Here’s a concise, categorized roundup of notable and genuinely Innovative Hygiene Products made in (or invented in) India — useful if you’re researching sustainable alternatives, femtech, or low‑cost public‑health solutions.

Menstrual / femtech

• Matri Pro — a compact TENS (electrical nerve stimulation) wearable for period-cramp relief developed by an Indian femtech startup. Practical, non‑drug pain relief. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Low‑cost pad‑making machine (Arunachalam Muruganantham / Jayaashree Industries) — an iconic grassroots invention that enabled local, low‑cost production of sanitary pads across rural India. Widely credited with improving access and local livelihoods. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Eco Femme — washable organic cloth pads manufactured in India (Auroville). A long‑standing social enterprise focused on reusable, plastic‑free menstrual products and menstrual education. (en.wikipedia.org)

Sustainable disposable alternatives

• Banana‑/agri‑fiber sanitary pads and other biodegradable pads — several Indian social enterprises and startups (inspired by grassroots innovations) are making sanitary pads from banana fibre, bamboo or other agri‑waste to reduce plastic waste and landfill burden. (See Arunachalam Muruganantham’s influence on low‑cost local manufacturing.) (en.wikipedia.org)

Reusable menstrual products (market & trends)

• Menstrual cups and reusable solutions are growing in India (both local distribution and imports). The Indian market for reusable menstrual products has expanded in recent years as awareness and availability rise. (grandviewresearch.com)

Hygiene tech & IoT concepts

• Smart/wearable menstrual aids and prototypes (e.g., IoT‑integrated menstrual garments and multifunctional devices) have been developed by Indian student teams and startups exploring heat, anti‑odor, leak protection and connected monitoring. These are more in the femtech / prototype stage but show the innovation direction. (Arxiv.org)

Other Indian hygiene innovations to watch

• Community‑manufactured hygiene products (local pad factories and microenterprises using low‑cost machines) that combine social impact, affordability and circularity. (en.wikipedia.org)

If you want, I can:

• Build a short list of specific Indian brands/startups for purchase or wholesale (menstrual cups, biodegradable pads, TENS devices, reusable pads).
• Find retailers or suppliers that ship to the U.S., with pricing and import/packaging notes.
• Produce a comparison (cost, sustainability, usability) for 3–5 specific products.

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