Nickeze was founded by Ellie Loftus, a Nurse with 14 years experience, a Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Health and an Athlete who has competed for Ireland, in World and European Championships. But most importantly, she is a mum to 2 girls.

Ellie searched the market to find period products that truly worked, that were super absorbent, that could be worn all day at school/work/ during sport but also having worked in Children Hospitals, wanted a period product that was inclusive of all girls and women, and most especially those with intellectual and physical disabilities.

But unfortunately, she couldn't find the quality she was looking for, and set about designing them herself, using all her knowledge & expertise as s Nurse to inform each design.

Ellie was also very concerned why so many girls were being lost to sport and one of the big barriers to participation are periods. Ellie was one of the first pioneers to introduce period swimwear and period sports shorts, changing everything for girls and women, so they didn't need to worry about period leaks.

Nickeze are OKEO-TEX certified which means that they are free from harmful substances.