Question: I have light bladder leakage but I feel guilty about all the disposable pads I throw in the bin. How can I feel comfortable and protected with incontinence products without creating so much waste?
It’s totally understandable to feel guilty about using single-use pads – after all, they can take up to 500 years to decompose after you throw them away! The good news is that there are many reusable incontinence products on the market, and some are just as reliable as comparable disposable products.
Types of Reusable Incontinence Products
There are two main types of reusable incontinence products that are appropriate for light bladder leakage — washable incontinence briefs and reusable pads and liners. Both options are usually machine washable, so you can save money and the environment by wearing them time and time again.
Washable Incontinence Briefs
The best washable incontinence briefs are made of comfortable textiles so they look and feel just like normal underwear, except with a built-in absorbent gusset or pouch lining.
When researching reusable incontinence briefs for men or women, look for the word ‘reusable’ or ‘washable’, as some single-use pull-up products are advertised as ‘incontinence underwear’ despite being made of single-use materials rather than washable textiles.
Confitex is leading the way in washable incontinence briefs with their independently verified absorbent textile technology and their Oeko-Tex Step certification for socially responsible and environmentally friendly production. As well as being verified leakproof, their reusable incontinence briefs for men and women have a discreet, slimline design so you can get changed at the gym without anyone being the wiser.
Reusable Pads And Liners
Reusable pads and liners are an eco-friendly alternative to disposable incontinence products. Reusable incontinence pads and liners for women work similarly to period pads, and are usually designed with wings and a snap closure to secure them around the gusset of your underwear. After use, they can be hand or machine washed, dried and worn again.
Washable Incontinence Briefs FAQs
Are Reusable Incontinence Products Reliable?
Absolutely! There are reliable brands on the market, including Confitex, that are suitable for people who experience light to moderate urinary incontinence. Look for brands that have independent lab verification of their marketing claims.
With their patented absorbent technology, Confitex for Men Trunks and Just’nCase by Confitex briefs for women can absorb and retain up to 20 tsp of liquid, even with gravity, movement and bodyweight compression. This means you can feel protected as you go about your day-to-day activities — including going to the gym.
Do Reusable Incontinence Products Smell?
Confitex washable incontinence briefs are independently lab-verified odor-resistant. Their quick-drying textile technology draws moisture away from the skin and reduces the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
How Do You Care For Washable Incontinence Briefs?
Reusable incontinence products can be hand or machine washed along with your normal laundry load. Because they are designed to absorb liquid, they can take longer to dry than ordinary underwear, so look for products that can be tumble dried for convenience. Unlike many other brands of washable underwear for incontinence, Confitex’s underwear can safely be put in the tumble dryer on low heat.
How Long Do Reusable Incontinence Products Last?
With the right care, washable underwear for incontinence will last as long as regular underwear. In fact, Confitex reusable incontinence products have been independently verified to maintain performance after 52 washes without any deterioration in absorbency.
So, when it comes to light bladder leakage, there are certainly environmentally friendly solutions available for guilt-free protection. Still have questions? Head to the Confitex blog to learn more about the environmental benefits of reusable incontinence briefs.
Who knew you could save the planet in your underwear?
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