Incontinence Underwear

Incontinence underwear is disposable, absorbent underwear worn in place of regular underwear. It pulls on and off like ordinary underwear and has tear-away side seams so it can be removed without taking off shoes or trousers. It is also called an adult pull-up or protective underwear.

Pull-on underwear, tabbed briefs, or pads?

The three formats solve different problems, and the right one usually depends on mobility rather than on how heavy the leaks are.

• Pull-on underwear suits anyone who dresses themselves and is moving around during the day. It looks and feels closest to regular underwear.
• Tabbed briefs open flat and refasten at the hips, so they can be changed while someone is lying down. That makes them the practical choice for bedbound care or when a caregiver is doing the changing.
• Pads and guards sit inside your own underwear. They are the least bulky option and suit lighter, more occasional leaks.

Choosing an absorbency level

Absorbency is quoted per product in cups of liquid. Rather than guessing, pick by wear window: choose a lighter level for daytime wear where you can change every few hours, and the heaviest level you can find for overnight, when you want to sleep through without a change. The absorbency figure for each product is stated on its own page.

Absorbency by product

Product	Format	Absorbency
Premium Overnight Plus Underwear for Women	Pull-on underwear	6 cups
Premium Overnight Plus Underwear for Men	Pull-on underwear	6 cups
Sensitive Overnight Underwear for Women	Pull-on underwear	6 cups
Maximum Tabbed Briefs	Tabbed brief	6 cups
Premium Maximum Plus Underwear for Women	Pull-on underwear	4 cups
Premium Maximum Plus Underwear for Men	Pull-on underwear	4 cups
Premium Maximum Plus Underwear 60pcs Variety Pack	Pull-on underwear	4 cups
Booster Pads Overnight	Booster (worn inside another product)	4 cups
Booster Pads Maximum	Booster (worn inside another product)	2 cups

Figures are cups of liquid held by one product, measured the same way across every line, so they are directly comparable. The per-product page carries the same figure.

If a product is right in every way except capacity, add a booster pad inside it instead of moving up a size. A booster has no plastic backing, so once it saturates the liquid passes through into the underwear beneath - which means you replace the booster rather than the whole garment.

Common questions

How do I find the right size?

Measure around the widest part of your waist and hips, then match that measurement to the inch range shown on the product page. Size ranges are listed per product rather than as a single universal chart, because they differ between our product lines - a Large in one line is not the same measurement as a Large in another. Always read the inch range on the item itself.

Can I wear incontinence underwear overnight?

Yes. Look for products described as overnight or overnight plus - they carry a higher absorbency rating and usually add reinforced leak guards along the sides, which matters when lying down because liquid pools differently than it does when you are upright.

How do I dispose of used products discreetly?

Roll the used product inward, fasten it closed with its own tapes or side seams, and place it in a sealed bag. Because disposal bags are opaque and odor-proof for this purpose. Disposable bladder protection is not flushable and should go in household waste.

What if my skin gets irritated?

Irritation usually comes from moisture sitting against skin rather than from the product itself. Change at the first sign of saturation, clean with a no-rinse cleanser or wipe rather than soap and water alone, and apply a zinc-oxide barrier cream before redressing. Because products are made without parabens, fragrance, lotion, chlorine or latex to reduce that risk.

Is incontinence underwear covered by FSA or HSA?

Most Because bladder protection is FSA and HSA eligible. Check the product page for the current eligibility flag before you buy.