Two-way adult diapers: features and use [discontinued in 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.

Hiroshi Yagi

Discontinued in 2026. This article is retained as a record.

Features of two-way adult diapers

These products combine the functions of pull-on adult diapers and tape-fastened adult diapers. They can be used as pull-on adult diapers during daytime activity and as tape-fastened adult diapers during less active periods such as nighttime. They cost somewhat more.

Advantages of two-way adult diapers

Toilet assistance for someone wearing tape-fastened adult diapers can be difficult because the tapes must be fastened while the person is struggling to stand. Pull-on adult diapers can simply be pulled up. Two-way adult diapers can be pulled up like pull-on adult diapers, making assistance easier. A new two-way adult diaper can also be put on without completely removing trousers.

Products by manufacturer

Livedo Corporation　

Product range: Refre

Transformable Pitatch Pants

1. Transformable Pitatch Pants

Size	Waist	Absorbency guide (voids)
ML	70～95㎝	6 voids
LL	90～120㎝	6 voids

Based on 150 mL per void.

• Opens up and changes shape!

• Easy to walk in and resists leakage

• Side-leak prevention!
Livedo Corporation website

Reference Transformable Pitatch PantsLivedo Corporation

Kao　

Product range: Relief

Pants That Convert to Tape-Fastened Diapers

1. Pants That Convert to Tape-Fastened Diapers

Size	Waist	Absorbency guide (voids)
M-L	65～95cm	6 voids
L-LL	85～120cm	6 voids

Based on 150 mL per void.

One product works as both pull-on adult diapers and tape-fastened adult diapers. It starts as pull-on adult diapers; opening the abdominal perforation quickly converts it to a tape-fastened design!

For people whose condition varies, with some days active and others spent in bed. Also for people working on rehabilitation after hospital discharge.
Kao website

Reference Pants That Convert to Tape-Fastened DiapersKao

Hiroshi Yagi

Recommended for people who use a portable toilet while wearing tape-fastened adult diapers.