I bet you didn't think of these ;)

It can be great to look at what you are throwing away (torn or ruined clothes, linens, towels, tablecloth, blankets, etc). You can use them for

1. Mops.

When there are not going to be rigging for cleaning around, you will want to have some of those 'rags' you wanted to throw away at hand.

Back then in Ukraine we washed everything with old clothes, towels, etc. There was no microfiber :)

2. Pads for women:

I also saw that there are washable pads on the internet, something called Lunapads http://lunapads.com/, but I never saw any here.

But just in case you will be stuck with nothing like that... You can just store some cloth and use it if you need it.

So - look for soft, thick, well-absorbing cloth, like flannel, fleece, etc

In times of need you will appreciate you stored some, they are meant to be used, then washed, dried and kept for the next time.

So 'calculate' how many in average you need per cycle and store more, maybe doubled quantity more just in case plus testing the cloth-pads in advance can be good.

You don't have to store the clothes as they are, you can cut and fold them according to the uses.

In Ukraine women also used cottonwool and something like cheesecloth, made of cotton, very soft, folded into a thick pad.

You can also saw something like washable diapers (see below).

3. Diapers:

Well, you know, you can't plan something like this, but just in case...

It's good to have some washable diapers. Maybe somebody else will need, you know.

And if you have no other choice you can use the fabric for the diapers.

Here are tips about sawing diapers. You can use them for washable pads too.

And also if you'll be in some more extreme situation, without sawing machine, then it doesn't have to be so 'sharp' and nice, you can just saw it very roughly, with rough stitches. But here you will get the idea of how it is done more or less.

http://maryeaudet.hubpages.com/hub/How_To_Make_Cloth_Diapers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe6ZaD3oxWw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh84LK19VNE

Well you can look also look for yourself for something that will feel right for you.

Btw, a box with some needles, threads and scissors in your survival kit can help (like if the buttons of your pants are gone), you have no pants :)

Okaay...