Aldi's new own-brand £2.66 period pants could save you £100s a year

Aldi shoppers could save themselves hundreds of pounds a year by opting for its new own-brand period pants. Shoppers will be able to get their hands on them from March 21.

However, like with any Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone. The supermarket will be selling a pair for £2.66 each, or a pack of three for £7.99.

The reusable period pants combine four layers of absorbent material "to ensure wearers feel comfortable and secure all day". The first layer is formed with "antimicrobial technology", which provides odour control and stops bacteria growth. The second absorbent layer provides "a secure dry-locking feeling".

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The third is a leakproof and breathable layer "to protect clothes", while Aldi says the fourth is a "comfortable outer layer". The pants will be able to be worn and washed, and then worn again.

Aldi’s latest launch comes in a choice of two styles, full briefs or mini briefs, each available in sizes 8-10, 12-14 and 16-18. An Aldi spokesperson added: "Perfect for those looking to make a sustainable change, these reusable period pants not only help reduce plastic waste, but also help save customers money."

At just £7.99, Aldi’s period pants are among the cheapest on the market - costing £2.01 (20%) less than Primark and £8.01 (50%) less than M&S. And, with the average spend per month on single use period products being £11, buying just two packs of Aldi’s reusable option can save shoppers £116.02 annually.