What is incontinence pants for women?
Incontinence pants for women are either disposable or washable pull-up pants that absorbs urine and keeps odors in check. There are usually an outer waterproof layer as well. There are quite a few to choose from, and the vary in price, quality and absorption capacity, design and style.
Should I choose disposable or reusable incontinence pants?
There are a number of factors to consider. I will list 3 reasons to help you find what’s best for you.
Disposable incontinence pants
- Better absorbency – there are a lot of different absorbency levels, from super light to sever or total incontinence
- Convenience – it’s convenient to just through them in the trash when you’re done with them
- Time saving – you don’t have to wash them
Reusable incontinence pants
- Cheaper – it’s good economic choice in the long run because you can reuse them for a long time
- Discretion – they look and and make you feel normal and confident
- Environmentally friendly – because you can wash them and reuse them, they’re good for the environment
Below I will go through my top choices for both disposable and washable incontinence pants for women. Make sure to check that the absorbency, style and function will fit you and your needs. And don’t be afraid to try something new.
The best disposable incontinence pants for women
Finding a disposable pant that fit right, don’t leak, and have the right absorbency can unfortunately be a bit tricky. All brands and designs have both good and bad reviews. That’s because we all have different bodies and needs. But don’t give up. Try a few, and then make up your mind.
For daily use – Depend Fit-Flex
It’s hard to just choose one to recommend here because there are a number of great brands and products. And as I mentioned before, what fits med doesn’t necessarily fit you. With that said, one of the most popular disposable pee proof pants are Depend Fit-Flex. Most users like their style, absorption capacity, leak protection, odor control, and fit.
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For active days – Depend active-fit incontinence pants for women
If you experience light to moderate leaks, Depend active-fit is a strong contender. They’re made of cotton like and soft material that is super comfortable. You get a thin feminine design, that is even yoga pants approved. A lot of women like them because they fit an active lifestyle and come in the colors black, beige and purple. Matching underwear color with your outfit make them even more discreet.
A cheap option – Amazon Basics
If you’re looking for inexpensive incontinence pants with great absorbency, Amazon Basics is a great choice. It’s Amazons’ own brand. They’re not much to look at, and the material have a paper feel to it. But they work, and they work great. Except from the price, these disposable underwear are worth buying because they’re individually wrapped. The wrapping protects them in your bag. Don’t forget to consider the Subscribe & Save offer if you like them.
For night time – Abena Abri-Flex
All brands mentioned above have overnight options. They’re all very good and absorbent. Look for “night time” in the name or high absorbency. Size and fit is crucial to ensure comfort and leak protection during the night. Most brands provide size charts to help you determine the right fit based on your measurements.
Other things to opt for are disposable underwear with a snug and secure waistband as well as leg cuffs. These features help prevent leaks and provide a more comfortable fit.
The best reusable incontinence pants for women
If you’re not suffering from really severe or total incontinence, I think that reusable underwear make the best incontinence pants for women. They don’t have quite the same absorption capacity, but I think they win in so many other ways. First of all they make you feel a little bit more normal, and are so much more discreet. Second the pants will save both money and the environment. Finally, they will make you look great. There are wonderful styles to choose from, and they’re all better than the disposable ones.
For light dribbles – Modibodi & Knix
Absorbency: up to 20ml
Unless you actually just dribble or leak very little pee, I wouldn’t recommend neither Modibodi nor Knix. Their leak proof pants with maximum absorbency can handle up to 15-20 ml. That is not an awful lot. But I do want to include them because they have so many lovely styles in great quality. They’re both leak proof underwear brands, they don’t specialize in urinary incontinence. That means they’re designed for all kinds of little leaks, pee, period, heavy discharge and sweat.
Modibodi
Modibodi’s best selling pee proof pant is the Classic Bikini. It holds up to 20 ml of fluids. The best part about a classic is that it works for any occasion and over time.
Knix
Knix has both innovative and unique leak proof designs. We’re talking extra support and stability, lace, thongs, and the ultimate leak proof sleep shorts. They call them The Dream Short. It has a thicker waistband and a 4-way stretch material that moves when you move.
For light to moderate leaks – Thinx & Knix
Absorbency: up to 40ml
Thinx is, unlike Modibodi and Knix, an incontinence brand. By that I mean that their underwear are designed for urinary leakage and they are marketed as pee proof underwear. There are many wonderful styles, colors and patterns to choose from. It’s almost like shopping for regular underwear.
Knix also has a couple of styles that hold up to 40 ml. What I love a little extra about Knix, is their use of models. They were the first at using women of alla ages, and shapes. Young, old, skinny, muscular, curvy, and everything in between. Most brands do now follow their lead.
Thinx
All Thinx underwear are pee proof and hold up tp 40ml. One of their absolut bestseller is The Hiphugger. It’s their classic style that rests slightly below the hips for comfy and secure fit.
Knix
Knix have a couple super absorbent models. The one in the picture is their High Rise. A style that is both super comfortable and super trendy.
For moderate to heavy urinary incontinence – Wearever
Absorbency: between 150-600ml
Wearever
Wearever is one of the few brands that offer ok looking washable incontinence pants for heavy urinary incontinence. They have a few different styles and colors to choose from even. One good thing about buying white ones, is that you can bleach them and keep the nice and crisp.
The underwear in the picture is a high rise style with super absorbency. That means it holds up to 300ml. The regular ones hold up to 150ml and the maximum 600ml. Check out all of them here.
A bonus tip
A bonus tip is that you can use your incontinence pants as period pants as well. If you haven’t already thought about that. The other way around is usually not to recommend because the technology and absorbency can differ. I think it’s mostly about finding the right absorbency level though. If they don’t absorb enough, you can get nasty rashes and irritated skin.
If you want to learn more about period underwear, you should head to the post Period proof underwear for women.
Which is your favorite?
So which are the best incontinence pants for women. Well, that’s subjective. My choices are founded on fit, absorbency, popularity, and quality. I hope this will help you find the ones that are best for you.
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