IITD incubated Sanfe to launch reusable sanitary pads of Banana fibres on Aug 20

Sanfe claims the product is unique for women as it less costly and environment friendly.

Sanfe, a StartUp incubated at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD) has planned is going to launch first of its kind reusable sanitary pads that are made up of banana fibres and reusable. The product has been developed by the researchers at IIT Delhi.

"With this launch of the Reusable Sanitary Pads – First of its kind made with composite banana fibres - Sanfe endeavours to address the problems created by disposable sanitary pads for women health and environment both," said an official involved with the launch. Sanfe, guided by the professors of IIT Delhi is run primarily by the alumni of the institute.

The company plans to launch the product in the market in packets having two pieces costing about Rs 199 per packet. "Though the price of individual packet seems costlier if you compare it with the use and throw kind of sanitary pads, the annual cost of Sanfe reusable sanitary pad will be very low," added the official. He further explained, "these reusable sanitary pads are washable and harmless as they are made up of natural fibres of a banana plant. There is no use of any artificial fibre,".