The term incontinence pants covers a range of products that are designed to be worn alone or with incontinence pads, to help those who suffer from incontinence. These products include diaper style pads as well as quite normal looking undergarments for both men and women that allow for an absorbent pad to be inserted. They are the next step up from incontinence pants for those looking for increased protection.
A common design is a washable undergarment, with a waterproof crotch, These hold a washable liner in place to catch any urine which is inadvertently emitted. Another style looks just like a normal pair of underwear, but is highly absorbent. These don’t need any extra pads to be inserted as they are designed to wick any moisture away from the skin. These come in a range of thickness depending on how much urine needs to be captured with a typical episode of incontinence.
Another design of is very similar to a washable cloth diaper that has a plastic cover. Similarly, plastic incontinence pants can be worn over other underwear with an absorbent pad to help prevent leakage.
Most women find that an absorbent underwear insert or a pull up diaper style of incontinence pant is the most effective. However for men there are a couple of other options. If a smaller amount of urine is leaking, a drip collector is sometimes helpful. This is a pocket with an absorbent pad that is worn over the penis. There is also a catheter style device that has a tube leading to a collection bag. This may be useful if it is necessary to collect larger amounts of urine.
Incontinence pants or pads are the most effective way to contain leakage, but if more security is desired additional pads can be bought to protect bedding, upholstered chairs, or any area where someone suffering from incontinence might be located for a longer period of time.