| This article is an overview of some popular brands of | | | | Their pull-on vinyl pant is known as the style 100 pant. |
| plastic pants for older bedwetters. A large number of | | | | The price for one pant is $10.50 and the price for a |
| people are impressed with these brands and find them | | | | three pack is $25.50. These pants have wide elastic |
| particularly effective for heavy incontinence such as | | | | on both the waist and leg areas which should make |
| bed-wetting. With that in mind keep in mind that there is | | | | these pants extra effective at preventing leaks. |
| a certain degree of subjectivity in this area. One of the | | | | Another brand of plastic pants that has a good |
| points I've stressed in my previous articles is that | | | | reputation is the Leakmaster Deluxe pant made by |
| people have different preferences as far as what | | | | Gary and sold by Adultclothdiaper.com(also known as |
| type of protection to use to manage their bed-wetting. | | | | All Together Enterprises) This pant is made from 7 mil |
| Some people prefer reusable garments for various | | | | thick vinyl and has vinyl enclosed elastic around the |
| reasons whereas others prefer disposables. In addition | | | | waist and legs. This feature is supposed to be very |
| some people use both styles of garments. There are | | | | effective for preventing leaks,especially at night. The |
| many different factors that come into play when | | | | price for one pant is $16.95 and the price for three or |
| choosing incontinence products which I thought I would | | | | more is $14.95 each. Their toll free number is |
| reiterate-the type and level of incontinence,whether or | | | | (877)215-9004 and their fax number is (801)566-7717 |
| not it's convenient to wash reusable garments,etc. | | | | Their web address is Angel Fluff Diaper Company |
| Some people prefer pin-on diapers covered with | | | | also sells the Gary plastic pant just mentioned but they |
| plastic pants,some prefer pull-on cloth garments(which | | | | sell it under the name Ultimate Whisper Thick Pant. |
| are sometimes referred to as diaper pants,pull-on | | | | The price for one is $16.95. If you buy 4 or more the |
| briefs,or or pull-on diapers),some prefer disposable | | | | price is $12.99 each. They also have a deal where you |
| pull-ups,whereas others prefer tape-on disposable | | | | can buy this pant for $9.99 each(see website for |
| diapers(known as disposable briefs) As I've also | | | | details) In addition to weekday hours of 8-6,they also |
| mentioned it's good to be open to experimenting with | | | | have Saturday hours from 8-6(central time). Their |
| different types and brands of garments in order to | | | | phone numbers are (800)996-2644 and (931)359-9604 |
| determine what works best for you. With many | | | | and their fax number is (931)359-9604. Their web |
| people, finding the most suitable type and brand of | | | | address is |
| garment to manage their bed-wetting is a matter of | | | | A fourth brand of plastic pants that's highly regarded is |
| trial and error. In some cases people use more than | | | | the Suprima brand. These pants are made in Germany |
| one brand and style of diapers and plastic pants. | | | | and are sold by a Canadian company called B4NS. |
| This brings me to the current topic-plastic pants for | | | | There are several different models listed on the |
| bed-wetting. There are a wide variety of brands of | | | | website. I spoke to the owner and he told me that the |
| plastic pants out there to manage bed-wetting. This | | | | best model to use for bed-wetting would be the model |
| article discusses some of the more popular ones. | | | | 1232. This model has a higher back to accommodate |
| These brands have a good reputation with many | | | | thicker diapers,wide crotch,wide waistband,and has fully |
| people in the incontinence community. Plastic pants , | | | | wrapped elastic just like the Leakmaster Deluxe pants |
| also known as vinyl pants(vinyl is a type of plastic),are | | | | previously mentioned. The Suprima plastic pants are |
| used as a waterproof cover to put over reusable | | | | kind of expensive but from what I understand they're |
| garments for infants and incontinent individuals such as | | | | worth it. The phone number for B4NS is |
| cloth training pants, reusable pull on briefs(known as pull | | | | (514)812-4917,the fax number is (450)433-5711,and their |
| on diapers and bedwetter pants/overnight briefs), and | | | | email address is Their web address is |
| pin-on cloth diapers Before the development of plastic | | | | The last brand of plastic pants I'd like to talk about is |
| pants(which I believe was in the 1950's) parents used | | | | manufactured and sold by a company called Babykins |
| rubber pants. After rubber pants were phased out,the | | | | also known as KINS(which stands for Kinder |
| term rubber pants and plastic pants were used | | | | Incontinent Supplies) They sell a medium weight pant. |
| interchangeably. The term rubber pants is still used | | | | The model of this pant is 20300V and is slightly less |
| today by some people, but most people when they | | | | thick than the Comco,Suprima,and Gary Leakmaster |
| use the term rubber pants, actually mean plastic pants. | | | | Deluxe pants.(The 20300 pant, which is the thickest |
| As far as I know there are no companies that make | | | | model they offer, is 6 mils thick) I'm not sure how this |
| rubber pants for infants and there are only a couple of | | | | pant compares to the other pants just mentioned. |
| companies that make rubber pants for adults. From | | | | Many people prefer thicker plastic pants due to the |
| what I understand rubber pants fell out of favor in the | | | | fact that generally they're more durable. The price of |
| late 50's and early 60's. Perhaps they weren't as | | | | the 20300V pant is $12.00. Some individuals like the |
