Behind the Brand: Aisle

1) What is the name of your company:

Aisle

2) What does your company make:

Reusable menstrual products

3) Who are the founders:

Suzanne Siemens and Madeleine Shaw

4) When was your company founded:

1993

5) Why did you feel inspired to create your company:

Madeleine Shaw started making her own cloth pads and period underwear in response to repeated infections from tampons. In doing so, she had a transformative experience with her period and found a new and powerful sense of self-acceptance.

6) What do you love most about running your company:

We love that our business has positive social impact baked in; we consider everything from our carbon footprint to our giveback program is thoughtfully designed to make sure our business is good for everyone, not just our bottom line.

7) If you could have one person from history or fiction using Aisle products, who would it be:

Pippi Longstocking!

8) Where can we find you and your company online:

www.periodaisle.com