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A manual wall-mounted dispenser that releases one menstrual pad at a time.
Built ForEcobana
Period care access, one pad at a time.
PillarsHealth
The Problem
A period can start during a school day, clinic visit or time spent in a shared community space with no product within reach. Access can depend on asking someone, leaving the premises or waiting until later.
What We Built
We built PadFlo, a manual wall-mounted dispenser that stores menstrual products and releases one pad at a time through a side-turn knob and collection tray, without requiring electricity.
Key Features
Manual dispensing mechanism
Operates mechanically, without requiring electricity.
Wall-mounted format
Designed to be installed in shared spaces where products need to remain accessible.
Single-pad release
Turning the side knob releases one pad into the collection tray.
Use Cases
Schools
Designed for school environments where students may need access to menstrual products during the day.
Clinics
Can serve as a product distribution point in health and care settings.
Community spaces
Suitable for shared facilities where menstrual products need to be stored and accessed from one central point.
Product Snapshot
Product typeWall-mounted dispenser
OperationManual side-turn knob
Power requirementNo electricity required
Dispensing methodSingle-pad release into collection tray
From Sketch to Use
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