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This article will discuss 5 excellent adult cloth diapers – these are 5 great reusables based on customer interviews, website reviews, and our exploration of offering these products. There's a lot of choices out there, here are 7 good ones. We’ve broken each product down into eight sections:



  • What you should know (general information)
  • Absorption
  • Fit: This talks about how well the product conforms to a person's body.
  • Available Sizes
  • Materials (What product is made of and closures used)
  • Odor Reduction
  • Additional Products or Alternatives (what other products can or should go with this)
  • Additional Information (what else we found in the interviews)

We start with the best products and proceed down the list. They are all great products. They will vary in absorption from light to heavy. Most are designed for urinary incontinence. Some will help with bowel incontinence. To learn more about bowel incontinence, try this site.

Some general terms and information you should know:

  • A pullup is a product that pulls on and off like regular underwear.
  • A brief is a brief with tabs on the side like large baby disposable diapers.
  • A booster pad is an added pad put in an adult cloth diaper or incontinence product that adds to the absorbency.
  • The average adult bladder contains sixteen fluid ounces when full.
  • Most leakage happens with reusable adult diapers at the leg openings if it happens.
  • It is recommended that you measure your waist at the belly button and hip at the widest point. Use the larger of the two. Then check the sizing chart for the product you are interested in to see what size to wear.
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Here we go with the top seven products:

divider1.  Ibex Ultra Fitted Briefs

What you should know - The Ibex Ultra Fitted Briefs are machine washable and dryer friendly. They are rated for overnight use. The interior is a soft quilted facing with a super soaker where needed. The leg gathers are rolled for a more comfortable fit. This product is color-coded for size. Please note the color if you are going to buy these. Because they are rated for overnight use, this product is a little bulkier than the daytime style. This is an earth-friendly product. It is machine washable 200-300 times. Once washed, simply reuse.

Absorption - The Ibex is rated for overnight use, which means it will hold a large amount of fluid. There is a super core soaker in the center that will absorb the fluid away from the skin.

Fit -You need a snug fit to prevent any leakage. This product has adjustable snap openings at both sides of the waist and leg openings. You can adjust them to fit your body form.

Available Sizes - The Ibex is available in 6 different sizes, from a 20 to a 68-inch waist. These are color-coded for the size. Note the color. Check your waist size at the belly button for proper fit.

Materials – The Ibex features a cotton/polyester quilted face with a two-ply poly/rayon soaker. The outer covering is a knitted vinyl with a full barrier. Metal snaps are at the leg and waist openings.

Odor Reduction - The super soaker core helps reduce odor by absorbing the fluid quickly away from the skin area.

Additional Products or Alternatives - You can add booster pads to this product if needed. You can choose from either a reusable or disposable booster pad. Some people also add a cover-up for added extra protection and peace of mind. A disposable equivalent might be Tena Classic Plus Brief.

Additional Information - This is a great product for overnight needs. It is a little bulkier than a daytime diaper, but it is designed to hold a larger capacity. No elastic will touch your skin as it is all completely encased.

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MIP Chamonix imageRibbon that says 4MIP Chamonix

What you should know - The MIP Chamonix Brief was developed for those with skin rashes and irritations. The interior is a soft velour type material with a super soaker centered where needed. This material is soft and gentle on the skin. The outer portion is made with a stay-dry surface. This impermeable barrier protects your clothing, bedding, and furniture from any leakage occurring.

Absorption - The Chamonix is rated for moderate to heavy usage. It is also for both urinary and bowel incontinence.

Fit - There are snaps on both sides of the waist and leg openings to allow you to adjust the fit where needed. You need a snug fit to prevent leakage. With the multiple snap closures, you can adjust the brief to fit your body whether it is a smaller waist, larger thighs, etc.

Available Sizes - It is available in five sizes, from a 24 to a 62-inch waist.

Materials – The outer covering is a stay-dry surface to protect clothing, bedding, and furniture. The inner is a soft velour type material with the soaker pad centered. There are metal snaps at both the leg and waist openings for adjustment.

Odor Reduction - The super soaker core wicks any fluid away from the body and contains it. This will help with odor reduction.

Additional Products or Alternatives - There are extensions available for this product. It can add 4-8 inches onto the waist and hip area if needed. These also have the velour type interior for skin protection. A disposable equivalent might be the Wings, Quilted Brief.

Additional Information - The Chamonix is machine washable and dryer friendly. Measure your waist at the belly button for a proper fit. Start with a single as always with adult cloth diapers.

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Ribbon that says 5MIP Ultra Fit imageMIP Ultra Fit

What you should know - The MIP Ultra Fit Brief was developed for those with moderate to heavy needs. The interior is a soft quilted material with a super soaker centered where needed. This material is soft and gentle on the skin. The outer portion is made with a stay-dry surface. This impermeable barrier protects your clothing, bedding, and furniture from any leakage occurring.

Absorption - The MIP Ultra Fit is rated for moderate to heavy usage. It is also for both urinary and fecal incontinence.

Fit -There are snaps on both sides of the waist and leg openings to allow you to adjust the fit where needed. You need a snug fit to prevent leakage. With the multiple snap closures, you can adjust the brief to fit your body whether it is a smaller waist, larger thighs, etc.

Available Sizes - It is available in six sizes, from an 18 to a 62-inch waist.

Materials – The outer covering is a stay-dry surface to protect clothing, bedding, and furniture. The inner is a soft quilted material with the soaker pad centered. The soaker pad is a 65/35 polyester/rayon blend. There are metal snaps at both the leg and waist openings for adjustment.

Odor Reduction - The super soaker core wicks any fluid away from the body and contains it. This will help with odor reduction.

Additional Products or Alternatives - There are extensions available for this product. It can add 4-8 inches onto the waist and hip area if needed. These also have the quilted type interior for skin protection. A disposable equivalent might be Tena Classic Plus Brief.

Additional Information - The MIP Ultra Fit is machine washable and dryer friendly. Measure your waist at the belly button for a proper fit. Always start with a single if you are going todivider

Here's a table of features for your convenience:

#2 Ibex Ultra Fitted Briefs ibex icon Overnight (Maximum) Waist and leg snaps 20-68" Super soaker $34.61 (Medium case) No
#3 Velcro All In One Moderate to Heavy Velcro closure 19-56" Super soaker core $34.95 (Medium Single) No
#4 Velcro With Pouch Moderate to Heavy Velcro closure 19-56" Super soaker core $33.97 No
#5 MIP Chamonix Moderate to heavy Snaps on waist and leg 24-62" Super soaker core $39.22 Yes
#6 MIP Ultra Fit Moderate to heavy Soft, quilted interior 18-62" Super soaker core $33.42 No

Note from the table dollar bill imagethat some adult cloth diapers are much more expensive, but they often have much more absorption or features such as increased comfort and better-fit features, and they might be discounted because they come by the case which makes them cheaper. You often get what you pay for in this case. Always start with a single to try.


Conclusion
Always be sure and order the right size of adult diapers, and reusable booster pads can be additional padding if needed. If you have odd sized legs, adult cloth diapers may be a good solution for you over a pull-up. Many of these washes and dry over 200 times. Some even work for bowel incontinence, check the product description. Adult cloth diapers save a person a lot of money in the long run, sometimes as much as 80%. The cloth is also good for the ecology of the Earth, you are benefiting all life by contributing to cloth reusable products. The reasons to switch to cloth are many, it can be a good alternative.

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