Always Cottony Soft pads Maxi Thick with wings offers you true softness, down to 0% stuffiness. Try it yourself, it has changed the mind of 93% of women who tried it. This pad is the first to be both soft (on center and wings) and breathable so you can give your skin the care and love it deserves. Always Cottony Soft Maxi Thick is rated as being softer to your skin than any other cottony brands.