| comfortable or as long lasting as plastic pants. | | | | KINS products so it might be worth looking into. The toll |
| When purchasing plastic pants(and incontinence | | | | free number for Babykins is (800)665-2229. They also |
| supplies in general) it's a good idea to talk to the | | | | have a phone/fax number-(604)275-2255. Their web |
| customer support people at the company about your | | | | address is |
| specific needs and ask questions about various | | | | As mentioned some people discover that there is a |
| products. When evaluating incontinence products some | | | | certain amount of trial and error involved in choosing a |
| of the things you should be considering are the | | | | satisfactory product to manage their incontinence. This |
| following: Does your incontinence occur during the | | | | doesn't happen with everybody but you shouldn't feel |
| day,night,or both? Do you suffer from heavy | | | | disappointed if it does take some time to find a |
| incontinence such as bed-wetting? Is discretion an | | | | product that best meets your needs.. There are some |
| issue? Do you mind washing diapers and plastic pants | | | | people who might prefer the thicker plastic pants for |
| or do you prefer the convenience of disposables? | | | | various reasons and think they're the best choice, |
| How do various items effect the skin? Is the product | | | | whereas others might prefer the thinner plastic pants. It |
| comfortable to wear? Regarding plastic pants it's | | | | was pointed out on one website that there are |
| essential to get a good fit over the diapers in order to | | | | individuals who find the thinner plastic pants more |
| prevent leaks. The important thing is to have pants that | | | | comfortable to wear. On the other hand there are |
| cover the diapers completely. You don't want to leave | | | | people who find the thicker plastic pants to be just as |
| any portion of the diapers exposed otherwise the | | | | comfortable |
| sheets will get wet. You should look on the websites | | | | As discussed before,the drawback of the thinner |
| of the various companies and familiarize yourself with | | | | plastic pants is that in general they're not as durable as |
| what types of measurements they require in order to | | | | thicker plastic pants and therefore they don't last as |
| get the best fit. For example some companies require | | | | long. Here's a quote from the Diaper Primer regarding |
| both waist and hip size. If this is the case ask them | | | | this: “ Thinner plastic pants,generally perceived as |
| what the relationship between each is in terms of | | | | softer and more comfortable as starters age more |
| getting the most secure and comfortable fit. In | | | | rapidly than heavier-gauge(thicker) plastics.” |
| addition,some brands of plastic pants have a wider | | | | Because they're thicker than the Kins plastic pants and |
| crotch than others. Pants with a wider crotch are | | | | they seem to be highly rated by many people,my |
| particularly well suited to manage overnight | | | | inclination would be to purchase the Comco,the |
| incontinence problems such as bed-wetting especially | | | | Leakmaster Deluxe pants,or the Suprima pants. In this |
| since most people wear bulky diapers for overnight | | | | case it might be advisable paying a little extra for |
| use. | | | | plastic pants that are more durable as opposed to |
| If you are buying plastic pants specifically for | | | | buying several pairs of pants that are less expensive |
| bed-wetting and the company has several different | | | | but will wear out quicker. |
| models ask them what the most effective model is for | | | | Given the fact that each of the brands mentioned in |
| nighttime use. One of the key things to inquire about | | | | this article have worthwhile features it might be |
| before purchasing the pants is the following: how the | | | | prudent to purchase a pair from each one in order to |
| pants are cut(how wide the crotch is,do they have | | | | figure out what works best for you. Granted this might |
| enough depth to accommodate thicker diapers for | | | | be kind of expensive but it's probably the best way to |
| night use,etc.). It's good to tell them as much information | | | | determine what pant feels most comfortable,which |
| as possible so you can avoid buying pants that are | | | | brand fits you the best, and which one holds up the |
| uncomfortable and don't provide effective protection. | | | | longest. |
| Plastic pants are available in two styles-pull on and | | | | In terms of comfort the elastic on the pants can play a |
| snap on. Most people use pull on plastic pants. I've | | | | part in how comfortable a particular brand of plastic |
| heard that snap on pants are used primarily for people | | | | pants are. This is another point brought up in the Diaper |
| who are non-ambulatory because they presumably | | | | Primer. Some people might feel that the elastic on |
| are easier to put on and take off. | | | | certain brands of plastic pants is too tight for them. I |
| The first brand I'd like to talk about is Comco. Right of | | | | would talk to the customer service department of |
| the bat, I'd like to mention that there are two different | | | | whatever company or companies(if you're planning on |
| companies called Comco. Both of them sell and | | | | trying more than one brand of plastic pants) you're |
| manufacture plastic pants,waterproof | | | | planning on buying from and ask them if it would be a |
| sheets,diapers,and other incontinence supplies. I'm | | | | good idea to buy pants in a larger size in order to have |
| bringing this up because I wanted to clear up any | | | | a looser fit thereby minimizing the discomfort caused |
| confusion people might have when purchasing | | | | by tight fitting elastic. |
