Protective Underwear and Pads

There are different types of adult protective underwear for men and women. Types include an elastic pull-up, ones that use adhesive tabs or an elastic band with buttons, or a cloth pull-up. A chux pad can help absorb moisture.

Elastic pull-up

Pull-up adult underwear with a wide elastic band
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Adhesive tab pull-up

Pull-up adult underwear with adhesive tabs on each side
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Cloth pull-up

Cloth pull-up adult underwear
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Elastic band/button pull-up

Pull-up adult underwear with elastic bands that attach to the front
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Chux pad

Large pad that covers the middle of the bed
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ByHealthwise Staff

Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

Current as ofJanuary 13, 2017

Current as of: January 13, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine