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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.

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Read illustrated explanations and practical points to check when choosing and using adult diapers and incontinence insert pads.

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

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.

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Incontinence Pad Construction and Performance: Absorbency, Speed and Breathability [2026]

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.

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Pull-on Adult Diapers: Types, Sizing and Precautions When Using Pads [2026]

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.

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Flat adult diapers and sheets: uses, absorbency and layering precautions [2026]

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.

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Adult diaper and insert pad absorption speed: selection and product examples [2026]

Adult diaper and insert pad absorption speed: selection and product examples [2026]

Learn how the force and volume of urination relate to pad absorption speed, with product structures, examples and precautions.

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Manufacturer videos: basic tape-fastened adult diaper changes [2026]

Manufacturer videos: basic tape-fastened adult diaper changes [2026]

Find manufacturers’ Japanese-language videos demonstrating tape-fastened adult diaper application, together with current products and key positioning points.

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Male incontinence insert pads by manufacturer: retail and institutional products [2026]

Male incontinence insert pads by manufacturer: retail and institutional products [2026]

Product features, sizes and absorbency guides for male incontinence insert pads sold in retail stores and for hospitals and care facilities.

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Recommended pad-holding pants: product introductions [2026]

Recommended pad-holding pants: product introductions [2026]

An introduction to pad-holding pants the author has personally tried, with product features and points to check for fit, comfort and size.

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Thin tape-fastened adult diapers for use with pads: 5 products compared [2026]

Thin tape-fastened adult diapers for use with pads: 5 products compared [2026]

Compare thin tape-fastened adult diapers and cover designs for use with incontinence insert pads, including sizes, absorbency guides and fit precautions.

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Male incontinence pads: types, wrapping methods and precautions [2026]

Male incontinence pads: types, wrapping methods and precautions [2026]

An illustrated guide to male incontinence insert pads, including triangular and cup folds, product examples and points to consider when choosing and using them.

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Posture for Easier Bowel Movements: Toilet Sitting and Support Equipment [2026 Guide]

Posture for Easier Bowel Movements: Toilet Sitting and Support Equipment [2026 Guide]

Learn about stable forward-leaning toilet posture and equipment that can support seated bowel movements when sitting safely is possible.

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Using and Changing Pull-On Adult Diapers: Official Manufacturer Videos [2026 Guide]

Using and Changing Pull-On Adult Diapers: Official Manufacturer Videos [2026 Guide]

Review key fitting and changing steps for pull-on adult diapers alongside manufacturers’ official Japanese-language demonstration videos.

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Follow a three-step learning guide

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.

STEP 01

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.

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STEP 02

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.

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STEP 03

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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