The typical candidates for Diaper Style Briefs are those who are bed confined and/or non-ambulatory. It is pretty much a necessity to have a caregiver apply the brief.

A nice feature of the design is the ability to remove and apply a new brief without taking pant off completely. (As you need to do with underwear or pull-on styles) This is ideal when checking to see if the brief is soiled to the point of needing to be replaced.

Most adult diapers are capable of handling total loss of bladder and bowel control.

Popular attributes include:

• At least two tape tabs on each side to allow a custom fit.

• Elastic leg gathers for best fit and waste confinement.

• A wetness indicator that changes colors when moist; provides an excellent visual when checking to see if a change of briefs is needed.

• Refastenable tape tabs are of value if you need to reposition the brief, or to temporarily unfasten it for any reason.

• Odor control properties.

• Absorbent material in the sides, or wings. This helps to absorb urine when sleeping on the side.

These are the newest style of adult incontinence products.

Typical candidates for Pull-on or Underwear Style Briefs are those who are fairly active. They dress themselves and need moderate to heavy protection throughout the day and/or night.

These are a real blessing for those who need the performance full briefs provide, and prefer the convenience of a pull-on brief.

They are designed with a low profile, and are capable to handle light to total loss of bladder control, and/or most bowel movements.

Popular attributes include:

• Wide, and comfortable waist band.

• Elastic leg gathers for best fit and waste confinement.

• Odor control properties.

• Absorbent liner where it's needed most. This keeps bulk to a minimum.

• Rustle free outer materials.

This style of garment was introduced to the public by Depend and June Allison. It changed the entire industry, almost overnight.

Typical candidates for belted Undergarments are those who are active. They receive full target area protection without the bulk of a diaper or relative confinement of a pull-on brief.

Very convenient, as an extra garment can be discretely carried in purse or in a man's pocket.

They are designed with a very low profile, and are capable to handle light to moderate loss of bladder control, with light bowel movement being easily contained.

Popular attributes include:

• Elastic leg gathers for best fit and waste confinement.

• Odor control properties.

• Large, easy to use button on elastic belt. (Velcro fastening available)

Better tape strips and more absorbent and odor controlled fluff make these best performing products ever!

For the active person with mild loss of bladder control, or if using the liners, to also protect against light bowel movements.

The Male Guards are simply pads shaped for a man's anatomy. This allows maximum control with a very small pad. 

Very discrete. Relatively inexpensive.

Look for features that are important to you:

• Elastic leg gathers for best fit and waste confinement.

• Odor control properties.

• Padded edges for comfort and containment.

• Extra-wide tape strips.