Our Mission
Fight incontinence sustainably with innovative, eco-friendly solutions
Octipa, a brand revolutionising the incontinence market
At Octipa, we've decided to dare to raise our voices around this often downplayed and sometimes taboo issue, through innovative, healthy solutions that restore self-confidence. As the #1 brand of reusable incontinence underwear in South Africa, we have a duty to raise awareness and educate people about healthy solutions to incontinence.
An alarming observation. What we're fighting
Urinary leakage makes no distinction between age or gender, affecting men and women alike. It has a significant impact on quality of life. Between the fear of other people's gaze and the lack of self-confidence, it's not easy to cope with incontinence, yet the conventional pads found in supermarkets or even pharmacies represent a substantial monthly cost, in addition to their colossal ecological impact, not to mention the fact that they are uncomfortable and extremely harmful to health...
The conventional incontinence market consists of :
- Harmful substances in direct contact with the skin (every day).
- Hundreds of thousands of rand spent on average over a lifetime per incontinent person.
- Up to 80% greater chance of suffering from deep depression.
- On average, 2.19 tonnes of waste are produced per incontinent person over the course of a lifetime.
This raises a crucial question: why do these large companies put their profits before the health and well-being of their own customers? We refuse to tolerate this.
Octipa, our innovative and committed response
Faced with this alarming reality, we had the audacity to create Octipa, a brand driven by the ambition to revolutionize incontinence-related solutions, but above all one that listens and is accessible. That's how we launched our first innovative products: incontinence underwear, accessible and reusable, with a design that resembles ordinary underwear. Our ultimate goal with Octipa is not only to significantly reduce dependence on harmful disposable protection, but also to get to the heart of the problem by offering solutions that help reduce urinary incontinence over the long term.
At Octipa, we're working to change the way incontinence is perceived and experienced. We aspire to erase the stigma associated with this condition, replacing the medical and often stigmatizing view with a more humane and respectful one. Our mission is clear: to give incontinent people back control of their lives, with confidence and without compromise.
Our commitments. The foundations of our fight.
Restoring self-confidence
At Octipa, we're redefining elegance in the world of incontinence. We firmly believe that everyone deserves to feel elegant and confident, whatever the circumstances. That's why we've created discreet, refined and dignified protections, designed to accompany women and men with the ultimate goal of restoring self-confidence.
Focus on physical and mental health
Faced with the current situation, we are driven by a strong desire to make the physical and mental health of our customers a priority. We have chosen to manufacture our products exclusively from OEKO TEX-certified textiles, guaranteeing risk-free use. By choosing Octipa, you not only make the choice to ban all chemical components from your protection, unlike conventional solutions, but you also take the additional step of reducing stress and thus the risk of depression.
Guaranteeing accessibility at a fair price
Where the big manufacturers put their margins first, we've deliberately reduced ours to offer you our underwear in batches. We know the financial impact incontinence can have, an unfair reality faced by many people. That's why we offer you not only reusable underwear, but also the possibility of obtaining 3, 6 or 9 sets at an affordable price. This obvious solution embodies our commitment to making accessible what is often costly over the course of an incontinent person's life.
Reducing the ecological footprint
At the foundation of Octipa, we were convinced of the need to act in favor of the environment. Choosing Octipa means opting for an environmentally-friendly solution and helping to reduce incontinence-related plastic waste. Together, we're making a positive impact on our planet.
Enhancing diversity
Because every body type, male or female, deserves to wear our products without exception, we strive to always offer small and extra-large sizes for our underwear, as well as expanding the men's collection in response to growing demand. It's a difficult gamble to take, as the costs of quality fabrics are not negligible, but we've decided to sacrifice our margins in favor of inclusivity.
Our impact. What we've achieved so far.
Since its creation, Octipa, leader in its market, has already transformed the lives of tens of thousands of women and men. With over 300,000 items of underwear sold, our community has saved tens of millions of euros and 7,300 tons of waste.
When you choose Octipa, you directly support our commitment and help make a significant difference in the fight against incontinence. Your purchase not only helps finance our development of sustainable solutions, but also initiates social actions to improve the lives of those in need.
Our vision. Our next steps.
There's still a long way to go, and we're only at the beginning of our ambitions. Aware of the many challenges we face in the incontinence market, we are doing our best to meet them, while remaining true to our commitments.
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Solutions for incontinence
We aim to make Octipa the brand that provides a real and lasting solution to urinary incontinence. We are actively engaged in research and innovation to develop effective ways to reduce bladder weakness naturally. Our main aim is to provide lasting solutions that don't just treat the symptoms, but tackle the root causes of incontinence.
Raising awareness and combating depression
Our aim is to broaden education about incontinence and its consequences by federating a truly committed community, ready to support us in our cause, through exchanges and kind advice to break the isolation.
Social commitment
We are working to support more associations in making our contribution in support of those affected by incontinence. Our aim is to build strong partnerships with these associations, strengthening their ability to provide essential resources and support to those in need.
Join our movement
Together, let's break down the barriers of stigma and isolation. Join us in our mission to restore confidence and dignity to people affected by incontinence. Share our vision, be agents of change, and make a real difference in the fight against incontinence. Join the Octipa community.