| products from these places. Both companies are | | | | Another thing to keep in mind is this. I've heard of |
| based in Minnesota. The original Comco located in | | | | people buying multiple pairs of plastic pants in order to |
| North Saint Paul and is run by a guy named Burch | | | | rotate the pants in the laundry cycle so they can cut |
| Gusterson. They're known as Comco Incorporated. | | | | down the wear on one pant. In fact I've heard that in |
| They've been in business for close to 40 years and | | | | general it's a good idea to purchase several pairs of |
| have been making incontinence garments for 30 | | | | plastic pants. Given this fact and since there might be |
| years. They have a pull-on plastic pant called the style | | | | more than one brand that suits your purposes, it might |
| 230. The price for one is $12.60 and the price for a | | | | be worth spending the extra money to have a good |
| pack of three is $29.85 These pants are highly | | | | supply of plastic pants. Also there are people who |
| regarded by many people with incontinence,particularly | | | | have more than one favorite brand of plastic pants. |
| those with bed-wetting problems. Their web address is | | | | For example I read about individuals who use both the |
| Their email address is Their phone numbers are | | | | Comco and Suprima brand of plastic pants There are |
| (800)328-9658 and (651)779-7313 and their fax number | | | | some people who are only satisfied with one brand or |
| is (651)779-0871 These pants are noted for their | | | | type of incontinence product whereas others find that |
| thickness and durability. Since the pants are going to | | | | their needs can be met by more than one as pointed |
| be washed repeatedly it's good that they can handle | | | | out in the beginning of this article-there's no law that |
| multiple washings. Some plastic pants wear out sooner | | | | says you just have to stick to one brand or type of |
| than others after repeated washings. I recall some | | | | incontinence product. In fact this situation might not be |
| time ago a gentleman talking about Comco pants on | | | | that uncommon. |
| an incontinence forum and he mentioned that he was | | | | As discussed earlier in this article plastic pants are |
| real impressed by these pants. He said that he had | | | | worn over pin-on cloth diapers. I talk about several |
| pairs from Comco that have lasted for years. The | | | | different brands of pin-on diapers in my article |
| author of the Diaper Primer has this to say regarding | | | | “Additional Information Regarding Pin-On Diapers for |
| the Comco plastic pants: “Comco makes a | | | | Older Bedwetters.” This is a good article for you to |
| distinctive heavy semi transparent vinyl that seems | | | | read if you're considering using these types of diapers |
| heavy but is not uncomfortable and will soften with | | | | for your older bed-wetter. These types of diapers |
| body heat to become very comfortable” and | | | | have a good reputation for bed-wetting and this article |
| “The heavier vinyl stands up longer to wear and | | | | talks about both the different brands available as well |
| wash cycles than do the lighter vinyls found in most | | | | as a source that discusses a special technique to fold |
| vinyl pants.” The nylon on both the waist and leg | | | | and pin the diapers for maximum absorbency and |
| elastic is supposed to prevent wicking which I talk | | | | protection. By purchasing one or more brands of the |
| about further below in the section on the Gary | | | | plastic pants mentioned in this article, as well as |
| Leakmaster Deluxe pants. | | | | experimenting with pin on diapers,you should be able to |
| The owner was telling me that the vinyl formulation | | | | make your child or teenager feel more comfortable |
| they use in their plastic pants is different from the one | | | | and secure at night. |
| used in the plastic pants manufactured by Comco | | | | I hope this list is helpful to parents who might be having |
| Manufacturing. Whether or not this means anything in | | | | difficulty deciding on what type of plastic pants to |
| terms of the quality of the pants(such as how durable | | | | purchase for their older child,adolescent,or teenager |
| they are) I can't say. Both pants could be equally well | | | | that wets the bed. Keep in mind that the brands |
| made,the only difference being they're both made of | | | | mentioned are just some of the ones available. The |
| different types of vinyl. According to Burch the vinyl | | | | ones mentioned in this article are ones that are well |
| pants made by Comco Manufacturing are nothing like | | | | thought of by many people. There is one thing to |
| the ones made by Comco, Inc. If your budget permits | | | | remember when purchasing incontinence supplies |
| you might want to try a pair from both companies and | | | | however,and that's this-purchasing incontinence |
| judge for yourself. | | | | supplies is a highly personal thing and while it's good to |
| The second Comco is called Comco | | | | get other peoples input keep in mind that what other |
| Manufacturing,LLC Apparently a group of people from | | | | people say are opinions. It's good to explore as many |
| the original Comco split off and formed their own | | | | options as possible in order to choose a product that |
| company called Comco Manufacturing(personally I | | | | offers good protection,is well made( if you decide to |
| think they should change their name so as to avoid | | | | wear reusables),and that has a good price. Whatever |
| confusion) Comco Manufacturing is based out of | | | | you do don't get discouraged if it takes you a while to |
| Hinckley Minnesota. Their web address is email | | | | find an appropriate product. |
| address is and their toll free number is (888)250-8577. | | | | |