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.

Pull-on adult diapers

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

Updated: October 27, 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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Two-way adult diapers: features and use [discontinued in 2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

An archival guide to two-way adult diapers that combined pull-on and tape-fastened functions. The products were discontinued in 2026.

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Boxer-style adult diapers: 5 products from 3 manufacturers [2026]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare five boxer-style pull-on adult diapers by waist size, absorbency guide and retail or institutional availability.

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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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Discreet Ultra-Thin Pull-On Adult Diapers: Underwear-Like Designs, Colors, Sizes, and Absorbency [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare ultra-thin pull-on adult diapers from three manufacturers, including underwear-like designs, colors, waist sizes, and pad compatibility.

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

Updated: October 27, 2026

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

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Colored Pull-On Adult Diapers: Pink, Beige, and Gray Retail Products [2026 Guide]

Updated: October 27, 2026

Compare pink, beige, and gray retail pull-on adult diapers by design, waist size, and approximate absorbency.

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High-Absorbency Pull-on Adult Diapers: 6 Manufacturers Compared in Japan [2026]

Updated: October 26, 2026

A six-manufacturer comparison of higher-absorbency pull-on adult diapers sold in Japan, with waist sizes, reference counts and practical selection precautions.

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Larger Pull-on Adult Diapers: Sizes L and Above from Six Manufacturers [2026]

Updated: October 26, 2026

A comparison of larger pull-on adult diapers from six manufacturers, including waist ranges, absorbency references, product links and tips for checking fit.

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Smaller Pull-on Adult Diapers: Comparing SS–S Waist Sizes and Absorbency [2026]

Updated: October 26, 2026

Compare SS–S retail pull-on adult diapers from LiveDo, Kao, Unicharm and Kami Shoji, with waist ranges, absorbency references and fit considerations.

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Pads for Pull-on Adult Diapers: Comparing 7 Manufacturers in Japan [2026]

Updated: October 26, 2026

An illustrated guide to pads for pull-on adult diapers, their 2-fold shape and fitting, with retail examples from 7 Japanese manufacturers.

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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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