-proof underwear wins best period pants at the Beauty Shortlist Wellbeing Awards 2025
WUKA were finalists at the Pure Beauty Global Awards 2025
The WUKA Postpartum Stretch™ set has been voted Best Postpartum Wellness Product for 2025 by The Positive Birth company

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JULIA k.
Beautiful 😍

I wear these all the time on my period these are beautiful amazing especially on my heavy days. I can't thank wuka enough for making our lives easier .even as a tgirlie

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Anonymous
Great

Buy these for my step daughter she absolutely swears by them

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Sophie H.
Good and comfortable fit

Good and comfortable fit. Have not worn for period yet but gusset seems well padded

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Anonymous
These fit lovely

These fit lovely. This is my second pair and I will definitely be buying more! Love the product and website, thank you.

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Fatima M.
Perfection

I ordered my first pair just to give it a try as I wasn't sure how comfortable I would be transitioning from sanitary towels and tampons to this. The first time I wore it I instantly regretted the fact that I only ordered one pair. I have never been more comfortable during my periods. These period pants make the monthly periods more bearable.

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Niki B.
So far so good

Super comfy and no leaks overnight, really pleased with them so far

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T W.
Life changers

I am a fully converted period pant wearer, thanks to WUKA. Your products are comfortable, reassuring and help support the fight to protect our environment for future generations.

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Chloe
Life savers!

Literally life changing for me! I love my Wuka pants. I’ve only ever worn pads & would dread this time of year for heat, sweat and irritation. These Wuka pants arrived just in time for my period during a heatwave and I’ve never felt more free and comfortable during this time of month ever! Hand washing is very easy and discreet. Don’t worry about leaking either as they are very absorbent while maintaining a dry surface when wearing so they don’t feel like a wet pad either. I would 100% recommend these and am genuinely so glad I found them.

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Christine S.
Comfy and reliable

Completely what you need in a period pant.

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Georgie
Perfect for horse riding

My hobby is trail hunting which means being on a horse from 10am in white jodphurs until around 5/6pm when me and the horse are back home and they’re tucked into bed. There are no facilities during this time apart from the occasional tree to have a wee behind. I can always rely on the WUKA pants to protect me from leaks that might turn trail hunting back into a bloodsport. Jokes. I have very heavy days on day one and two and then it very much fizzles out. These pants are a saviour for those heavy days and mean I can crack on with my favourite hobbies. I’ve had the same pair for around three years now and they’ve been washed multiple times and still retain their absorbency. I have tried other well-known brands but the seams in the crotch aren’t the same absorbent material & I’ve found they leak.

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Emma R.
Great products

I already have a couple of the ultimate wuka range but ordered the medium & heavy in basics to try something less expensive. I was really pleased with the quality & coverage these provided.

I find all wuka products amazing & an absolute lifesaver with endo. They have saved my clothes, bed sheets & chairs being leaked on. Highly recommend

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B H.
Very good quality

I highly recommend this product. There's just one thing I would change to make it 5 stars and that would be to make the gusset at the front go all the way up. It says high gusset on the website but it actually only goes half way up the front and all the way up the back. It's extremely comfortable and nice cotton.

I am usually a size 12 and ordered a size large because I don't like tight elastic when I have my period and these fit perfectly!

Highly recommended! And I hope they raise the front gusset to match the website description and I will be buying a lot more!

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Claire K.
Why have I not tried these before

I love them and wish I had tried them before I can finally sleep and work without worrying about leaks

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Debbie G.
I'm not sure how they work but they do!

Ordered for 12 year old daughter, have used once so far and seem pretty good. Is going to take a while to completely trust them for the full school day, so far she has put a pad in until break and then used the pants for the rest of the school day but this still makes things much easier. She also says they are more comfortable than pads. The pants have washed well. We also tried another brand which my daughter found more comfortable but I dont think will last as many washes as the Wuka ones. Overall we are pleased and will likely buy some more.

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Rachel M.
Fab!

Comfortable and discreet

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RonnieB
Love Wuka, gave my daughter so much confidence

Daughter loves Wuka. They've given her more confidence. Buying a swim costume got her back into the pool. Wish they'd been around in my time. They wash up well. Been happily recommending this brand to all my friends with daughters

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Charlotte G.
Hipsters

Like the feel and capacity.
But I shouldn't have bought hipsters. They don't come up far at the back which is uncomfortable to me. Its a me problem rather than a fault of the product

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S.M.
The best!

Love my new Wuka period pants! Having previously bought Modibodis for use postpartum and discovered how much better they were than disposables, I thought I'd try another brand, and I don't think I'll be going back! They seem to absorb much better and don't get a weird smell - and also don't have silver in.

Please make some more absorbant ones with cotton though! I'm planning on another baby and may need to invest in some heavier duty ones soon 😂Unfortunately modal makes me itch 😭

Hello Sarah,
Thank you for sharing your experience with WUKA period pants! We're glad to hear they've been a great alternative for you. Your feedback about needing more absorbent options with cotton is valuable to us. We're constantly working on expanding our range, and we'll take your preference for cotton into account for future designs. If you have any other suggestions or concerns, please let us know.
Thank you ❤️

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Julie C.
Daughter likes them

My 12 year old daughter wears these. She has sensory needs and I was concerned about how she’d be when her periods started. But she’s doing ok. She actually likes how these knickers fit and wants to wear them all the time.
They’re far better than some cheaper high street ones. Medium flow do her most days but I’ve just got 3 heavy flow for her too.

