Company Overview
Fay International Ltd.
One of Ghana’s pioneering manufacturers of menstrual hygiene products. For more than four decades we have been committed to improving menstrual health, dignity and wellbeing through high-quality sanitary products for women and girls.
Founded in 1980 as SAPAD Manufacturing Company, the business was renamed Fay International Limited in 1994 — the name it carries today as the home of the Faytex brand.
Faytex — Live Your Life.
1980
Founded
Ghana
Headquartered
Faytex
Flagship brand
46+
Years of trust
Vision
Empowering comfort, dignity and sustainability for every life we touch.
We envision a world where every woman and girl experiences confidence, comfort and dignity through access to high-quality menstrual hygiene products.
Mission
Superior menstrual hygiene, made in Ghana.
To manufacture superior menstrual hygiene solutions that combine innovation, quality, affordability and care. Through Faytex, we are committed to improving women’s health, confidence and wellbeing while supporting a cleaner and more sustainable future.
About Faytex
The flagship of Fay International.
Faytex is Fay International’s flagship sanitary pad brand. Designed for comfort, protection and affordability, Faytex supports women and girls throughout their menstrual journey by providing reliable absorbency, comfort and value.
Manufactured in Ghana, Faytex combines quality and accessibility to meet the needs of a broad range of consumers.
A Brand Evolving With Women
Growing with every generation.
For decades, Fay International has continued to evolve alongside the needs of Ghanaian women and girls. From its early manufacturing roots to the introduction of modern winged sanitary pads, the company remains committed to improving comfort, protection and accessibility while maintaining the trusted quality consumers have known for generations.
Today, Faytex serves girls and women at every stage of life — from first periods and monthly menstrual care to heavier-flow and maternity-related needs.
Core Objectives
What guides everything we do.
Champion Quality & Innovation
Promote Dignity & Wellness
Support Sustainable Manufacturing
Build Trust Through Integrity & Reliability
Drive Growth Through People, Empowerment & Learning
What Makes Faytex Different
Seven reasons women choose us.
Made from pure wood pulp
Comfortable and absorbent
Premium quality at an affordable price
Manufactured in Ghana
Designed with secure wings for improved protection
Supports menstrual health and hygiene accessibility
Available in multiple formats for different flow needs
Product Range
A pad for every stage of the cycle.
Daily protection
Normal Flow Pads
Extra absorbency
Heavy Flow / Super Pads
Overnight comfort
Extra Long / Night Towels
Value pack
Multipack (16 pieces)
Designed to provide women with the right level of protection throughout every stage of their menstrual cycle.
Market Presence
Trusted across Ghana — and growing.
Faytex products are available across all seven of these regions of Ghana. The company continues to explore expansion opportunities across West Africa and neighbouring markets.
- Greater Accra
- Ashanti Region
- Eastern Region
- Western Region
- Central Region
- Volta Region
- Northern Region
Social Impact
Menstrual health for every girl.
Fay International actively supports menstrual health initiatives through donations and partnerships with NGOs, schools and community organisations. These efforts help improve access to menstrual hygiene products and contribute to menstrual health education across Ghana.
See our impactCompany Facts
By the numbers.
28 Aug 1980
Founded
≈ 80
Employees
70 / 30
Women / Men workforce
New Tema
Manufacturing facility
Company history
Founded as SAPAD in 1980
Renamed Fay International Limited in 1994 — the name we still carry today.
Product evolution
Expansion from maternity pad production to winged sanitary pad production.
Future Goals
The leading sanitary pad brand in Ghana — and across Africa.
Our five-year ambition: become the leading sanitary pad brand in Ghana and expand exports into neighbouring African countries.
Faytex — Live Your Life.
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