The pads are soft, super absorbent and made of cotton, hence, they allow your breasts to breathe keeping you comfy all day long. use breast pads to get the leak protection you need and to make sure you are never caught off guard. the pads are soft, super absorbent and made of cotton, hence, they allow your breasts to breathe keeping you comfy all day long placed into a regular or a nursing bra, breast pads can absorb breast milk from leaking breasts to help prevent embarrassment, and protect your clothing from stains.