Article Library

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.

Pad-holding pants

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

Updated: October 27, 2026

How pad-holding underwear supports incontinence insert pads, with guidance on sizing, breathability, compatible pads, washing and everyday use.

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Recommended pad-holding pants: product introductions [2026]

Updated: October 27, 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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Openable Pad-Holding Pants: Types and How to Choose [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Explore openable cloth pad-holding pants and disposable cover-type diapers, including compatible pads, sizing, and changing in bed.

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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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