Finding the Best Incontinence Products

ABC'S• OF INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS Finding the best incontinence protection for your unique needs doesn't have to be complicated. Here we cover the ABC's of incontinence product testing and the standards your products should measure up to. A Ba Co BSORBENCY ELIEF IT WORKS OMFORT RATE OF ACQUISITION TEST RETENTION TEST REWET TEST Measures the time required for a product to Measures how much liquid is returned to the surface of a product after several episodes. absorb a standard Measures how much amount of liquid. liquid can be absorbed and retained by a product. WHY IT MATTERS WHY IT MATTERS WHY IT MATTERS Your level of comfort and confidence is The quicker a product absorbs liquid, the less time your skin is exposed directly tied to how well a product can absorb and retain liquids without leaking. A product's ability to keep the skin dry following an episode is essential to skin protection and comfort. to uncomfortable moisture levels. PRODUCT STANDARDS PRODUCT STANDARDS PRODUCT STANDARDS LIGHT/MODERATE NEEDS LIGHT/MODERATE NEEDS LIGHT/MODERATE NEEDS 60 SEC 45 SEC 250 G 250 G < 2.0 G < 1.0 G < 15 SEC > 150 G < 0.35 G HEAVY/SEVERE NEEDS HEAVY/SEVERE NEEDS HEAVY/SEVERE NEEDS < 50 SEC 35 SEC > 400 G 400 G < 1.0 G < 0.5 G < 20 SEC > 250 G < 0.35 G < 25 SEC > 500 G < 0.35 G WHICH BRINGS US TO D IGNITY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE TESTS AND PRODUCTS,VISIT Remember, you don't have to stop living the life you've always enjoyed because of incontinence. Finding the right product for your specific needs is the first step to maintaining your lifestyle and living life on your own terms. LIVECONFIDENTLY.COM/ABC *Source: NAFC **Source: UL-STR Live Confidently