Hello Julie,
We’re thrilled to learn that your daughter found comfort and satisfaction with the WUKA knickers, particularly considering her sensory needs.
If you ever need assistance or wish to provide more feedback, feel free to share.

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Amanda L.
WUKA Basics - Hipster

Great invention, Can't live without them!

Hello Amanda,
We're delighted to hear that you're loving our products! Thank you for your positive feedback. If you ever need assistance or have more to share, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Nita N.

I am very pleasantly surprised at how this exceeded my expectations.

It’s comfortable to wear and does really keep you dry. I used this on my heaviest days and it worked how it said it would. No leaks and no weird odour.
Also the re usable aspect of it is also nice as I am not generating lots of rubbish- so feels like a win win to me

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Simone M.
This brand never fails to be perfect

Myself and my 13 yr old both own at least 8 pairs of these each, plus the swimming pants. We both feel this brand is a life saver. I've always purchased moderate flow for us both, but thought I'd try these for my daughter as her periods seem particularly heavy at the start of her period and i thought it might give her peace of mind to go without a sanitary towel on those first few days. My daughter tells me her well being teacher at her high school is purchasing some of these products for the students to try out ... Wow, I'm so chuffed it, I feel it will definitely make a huge difference to a lot of fellow students and possibly absenteeism within the school.

I wish my generation had this option when I was young. I also love the recent advertising in the shower .. its important to break down the stigma some generations have towards them ... Periods are normal and are nothing to be ashamed of. Well done Wuka you're the best quality and price by far.

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A.B.
Excellent product

I have recently changed to period pants and these ones are my preferred style having tried a few. My flow is quite heavy and due to the high gusset these make me less worried about leakage.

I have just purchased several more pairs as I am preferring these to the others I purchased.

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Marie L.
Best period product of my life!

I was a bit sceptical of initially trying period pants as I was worried that they may leak through, or not be as good as they claimed to be. I was completely wrong! I work as a HGV driver and access to a clean toilet or a toilet at all is not always possible. So it was reassuring that period pants would last longer than a disposable product. Tampons irritate me and I find sanitary pads uncomfortable. These pants are amazing, I stayed completely dry for the whole of my shift at work, and surprisingly, when I did go to the toilet there wasn’t a lot of mess down there, they had absorbed it all. A million times more comfortable than pads, especially in bed, they don’t gather or ride up. They do take a while to dry naturally because they are so absorbent, I feel for me 6 pairs is the ideal amount due to this. I would not change back to disposable sanitary items now, and have recommended to others. Thank you for these wonderfully amazing period pants.

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L.P.
Grandaughter

Both 2 Pairs for my grandaughter school age Wow is all i can say that her confidence as hit an all time high in fact loves love loves them so much asked about purchasing more amazing thank you

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Claire K.
AMAZING

Where were you all my life?
I hesitated a lot before trying these but have been advised by a friend to buy this brand. No regret at all, I am finally free from pads!!! Very absorbent, comfy, easy to wash. Nothing negative to say about it.

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AS
Primary School Girls

Reading your reviews. Totally agree that your products should be promoted alongside pads and tampons in Primary school setting. I am a retired Learning Mentor (Primary School setting} I am ashamed to say that I had not heard of your product until saw TV comercial so immediately looked you up. Personally I am long past requiring your support with what looks like a great product and I would have loved to have pants avaiable for me all those moons ago. Girls as young as nine years old were not uncommon to have regular cycles in the school I was at and PANTS- WOW what a difference that would make for them. How much more confident would that make them feel and great for the environment. I am sold on your product. ALMOST wish I had the need to puchace.
PLEASE PUSH FOR MORE INFORMATION OF PANTS OPTION INTO PRIMARY SCHOOLS! as part of learning about our bodies
I still have connections through voluntary work at my local primary school and will definately use that opportunity to open the discussions there.

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C.D.
Incredible!!

I have been debating buying these for a while and finally made the jump, purchasing a few pairs. Oh wow! I cannot contain how amazing these truly are and am mad at myself for not finding them sooner. I am sure my friends are sick about hearing just how good these are! If in doubt, go ahead and buy these, they are life changing. I have always suffered with heavy periods (Going through 2-3 super tampons in 4 hours) but these handled it fine, no leaks, no worries, no scratchy pads or worrying about tampon changes. I'm also amazed that there is no smell from these pants, they really are MAGICAL!

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C.
Amazing and great for the enviroment!

I LOVEEE these. So comfy, highly absorbent and easy to clean. When I used to wear pads I would get terrible rashes and a not so pleasant smell with these both of those issues have gone. I don't have to fret about leaking or bulky looking underwear either. They clean up amazingly on a 30 degree wash. I also feel goof about the lack of waste. I used to feel so guilty using pads and tampons, knowing they would end up in a landfill.