Recommended pad-holding pants: product introductions [2026]

English translation of an article originally published in Japanese on May 10, 2021. Read the Japanese original (Japanese). Product information and dates refer to the original article. Images and manufacturer videos may contain Japanese.

If an incontinence insert pad tends to shift in ordinary underwear, pad-holding pants that secure it close to the body are an option. This article introduces products from different manufacturers that I have actually tried and summarizes points to check before purchasing, including size and comfort.

What are pad-holding pants?

Pad-holding pants are underwear designed to hold an incontinence insert pad close to the body. The pants themselves have no absorbent core and are used with a pad. Because there are no overlapping absorbent cores, it is easier to place the pad where needed. In ordinary underwear, a pad can shift as it absorbs urine and becomes heavier, potentially causing leakage.

Pad-holding Underwear: Types, Sizing, Pad Combinations and Precautions [2026]

Pad-holding pants by manufacturer

Gunze Medicure Pad-Compatible Boxer Briefs

These boxer briefs can accommodate pads ranging from light incontinence pads to absorbent pads of around 500 cc. Gunze’s three-dimensional molding technology adapts the fit to pad absorbency, reducing tightness and slipping caused by the pad’s weight. A cotton-blend fabric helps reduce trapped moisture for comfortable wear. Without a pad, they can be worn as ordinary boxer briefs. Their appearance resembles ordinary boxer briefs, offering comfort and reassurance when going out or traveling to places such as hot springs without concern about others noticing.

Reference MedicureGunze official website

Hiroshi Yagi

My particular recommendation is Gunze’s pad-holding pants.

Hakujuji Oshiri Pittari Pants

Also recommended for people who refuse diapers or find them uncomfortable.
They can hold large nighttime pads, making them suitable for heavy urination or overnight use. Their construction holds the pad securely while minimizing pressure against the body.

Reference Oshiri Pittari PantsHakujuji official website

Hiroshi Yagi

I found the compression moderate and the pants easy to put on. The name tag is in a conspicuous position, so check this if it concerns you.

Nepia Tender Pad-Holding Pants

• Excellent fit helps resist shifting!
• High-performance fibers help reduce trapped moisture!
• “Graft-polymerization deodorizing” helps reduce odor!

Reference Nepia Tender Pad-Holding PantsOji Nepia official website

Shiroyagi

Nepia has separate pad-holding pants products for men and women.

Koyo Only One Trunks

Made with ultrafine microfiber. They feel soft against the skin, are comfortable and easy to move in, and do not feel stiff or bulky. The lightweight, thin and stretchy material provides good support for the diaper.

Reference Only One TrunksKoyo official website

Shiroyagi

The waistband tends to roll, which some people may find constricting.

Pad-holding pants: Points to note

Because pad-holding pants fit closely, some products can feel tight around the abdomen or be hard to put on. Depending on fabric color and thickness, the pad may also show through. Rather than buying in bulk initially, check the size and comfort before purchasing the quantity needed.

Shiroyagi

These are pad-holding pants I have personally tried. Other manufacturers also offer them, so look for a product that suits you.