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.

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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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Incontinence Insert Pads: Types, Selection, Absorbency and Layering Precautions [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Review rectangular, contoured and men’s incontinence insert pads, their reference absorbency and combinations with adult diapers, with illustrated fitting and layering precautions.

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

Updated: October 27, 2026

An illustrated guide to incontinence insert pad materials, absorbency, absorption speed, breathability, odor control and reading Japanese package labels.

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Retail pads for pull-on adult diapers: absorbency guides from 7 manufacturers [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare seven retail pads for pull-on adult diapers by dimensions and manufacturer-stated numbers of voids, with selection and fit guidance.

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

Updated: October 27, 2026

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

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Retail incontinence insert pads for adult diapers: 9 products from 7 manufacturers [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare current pads for pull-on adult diapers, including thin and slim designs, dimensions, absorbency guides and correct positioning.

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

Updated: October 27, 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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Breathable, skin-conscious retail incontinence insert pads: 7 manufacturers compared [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare retail incontinence insert pads by breathability, skin-contact materials, dimensions and manufacturer-stated absorbency guides.

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

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare the highest manufacturer-stated absorbency guides for retail incontinence insert pads from eight companies, with product features and precautions for extended wear.

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What Are Active Absorbent Briefs? Disposable Underwear Absorbing Less Than 300mL [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Explore thin disposable underwear with built-in absorbent cores and manufacturer-rated absorbency below 300mL, including product colors and sizes.

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Large Incontinence Insert Pads from Seven Companies: Retail Sizes and Absorbency [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare the longest retail incontinence insert pads from seven manufacturers by width, length, and estimated absorbency in voids.

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Adult Diaper Odor Control: Deodorizing Features and Used-Diaper Disposal [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Learn about manufacturers’ deodorizing features and practical disposal, laundry, and room-cleaning measures for controlling adult diaper odors.

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What Are Flow-Through Booster Sheets? Uses, Precautions, and Product Examples [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Learn when flow-through absorbent sheets may help, how they differ from ordinary pads, and what to check before adding them.

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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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