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Comparison Chart Breathable Underwear
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Breathable Underwear NI Rating Cost/Each** Description
Depend Underwear for Women Extra 12oz Good $1.05
  • Elastic only on lower half of leg openings
  • No leakage barrier
  • Cardboard-like consistency
  • Least absorbent
Depend Underwear for Women Super Plus 16oz Good $1.25
  • Elastic only on lower half of leg openings
  • No leakage barrier
  • Cardboard-like consistency
  • Least absorbent
Depend Underwear for Men 16 oz. Good $1.22
  • Protection up front
  • Stretch panels for a man's body
Depend Adjustable Underwear 16oz Good $1.34
  • Pull on but tabs may be adjusted for snug fit
Tranquility Daytime 25 oz Best $1.09
  • Double leg cuffs
  • Inner peach mat disperses fluid
  • Kufguards for bowel containment
Tranquility Overnight 34oz Best $1.17
  • Exactly like daytime product, except thicker and more absorbent
  • Available in XS
Attends Extra Better $0.80
  • No leakage barriers
  • One strip of elastic around entire leg opening
Attends Super Plus Better $0.83
  • Extra leakage barriers
  • More absorbent than Extra
Prevail Extra 31 oz. Better $0.87
  • Largest range of sizes: Youth to 2XL
  • Narrows through crotch for closer fit
  • Single leg gathers with large leg openings
Prevail Super Plus 50 oz. Better $1.00
  • Single leg gathers
  • Larger leg openings accommodate larger thighs
  • Channel collection system
Tena Plus 19oz Best $0.90
  • Fully elasticized legs with narrow elastic across crotch for narrower fit
  • Double leg guards
Tena Extra 21 oz Best $1.03
  • Same as Plus, but with disposal tape
Nightingale Underwear Good $0.69
  • Most economical
Tena Women Protective Underwear Best $1.17
  • Increased absorbency
  • Designed for women's shape
Tena Men Protective Underwear Best $1.17
  • Look more like men's underwear
  • Increased absorbency
Prevail Adjustable Underwear Better $0.91
  • Have side seams and tabs
  • Can be put on without removing pants
Select Disposable Underwear Good $0.83
  • Economical
Prevail PER-FIT Underwear Good $0.65
  • Economical choice
Protection Plus Extended Capacity Underwear Better $1.41
  • Extended capacity core
  • Anti-Leak cuffs
*absorbency listed when provided by manufacturer
**cost each based on Large size/case

All of the breathable underwear:
  • Are white in color
  • Have a cloth-like outer layer
  • Have tear away sides
  • Are easy to pull up and down
Most of the products are available in Small, Medium, Large and X-Large sizes.