High-absorbency retail incontinence insert pads: 8 manufacturers compared [2026]

English translation of an article originally published in Japanese on May 11, 2021. Read the Japanese original (Japanese). Product information and dates refer to the original article. Images and manufacturer videos may contain Japanese.

Hiroshi Yagi

This article introduces the highest absorbency guides, expressed as numbers of voids, for retail pads. Long-wear pads may reduce the frequency of changes and ease the burden of care. However, there are risks of skin problems and discomfort. Discuss their use with a healthcare or care professional. Because long-wear pads are highly absorbent, avoid layering other pads over them.

NOTE

Layering another pad over a long-wear pad leaves the long-wear pad’s absorbent core underused.

Each manufacturer’s highest absorbency guide

Manufacturer	Absorbency guide: number of voids
Hakujuji	12 voids
Daio Paper	12 voids
Toyo Tokushi	12 voids
Unicharm	10 voids
Livedo Corporation	9 voids
Nippon Paper Crecia	8 voids
Kao	6 voids
Kami Shoji	6 voids

Retail incontinence insert pads (checked on manufacturers’ official websites on October 1, 2026)

Pads with the highest absorbency

Hakujuji　

Salva Ateraku Pad, One Until Morning, Strong Absorbency

Width	Length	Absorbency guide (voids)
28㎝	64㎝	Urination: 12 voids

Based on 150 mL per void.

• Blue standing leak guards serve as positioning guides.

• They make application easier to understand and help prevent leaks caused by incorrect placement.

• The Strong Absorbency model has a guide of 12 voids.
Hakujuji official website

Reference Salva Ateraku Pad, One Until Morning, Strong AbsorbencyHakujuji official website

Daio Paper

Attento Overnight One-Pad Reassurance, Generous 12-Voids Absorbency for Extra Reassurance Until Morning

Attento Overnight One-Pad Reassurance, 12-Voids Absorbency — Image source: Daio Paper official website

Width	Length	Absorbency guide (voids)
32㎝	63㎝	Urination: 12 voids

Based on 150 mL per void.

• The highest urine capacity in the Attento incontinence insert pad range.^※1

• Soft, dry-feel topsheet.

• Extra-large 63 cm length.

• Fully breathable backing for dry comfort.

*1 As of November 2021
Daio Paper official website

Reference Attento Overnight One-Pad Reassurance, Generous 12-Voids Absorbency for Extra Reassurance Until MorningDaio Paper official website

Toyo Tokushi

Maya Super Absorbency Extra-Large Pad 1800

Width	Length	Absorbency guide (voids)
38㎝	71㎝	Urination: 12 voids

Based on 150 mL per void.

• Extra-large 38 × 71 cm size.

• High-absorbency dry mat absorbs urine.

• Standing leak guards help prevent side leakage.

• Breathable backing reduces trapped moisture.
Toyo Tokushi official website

Maya is sold in drugstores and pharmacies across Japan. Some areas may have no stockists (Toyo Tokushi official Q&A）。

Reference Maya Super Absorbency Extra-Large Pad 1800Toyo Tokushi official website

Unicharm

Lifree 　All-Night Reassurance Incontinence Insert Pad, Nighttime Ultra Super

Width	Length	Absorbency guide (voids)
30㎝	64㎝	Urination: 10 voids

Based on 150 mL per void.

• A generous “10-void absorbent core” that draws urine in.

• Patented “rapid draw-in sheet” technology.

• Wide buttock area and 64 cm length.
Unicharm official website

Reference Lifree All-Night Reassurance Incontinence Insert Pad, Nighttime Ultra SuperUnicharm official website

Livedo Corporation

Refre Skin-Conscious Dry Pad, One Pad for All-Night Reassurance

Width	Length	Absorbency guide (voids)
28㎝	60.5㎝	Urination: 9 voids

Based on 150 mL per void.

• Helps prevent wetness returning to the surface, keeping it dry.

• Strong-fit leak guards.

• Topsheet draws urine in quickly.
Livedo Corporation official website

Reference Refre Skin-Conscious Dry Pad, One Pad for All-Night ReassuranceLivedo Corporation official website

Nippon Paper Crecia

Hadacare Acty Incontinence Insert Pad, Deodorizing and Antibacterial Plus, 8 Voids

Width	Length	Absorbency guide (voids)
32㎝	63㎝	Urination: 8 voids

Based on 150 mL per void.

• Three-dimensionally embossed, soft and dry comfort sheet.

• Extra-strong deodorizing sheet.

• Cloth-like, fully breathable backing.
Nippon Paper Crecia official website

Reference Hadacare Acty Incontinence Insert Pad, Deodorizing and Antibacterial Plus, 8 VoidsNippon Paper Crecia official website

Kao

Relief Pad for Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers, Extra-Reassuring Sound Sleep, 6 Voids

The absorbency guide is 6 voids (based on 150 ml per void).

A 6-void pad for use with tape-fastened adult diapers, featuring side-leak guards, a fully breathable backing and a strong deodorizing sheet.
Kao official website

Reference Relief Pad for Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers, Extra-Reassuring Sound Sleep, 6 VoidsKao official website

Kami Shoji

Elmore Ichiban Generous Absorbency Pad for Comfort Until Morning

Width	Length	Absorbency guide (voids)
32㎝	62㎝	Urination: 6 voids

Based on 150 mL per void.

• Two-slit structure.

• Powerful absorbent core construction.

• Side-leak guards.

• Cloth-like, fully breathable backing.
Kami Shoji official website

Reference Elmore Ichiban Generous Absorbency Pad for Comfort Until MorningKami Shoji official website

Hiroshi Yagi

Some manufacturers also sell pads for hospitals and care facilities with higher absorbency than their retail products. Highly absorbent incontinence insert pads may be available at drugstores; ask a store assistant. Discuss carefully with the wearer, family and healthcare or care professionals how many overnight changes to make, or whether to use a long-wear pad.