Protective underwear products are absorbent, disposable garments designed to help cope with adult incontinence. Adult protective underwear garments are distinct from products called adult briefs or adult diapers, which are essentially tape-on products that can be adjusted. In contrast, protective underwear is essentially a pull-on (or pull-up) garment made secure by elastic bands of breathable materials that offer a snug but comfortable fit around the wearer’s waist and a high degree of discreetness when the protective underwear is worn. Protective underwear often features leg cuffs to prevent leakage that may occur around the legs.

This adult incontinence product is made up of several sections designed to contour to these body parts: the waist, belly, rear back and the crotch. The front typically has gathers so when you pull it up it fits snuggly. The crotch section may include an insert and cover sheet to capture liquids and core pads made of highly absorbent material. Each leg cuff has upper and lower sections both constructed of elastic threads that help the cuff conform to the contours of the wearer’s leg and create a very secure adult incontinence garment.

Adult protective underwear can provide many hours of protection, depending on the absorbency you choose. And, importantly, this adult incontinence option is well suited to highly mobile older adults who have moderate to heavy adult incontinence problems.