Behind the Scenes at La Suzy: Rethinking the Waterproof Bed Protector for Periods

Every product worth designing starts with a small frustration. For La Suzy, it appeared at night.

The familiar calculation before turning over, a towel laid down just in case, the quiet awareness that sleep might be interrupted by a leak or discomfort.

Waterproof bed protectors exist, but most were never made for periods. They were designed for hospitals, childcare, or incontinence. They work, but they rarely feel comfortable or discreet, and they do not reflect the reality of women’s experiences. La Suzy began by asking what a bed protector would look like if it were created specifically for nighttime period care.

Engineering Meets Personal Experience

La Suzy was founded by Pam, a chemical engineer, together with her husband Edward. As parents to a young daughter, they care deeply about comfort, reliability, and making sustainable choices. Pam’s technical background shaped the product from the start, but the real inspiration came from her own experience with heavy periods. The routine of adding layers of protection and sleeping lightly was all too familiar.

Most protectors on the market feel stiff, noisy, or hot. La Suzy approaches this differently. Every material was chosen to absorb efficiently while remaining comfortable. The waterproof layer is flexible and quiet, and the mat is built to endure repeated washing without losing effectiveness. The result is a product you only notice because it works.

Real Nights, Not Perfect Ones

Periods are unpredictable. Flow changes from month to month. Hormones shift. Life events like postpartum recovery or perimenopause can make cycles more challenging. La Suzy was designed with these realities in mind.

A period bed protector must absorb heavy flow while remaining comfortable and staying in place for restless sleepers. By focusing on reliability and practical comfort, it becomes part of a consistent bedtime routine instead of a backup plan for emergencies.

Reusable by Design

From the beginning, La Suzy was intended to be reusable. Edward’s experience as Chair of the Board of Trustees at CPRE influences the brand’s approach to sustainability. Disposable protectors or towels solve one problem but create another.

A reusable period bed protector reduces waste, eliminates repeated purchasing, and ensures a consistent solution over time. Long-term performance and durability are central, because a product that lasts also supports the environment.

Comfort and Peace of Mind

Nighttime period care is often discussed in purely functional terms. Sleep is both physical and psychological. A protector that rustles, traps heat, or feels clinical can create subtle stress. La Suzy recedes into the background, allowing the body and mind to relax.

This difference matters. When protection is reliable and seamless, stress is replaced with reassurance. Heavy nights become more manageable, and bedtime can feel calm again.

A Family-Led Mission

La Suzy is personal. Pam and Edward designed it for their family, and they also want it to serve everyone. Supporting initiatives that address period poverty is part of the mission, ensuring reliable products and education are available to all.

Innovation in this case is quiet. It works while you sleep, removing one source of anxiety. Over time, these small improvements add up and improve wellbeing month after month.

La Suzy began with frustration, evolved through engineering, and continues as a family-led effort to make nighttime period care thoughtful, sustainable, and reliable.