Tips & Advice: Breathable Outer Layer Briefs Comparison Chart

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	Sort by Briefs with Breathable Outer Layer	Sort by NI Rating	Sort by Cost/Each**	Description
	Abena Abri-Form AirPlus Briefs"	Best	$0.82	Soft, cloth-like outer layer Absorbent zones on sides and in back Refastenable tape tabs plus a wetness indicator
	Attends Breathable Briefs	Best	$0.60	Single leg gather Flex-tabs press down, then tug Available in Regular size for shorter persons who usually use Large size
	Attends Briefs Extended Wear	Best	$1.39	Additional fluff and polymer to be more absorbent Available in two sizes Great for all night
	Cool Comfort Fitted Briefs	Good	$0.50	Economical Refastenable tape tabs Wetness Indicator Stripe
	Depend Silhouette Briefs for Women	Best	$1.87	Look and feel just like regular underwear Slim profile for a discreet, unnoticeable fit Maximum absorbency for improved dryness
	Depend Real Fit Briefs for Men	Best	$1.87	Look and feel just like regular underwear Slim profile for a discreet fit no one will notice Maximum absorbency for improved dryness
	Medline Comfort-Aire Briefs	Good	$0.68	Soft, breathable side panels for added comfort Extra wide tabs for a secure fit "Grab anywhere" closure system reduces waste
	Molicare Comfort Briefs	Best	$1.11	Interior leak barriers for exceptional absorbency Less bulky Dual refastening tapes for a secure fit
	Prevail Adult Briefs (69 oz.)	Better	$0.50	Absorbent daytime brief Easy-Lock Fastener Fecal containment zone
	Prevail Ben-e-Fit Briefs	Good	$0.83	Cloth-like outer fabric Easy Lock Tabs ensure you're wearing the correct size Advanced Zoning System puts absorbency where you need it most
	Prevail Breezers	Good	$0.55	Economical Easy-Lock Fasteners for easy maneuvering Comfortable and discreet
	Prevail NU-FIT Briefs	Better	$0.47	Cloth-like outer fabric Uses Easy-Lock Fastener for easy attachment Advanced Zoning System puts absorbency where you need it most
	Prevail PerFit Adult Briefs	Good	$0.49	Odor Guard™ Plus stops odors before they start Advanced Zoning System puts absorbency where you need it most Easy to remove and refasten
	Prevail PM Extended Wear (108 oz.)	Better	$0.82	Colors: M-yellow, L-green Thicker with functional zones More comfortable for nighttime use
	Prevail Stretch Fit	Unique	$0.63	Stretch side panels White Ideal for ambulatory users
	Restore Briefs	Better	$0.72	Breathable side panels increase air flow Absorbent core has Remedy Skin Cream for improved skin health Dual core wicks fluid away from skin
	Select Soft n' Breathable Briefs	Good	$0.76	Breathable sides Refastenable hooks Form fitting and comfortable
	Tena Classic Plus (18 oz.)	Better	$0.58	Plastic tape zone across front Colors - S-green, M-white, R-lavender, L-blue, XL-beige
	Tena Flex	Unique	$0.70	Breathable belt around waist Diaper hooks in front Can be easily repositioned for wound care
	Tena Stretch Ultra Tena Stretch Super	Best	$0.79 $1.25	Breathable sides Easy up and down Strip of refastenable Velcro M/R-lavender, L/XL-yellow Increased absorbency with Super
	Tena Super (25 oz.)	Best	$0.93	All sizes, green color Breathable sides Designed for heavy wetting Infrequent changes
	Tena Ultra Briefs	Best	$0.67	Breathable sides Colors - M-white, R-lavender, L-blue, XL-peach
	Tranquility SlimLine Breathable Briefs	Best	$0.88	Breathable sides help air circulate Micro-hook closure tabs Good for warm climates

*absorbency listed when provided by manufacturer

**cost of each based on lowest costing size/absorbency combination

NI Rating based on:

• Absorbency
• Cost
• Wearability

All of the breathable outer layer briefs:

• Have a breathable, cloth-like outer layer
• Have 2 Velcro tabs per side, except Tena Ultra Stretch, Tena Classic Plus, Tena Flex, Depend Real Fit and Depend Silhouette
• Are white (unless color specified)
• Are available in S, M, L and XL sizes
• Have an elasticized waist on Tena Flex, all others with flat waistband