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Adult Diaper Review and Testing

In an ongoing effort to help our customers choose the right product, we have done extensive testing on the products we carry. Below you will find information on the dimensions, absorbency, test results and a brief review of each product.

Curious about how we got these numbers? Read a brief introduction and details of our testing methods

Entries are sorted by total capacity from left to right. Best in class numbers are highlighted where applicable.

Attends w/ WaistbandAbena Abri-Form PlusAbena Abri-WingMolicare SuperMolicare SuperPlusAbena Abri-Form SuperMega CareLine PremiumAbena Abri-Form X-Plus
Picture Attends Abena Plus Abri-Wing Molicare Super Molicare Super-Plus Abena Plus Mega CareLine Abena X-Plus
Size testedMediumMediumMediumMediumMediumMediumMediumMedium
Backing Dimensions (inches)
Front2526.516262626.52526.5
Rear2525.542252525.524.525.5
Middle129.51312129.511.511.5
Length3132313131323132
Padding Dimensions (inches)
Front1581281288.512.5
Rear1511121115.5111014
Middle66.586.576.587
Length2526252425262626
Dry thickness0.30.30.30.20.40.30.30.5
Wet thickness0.70.90.71.11.01.11.21.4
Features
# of tapes64NA44444
RefastenableYesYesYes(Velcro)YesYesYesYesYes
Elastic leg cuffsYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Leak guardsNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Elastic waistbandFront + RearRearFront+RearNoNoRearFront + RearRear
Initial Wetting Test
Time to leak6550540440310600370840
Initial capacity14 oz.12 oz.34 oz.40 oz.38 oz.46 oz.44 oz.65 oz.
Wicking distance10 in.10 in.12 in.13.5 in.18 in.10.5 in13 in.16 in.
Press-out< 0.5 oz.0 oz.1 oz.2 oz.1 oz.0 oz.< 0.5< 0.5 oz.
2nd Wetting Test
Time to leak30805550503080100
2nd wet capacity4 oz.10 oz.4 oz.4 oz.8 oz.4 oz.8 oz.10 oz.
Press-out< 0.5 oz.< 0.5 oz.1 oz.1 oz.1 oz.< 0.5 oz.1 oz.1 oz.
Overall
Total capacity18 oz.22 oz.38 oz.44 oz.46 oz.50 oz.52 oz.75 oz.
Cost per brief$0.76$0.77$1.33$1.00$1.34$.83$0.91$1.36
Cost per ounce4.2 ¢3.5 ¢3.5 ¢2.2 ¢2.9 ¢1.7 ¢1.8 ¢1.8 ¢
Model Attends w/ Waistband Abena Abri-Form Plus Abena Abri-Wing Molicare Super Molicare SuperPlus Abena Super Mega CareLine Premium Abena X-Plus
Comments Attends have a unique square leg cut that looks odd but is very comfortable for most people. Great padding coverage, double waistbands and six tapes make this a long-standing favorite where discreetness and comfort are priorities. Compared to the old Abena, the new Abena has a larger leg opening that fits some people better. Less padding area but more gel make the absorbency about the same, while cost per ounce has gone down compared to the old product The Abri-Wing performed admirably in our test. Although no thicker than Attends, it absorbed almost twice as much liquid. Cost per ounce is about average, which is surprising considering the additional cost of the velcro fasteners. The Molicare super was the surprise of the test, offering incredible capacity in a very slim brief. Heavy 'gel' construction makes it slow to absorb, but the performance is good nonetheless. No surprises here - the Molicare SuperPlus performs very well, as it should. The generous paper pulp + gel construction makes it a champ at wicking; allowing more of the padding to be utilized before needing to be changed. Another strong performer from Abena. The Super offers very good capacity in a thinner package than the X-Plus. Cost per ounce is among the best, and press-out performance is outstanding. This brief is constructed similarly to the Molicare Super. More padding and more gel make it thicker and more absorbent. Heavy gel usage makes it slow to wick, but given time, it will absorb an outstanding amount. Still the the best adult diaper on the market, The "original" Abena X-Plus has come back to claim the title of "most absorbent brief" in a big way. Soaking up over 1/2 gallon of liquid, it actually emptied our test container, yet under the weight of 150 lbs. just 1 ounce of liquid was forced back out.
Notes:
  1. Capacity is measured by applying water to the center of the diaper thru a 1/8" opening. See our testing methodology for a full description of this and other tests.
  2. Total capacity = Initial capacity + Rewet Capacity.