| Many adults who are coping with incontinence rely | | | | custom-tailor your garments to your exact needs. |
| entirely on disposable products and are hesitant to | | | | Reusables are available in an extensive variety of |
| even give adult cloth diapers and incontinence pads a | | | | shapes, materials, forms, and sizes, ranging from |
| try. But those who are willing to experiment may | | | | traditional flat or folded diapers to contoured diapers |
| discover that reusables have some significant | | | | and even pull-ons that look very much like ordinary |
| advantages. | | | | underwear. Using them in combination (for example, |
| Comfort | | | | using a flat diaper as a liner under a contoured or |
| Fabric, whether cotton, flannel, terry, or gauze, is soft | | | | pull-on style) allows the wearer to fine-tune the exact |
| and non-abrasive, making it an excellent choice for | | | | amount of protection needed. |
| anyone with sensitive skin. Fabric naturally wicks | | | | Absorbency and leak protection |
| moisture away from the body, which diminishes | | | | Reusable products are highly absorbent, and many find |
| irritation and rashes. In addition, woven material allows | | | | that the right layering of cloth products worn under |
| for "breathability", preventing uncomfortable heat | | | | waterproof pants provides an outstanding leak |
| buildup. Fabric incontinence pads and diapers also | | | | protection they never achieved with disposables, |
| remain intact and in place even when wet, eliminating | | | | particularly overnight or in other extended-wear |
| the breakdown and clumping that can be a problem | | | | situations. |
| with disposables. | | | | Discreet wearability |
| Economy | | | | For many people, one of the main disadvantages of |
| The initial cost of reusables may be higher than that of | | | | incontinence underwear is "noticeability", mainly in the |
| disposables, but they can be more economical in the | | | | form of unwanted bulk that is hard to disguise and can |
| long run. Even figuring in laundry costs, using cloth | | | | even make outer clothing fit poorly. In addition, the |
| products at least part of the time can create significant | | | | waterproof outer covering of many disposables can |
| savings. Though reusable products for adult | | | | create an audible "rustle" that many find embarrassing |
| incontinence can be difficult to find in retail outlets, | | | | and objectionable. Adult cloth diapers and other |
| products in every style, shape, and material can be | | | | reusable products can be purchased in styles that are |
| purchased online and in many cases, quantity | | | | almost indistinguishable from ordinary underwear, and |
| purchases are eligible for sizable discounts. | | | | using the right combination of pads and liners minimizes |
| Flexibility | | | | bulk and eliminates rustling. |
| Reusable incontinence products make it easy to | | | | |