Minivivi

16/11/2025

Our little badges (that fasten your colour catcher to your washing instructions card) are made with recycled materials and tiny fabric scraps. Nothing wasted!

12/11/2025

A couple of custom orders that have gone out today. 🙂

[image description - two photos of Minivivi pads, some very small and some long but thin, all in bright prints]

07/11/2025

Fabric info #1 - The difference between synthetic fibres and natural fibres....

Synthetic fibres are made using plastics - anything with 'polyester' in the name means it has plastic content. Synthetic fibres like polyester, nylon, lycra etc hold fluid BETWEEN the fibres rather than taking fluid into the fibre itself. Natural fibres like cotton, h**p and bamboo (although more on bamboo to come) absorb fluid INTO the fibres as well as between them, which is why they hold more. Certain fabrics are advertised as, "Holds more than 20x it's weight!" but have you actually weighed it? It's extremely lightweight!! Most fabrics have a GSM which is their 'grams per square meter' and if you look at that bit of information, you'll be able to easily work out whether your piece of cotton will hold more than your piece of microfiber (if they're the same size, the cotton would have to be super thin for the microfiber to beat it!)

We use natural fibres wherever possible, not only because they're more ethical (we all know microplastics have now been found in our bones and brain tissue) but because they hold so much more and absorb much faster. Have you tried mopping up fluid with microfiber? It just tends to push the fluid around. Cotton will suck it right up and lock it in. Synthetic fibres are great for drying fast because the fluid easily squishes out and spins out. Great for a sports top, but not great for an incontinence pad or nappy!

We do use polyester fleece for our backing and wings though, because it is fluid resistant and any fluid that does get into fleece tends to wick along, spread out and evaporate really quickly (which is why it feels dry against the skin and makes a good liner for slips/nappies) Our polyester microfleece is extremely thin and is impregnated with charcoal derived from bamboo scraps which absorbs odours. Ideal for incontinence pads.

(Image description - white microfiber cloth)

06/11/2025

Boostable kids incontinence un**es by Cheeky Wipes. Is 'boostable' a word?! It is now! 😅

06/11/2025

Over 18s in the UK - survey!

By completing our 10-minute survey, you’ll help us highlight ongoing challenges and continue pushing for real improvements across the IBD community.

Click here: https://ow.ly/ULMP50Xmvu7

Please note this survey is for over 18s that live in the UK.



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The text reads, “Are you living with Crohn’s or Colitis? Your voice matters!
Help us make a difference by sharing your experiences in our 10-minute annual Top Ten survey.”

05/11/2025

CALLING ALL 11 - 18 YEAR OLDS WITH A BOWEL OR BLADDER CONDITION (or if you're a parent/carer please share this with your child). Share your views to help researchers working on new treatments for constipation.

ERIC is working with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust on a project called MAGIC 3, that aims to improve the treatment of constipation, but we need your help.

They're looking for young people to attend an online involvement session on the 6th November, 6pm - 7.30pm so they can share their research and get your views on how best to communicate with people your age.

In the session you'll learn about their health research and play a vital role in shaping how they share health information.

You'll also receive a £30 high street voucher as a thank you for taking part.

Register your interest: https://forms.office.com/e/6qaseYUReh

🗣Please share with any young people who might be interested.

05/11/2025

Have you had issues at work because of your bladder or bowel related problems?

United Airlines is facing a major disability discrimination lawsuit after firing a longtime flight attendant battling Crohn’s disease.

Despite years of managing her condition and taking leave for flare-ups, she was terminated in 2022 after accumulating attendance points when her doctor missed paperwork deadlines for her medical leave.

Now, a federal judge has allowed her case to proceed to trial, raising critical questions about whether "dependability" is truly an essential function of a flight attendant's job and if the airline failed to provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

This case could have significant implications for employees with chronic illnesses seeking fair treatment at work.

05/11/2025

Kudos to Dietmar for putting himself out there. Incontinence is hard enough to deal with without the stigma and jokes. Cloth is much more breathable and has excellent containment. The Comfort Haven fitted and wrap can hold 2 litres pretty easily with the additional insert which is great for uninterrupted nights.

05/11/2025

Question - would people be genuinely interested in little facts about fabric types and their properties? Like, why I chose what I do, and the benefits and drawbacks etc? I'm not brave enough to do videos but I could do some fabric info posts if Y'all are geeky like me. 😂

27/10/2025

One of the most beautiful orders I've done in a long time!!

Image description - 15 bright and colourful Minivivi pads arranged in a circle.

22/10/2025

20/10/2025

Super colourful, super absorbent, but super thin!