Explore adult diaper types, absorbency, fit and everyday use. This library brings together the English articles available from Adult Diaper Information Center Japan. New English articles appear here as they are published.
English articles
Read illustrated explanations and practical points to check when choosing and using adult diapers and incontinence insert pads.
Adult diaper basics
All articles →![Where to Ask About Adult Diapers: Manufacturers’ Advice Lines [2026 Guide]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/電話アイキャッチ-1024x538.png)
Where to Ask About Adult Diapers: Manufacturers’ Advice Lines [2026 Guide]
Find telephone advice services from six adult diaper manufacturers for questions about product selection, leakage, and fitting.
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Standing Leak Guards in Adult Diapers and Incontinence Insert Pads: Function, Fitting and Precautions [2026]
Learn how standing leak guards work in adult diapers and incontinence insert pads, how to raise and position them, and what to check for side leakage and skin irritation.
Read the guide ↗![Incontinence Insert Pads: Types, Selection, Absorbency and Layering Precautions [2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/urine-pad-featured-v2-1024x538.png)
Incontinence Insert Pads: Types, Selection, Absorbency and Layering Precautions [2026]
Review rectangular, contoured and men’s incontinence insert pads, their reference absorbency and combinations with adult diapers, with illustrated fitting and layering precautions.
Read the guide ↗![Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers: Types, Sizing and Fitting [2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/adult-tape-diaper-guide-2026-1024x538.png)
Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers: Types, Sizing and Fitting [2026]
Learn how tape-fastened adult diapers differ from pull-on adult diapers, how to check hip size and fit, and what to consider when using incontinence insert pads.
Read the guide ↗![Pad-holding Underwear: Types, Sizing, Pad Combinations and Precautions [2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holder-pants-featured-1024x538.png)
Pad-holding Underwear: Types, Sizing, Pad Combinations and Precautions [2026]
How pad-holding underwear supports incontinence insert pads, with guidance on sizing, breathability, compatible pads, washing and everyday use.
Read the guide ↗![Incontinence Pad Construction and Performance: Absorbency, Speed and Breathability [2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adult-pad-featured-1024x538.png)
Incontinence Pad Construction and Performance: Absorbency, Speed and Breathability [2026]
An illustrated guide to incontinence insert pad materials, absorbency, absorption speed, breathability, odor control and reading Japanese package labels.
Read the guide ↗![Pull-on Adult Diapers: Types, Sizing and Precautions When Using Pads [2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pants-featured-1024x538.png)
Pull-on Adult Diapers: Types, Sizing and Precautions When Using Pads [2026]
A practical illustrated guide to pull-on adult diapers, including their types, fit, putting them on, insert pads and price per diaper.
Read the guide ↗![Two-way adult diapers: features and use [discontinued in 2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2wayアイキャッチ-1024x538.png)
Two-way adult diapers: features and use [discontinued in 2026]
An archival guide to two-way adult diapers that combined pull-on and tape-fastened functions. The products were discontinued in 2026.
Read the guide ↗![Adult diaper covers: combinations, sizing and precautions [2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/omutsu-cover-featured-1024x538.png)
Adult diaper covers: combinations, sizing and precautions [2026]
An illustrated guide to adult diaper covers, combinations with cloth diapers or insert pads, sizing, comfort and washing precautions.
Read the guide ↗![Retail pads for pull-on adult diapers: absorbency guides from 7 manufacturers [2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/二つ折りパッド高吸収量アイキャッチ-1-1024x538.png)
Retail pads for pull-on adult diapers: absorbency guides from 7 manufacturers [2026]
Compare seven retail pads for pull-on adult diapers by dimensions and manufacturer-stated numbers of voids, with selection and fit guidance.
Read the guide ↗![Flat adult diapers and sheets: uses, absorbency and layering precautions [2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/フラットシートアイキャッチ-2-1024x538.png)
Flat adult diapers and sheets: uses, absorbency and layering precautions [2026]
A guide to flat absorbent diapers, their intended use with covers, limitations of breathability and leak guards, and precautions against layering.
Read the guide ↗![Free adult diaper chat support and selection tools: 6 manufacturers [2026]](https://062.design/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/チャットボットアイキャッチ-1-1024x538.png)
Free adult diaper chat support and selection tools: 6 manufacturers [2026]
An overview of six manufacturers’ online diaper selection services, distinguishing chat support from questionnaires that suggest products.
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Start with product types and structure, then move on to selection and fit, and finally to use and changing. The guides below are available in English. Links to Japanese articles are clearly marked.
Types and structure
Understand pull-on adult diapers, tape-fastened adult diapers, incontinence insert pads and pad-holding underwear. Learn what each product is designed to do.
Read the guide →Choosing a product, absorbency and size
Check the product type, body fit, reference absorbency and time until the next change. Compare the features that matter for the person using the product.
Read the guide →Fitting, use and changing
Explore insert pad placement, standing leak guards, fastening tapes, changing demonstrations, skin cleansing and disposal after use.
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