Disposable pull-on underwear is becoming the preferred style for active individuals and those who are caring for themselves. If you're seeking a product for your own incontinence care needs or purchasing it for someone who is relatively active, a pull-up style is our recommended solution.

If you are caring for someone who has limited mobility or may be completely immobile, we recommend considering one of our brief-style diapers with tabs. The tabs are easier to custom fit when putting on and easy to open from the side when it is time for changing.

An adult diaper should fit snug, yet comfortable, with no gaps near the leg holes. When selecting a particular size, it helps to use a diaper sizing chart, which are often provided by the product manufacturers. See the visual guides below for reference:

For pull-on style adult diapers, step into the product like traditional underwear and pull them up just above the waist. For a tape-tab brief, the way to put it on depends on whether one is standing, sitting or lying down during application. View our step-by-step visual guide for helpful instructions.

What is the most absorbent diaper for adults?

We have several superabsorbent products that can hold up to 34 oz of fluid (that’s a little over 4 cups!). Which product you pick depends on your preference in style.

1. For a pull-on underwear style product, we recommend the Tranquility® Premium Overnight™ Disposable which can hold up to 34 oz of fluid.
2. For a clothlike tab-style brief product, we recommend the Tranquility SmartCore® Disposable Brief which can hold up to 34 oz of fluid.
3. For a poly-back tab-style brief, we recommend the Tranquility ATN™ (All-Through-The-Night) Disposable Briefs which can hold up to 34 oz of fluid.
4. For users who still wear regular underwear and want to add an absorbent insert, we recommend our Tranquility OverNight Personal Care Pads. While it doesn’t offer a 34-oz capacity like our adult tab-style briefs or pull-on disposable underwear do, these are our most absorbent pads, offering 16.9 oz of protection and allowing the user to still wear regular underwear.

For more information on the styles and options we offer, check out our blog on the most absorbent adult diapers.

There are two styles of adult diapers: pull-on style or tape-tab briefs. Pull-on styles may also be called “disposable underwear”, “absorbent pull-ons”, “adult diapers” or a name of a similar variation.

Tab-style briefs may also be called “tabbed briefs”, “tape-tab diapers”, “adult diapers with tabs” or something of a similar variation. The word “tab” or “brief” almost always indicates it is a tape-tab brief style of diaper.

It is important to note that despite the many naming conventions, diapers always fall into one of these two style categories.

The main factors to take into consideration when choosing the correct incontinence product are:

1. Sizing and Fit: Make sure you have the right size product. Leg openings should be snug fitting (no gaps) and should not create redness around the leg/groin area.
2. Style and absorption capacity required: Make sure that you are wearing the correct product style and absorbency level to meet your needs.