Tips & Advice: Breathable Underwear Comparison Chart

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	Sort by Breathable Underwear	Sort by NI Rating	Sort by Cost/Each**	Description
	Abena Abri-Flex Premium Protective Underwear (43-74 oz.)	Best	$1.13	Stand-up leak guards for added protection Wetness indicator Tear-away seams make removing easy
	Attends Extra	Better	$0.69	No leakage barriers One strip of elastic around entire leg opening
	Attends Super Plus	Better	$0.72	Extra leakage barriers More absorbent than Extra
	Curity Sleep Pants - Youth Absorbent Underwear	Good	$0.88	Looks and feels like regular underwear Discreet - fits under boxer shorts or pajamas Leak barriers provide lasting overnight protection
	Depend Adjustable Underwear (16 oz.)	Good	$1.04	Pull on with adjustable tabs for a snug fit
	Depend Underwear for Women Moderate (12 oz.)	Good	$0.87	Elastic only on lower half of leg openings No leakage barrier Cardboard-like consistency Least absorbent
	Depend Underwear for Women Maximum (16 oz.)	Good	$0.97	Elastic only on lower half of leg openings No leakage barrier Cardboard-like consistency Least absorbent
	Depend Underwear for Women in Colors and Prints (12 oz.)	Better	$2.05	Protection designed for a woman's body Looks just like regular underwear for discreet protection Locks in liquid
	Depend Underwear for Men (16 oz.)	Good	$0.97	Protection up front Stretch panels for a man's body
	Depend Underwear for Men in Colors and Prints (12 oz.)	Better	$2.05	Protection designed for a man's body Looks just like regular underwear for discreet protection Locks in liquid
	Disposable Children's Absorbent Underwear	Better	$0.58	Soft, absorbent training pants for boys and girls Playful characters printed on both sides of underwear Fits under clothing for discreet appearance
	Nightingale Underwear	Good	$0.62	Most economical
	Prevail Adjustable Underwear	Better	$0.80	Have side seams and tabs Can be put on without removing pants
	Prevail Boxers for Men	Best	$1.56	Same look and feel as regular boxer briefs Great alternative to disposable briefs Advanced Zoning System® puts absorbency where men need it most
	Prevail Extra (31 oz.)	Better	$0.85	Largest range of sizes: Youth to 2XL Narrows through crotch for closer fit Single leg gathers with large leg openings
	Prevail for Women	Good	$0.71	Designed specifically for women Form fitting panels for a better fit SmoothFit™ fabric increases comfort
	Prevail PER-FIT Underwear	Good	$0.62	Economical choice
	Prevail Super Plus (50 oz.)	Better	$1.00	Single leg gathers Larger leg openings accommodate larger thighs Channel collection system
	Prevail Underwear for Men	Good	$0.79	Designed specifically for men Fits like regular men's underwear Rapid dispersion of urine
	Protection Plus Extended Capacity Underwear	Better	$1.52	Extended capacity core Anti-Leak cuffs
	Select Disposable Underwear (14.5-19 oz.)	Good	$0.62	Economical
	Tena Extra (21 oz.)	Best	$0.93	Same as Plus, but with disposal tape
	Tena Men Protective Underwear	Best	$1.11	Look more like men's underwear Increased absorbency
	Tena Plus (19 oz.)	Best	$0.87	Fully elasticized legs with narrow elastic across crotch for narrower fit Double leg guards
	Tena Women Protective Underwear	Best	$0.99	Increased absorbency Designed for women's shape
	Tranquility Daytime (25 oz.)	Best	$0.97	Double leg cuffs Inner peach mat disperses fluid Kufguards for bowel containment
	Tranquility Overnight (34 oz.)	Best	$0.85	Exactly like daytime product, except thicker and more absorbent Available in XS

*absorbency listed when provided by manufacturer

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

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.