Biodegradable Cardboard Applicator Certified by the Ethical and Environmental Institute (ICEA) Global Textile Standard - GOTS The average woman will use 12,000 tampons in her lifetime. What you put in your body matters. At Emerita, we've been improving the health and lives of women since 1978. All Emerita tampons are made from 100% Cotton, grown without pesticides and made without Chlorine/Dioxin. And every one of our tampons features a soft mesh Security Veil around its core. That Security Veil helps prevent fibers from shedding inside you. Security veil keeps fibers from shedding. Cotton cord is sewn securely into core. 100% cotton core is naturally fluffy and absorbent.