Carer Reusable Protective Underwear Special Review

 * I've adjusted my Diaper Test Methodology to account for the unique aspects of these reusable incontinence products (see below for details)

Summary

For this review we’re doing something a bit different from the usual review and evaluating Carer’s reusable incontinence underwear. I’d like to give a special shout out to Carer for providing the samples to do this review! I have a strong appreciation for a company like Carer that talks to consumers and is actively looking for feedback on ways to improve their products. Through this review I’ll be sharing feedback on several iterations of Carer products: the M65 Men's Leak-proof Underwear, M66 Men's Absorbent Underwear and M67 Men's Protective Underwear men’s protective underwear SJK01 (W01) Women's Incontinence Underwear women’s protective underwear. Since I don’t currently have a good review reference point for either protective underwear or reusable products I’ve simplified this review to cover what I believe to be the important aspects of each product without going too deep into scoring.

For those unfamiliar with the terminology, protective underwear refers to an underwear-style product with closed stretchable elastic-sides for fitting. This compares with adult diapers (often called briefs), which have open fastenable sides similar to those of baby diapers. Of course, to make things more confusing, briefs also often refer to regular form-fitting non-absorbent underwear. Carer’s products are similar to regular form-fitting underwear that can be used and washed hundreds of times, but they also provide a modest amount of protection for bladder leaks. They accomplish this via well-positioned textile-based padding sitting above a leak-proof cloth layer (kind of like the reverse of what you’d get from a waterproof winter coat). They won’t provide the level of protection you’d get from an adult diaper, but if you suffer smaller leaks here and there as is often the case for those with stress incontinence or post-micturition dribble then these would be a great choice. Alternatively, if you suffer from heavier leakage and wear adult diapers these could be worn overtop to provide additional protection against leaks, instead of, or in addition to diaper boosters.

Reusable Protective Underwear vs Adult Diapers:

 

Pros:

• Comfortable and skin friendly when dry (consistent snug fit + better sizing)
• Can be reused multiple times (cost savings)
• Can “air dry” between lighter wettings (extends absorbency)
• Worn discreetly (no crinkling noises, minimal bulge under clothing)
  

Cons:

• Often less absorbent/more surface dampness (lower ratio of absorbance to padding)
• Higher initial unit cost
• Not suitable for bowel incontinence
• Requires regular washes
  

Product Details

For the purpose of this post I will be reviewing and referring to the medium sized
M66 Men's Absorbent Underwear, medium sized M67 Men's Protective Underwear, medium sized SJK01 (W01) Women's Incontinence Underwear and large sized M65 Men's Leak-proof Underwear briefs. However, other available sizes are listed below.:

Packaging

Brand: Carer
Manufacturer: Carer SPK
Origin: China
Units Per Bag: 1, 3, 6, or 9
Founded: 2011
Advertised Absorbency: Normal/Plus (150-300 ml by product)

Our initial diaper testing methodology was designed with disposable diapers with wings in mind. So to accommodate the Carer reusable protective underwear we’ve made some adjustments to the way measurements are calculated. The figure below shows an example of the underwear measurements. Note, that the width does not account for the amount of stretch on the sides, so they can be expected to fit a larger size than measured. Moreover, since the padding dimensions on the wings often vary by shape the average width/height is taken to account for the shape (e.g. triangle/semicircle). We also added an additional metric of “time to dry” unique to reusable products to give you a sense of how long each brief will take to dry when completely soaked and left to hang dry at room temperature.

* For caregivers it's important to know that these (as well as most reusable products) don't feature a wetness indicator, so care needs to be taken to check for dampness.

1.1 Underwear Dimensions (left), Padding Dimension (right)

1.2 Carer Underwear Hang Dry

1.3 Carer Underwear Packaging

M65 Men's Leak-proof Underwear

Backsheet: Cloth (reusable) 100% cotton body (70/30% viscose/polyester pad)
Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
Advertised Absorbency: 200 ml (7 oz)
Standing Inner Leak Guards: No
Leg Gathers: No * (not elastic but does fit snugly)
Product Style: Reusable Underwear
Outer Color: Black (White Waistband)
Inner Color: Black (White Absorbent Pad)
Folded Thickness: 1.5 cm (0.6")
Folded Length: 32 cm (12.6")
Dry Weight: 100 g (3.5 oz)
Brief Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 64 cm (25.2") x 36 cm (14.2") x 13 cm (5.1") x 36 cm (14.2")
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 34 cm (13.4") x 11 cm (4.3") x 8 cm (3.2") x 14 cm (5.5")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH): 1.5 cm (0.6") x 6 cm (2.4") x 3 cm (1.2") x 4 cm (1.6")
Padding Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Triangular, Triangular
Total Padding Area: 314 cm² (48.6 in²)

 

2.1 Carer M65 Underwear (back/front)

Laboratory Absorbency Tests

Total Absorption Volume (after press out): 240 ml (8.1 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out): 215 ml (7.3 oz)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last): (26 s, 31 s, 188 s)
Wet Folded Thickness: 1.8 cm (0.7")
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio: 0.68 ml / cm² (0.15 oz / in²)
Press Out Volume: 25 ml (0.9 oz)
Time to Hang Dry: TBD

The M65 men's leak proof underwear absorbed a little more than expected in the lab absorbency test. Surface dampness was apparent after all tests, but not more than I would expect from washable padding. The backsheet was generally water resistant but some moisture did wick around it by the second and 3rd wetting.

2.2 Carer M65 After Capacity Test

"Real World" Absorbency Tests

Daily Drips & Dribbles Rating: 8
The absorbent padding in the M65 men's leak-proof underwear is fairly rectangular but with a high enough rise at the front to catch smaller drips and dribbles from any angle. The padding doesn’t go far up the rear so it may not perform as well in overnight wear (due to its relatively low absorbency it’s not really suited for bedwetting). Even so, it was perfect for daily wear where I generally only experience smaller leaks. I never had this underwear leak on me with drips and dribbles and the backsheet did a good jot at preventing any soak through. I did try pushing it a little and found it leaked when just the front padding hit saturation and the back was relatively dry so I think moderate leaks may be a bit much for it. I’d recommend the M65 men's leak proof underwear for those with lighter daytime incontinence and potentially even moderate incontinence with an appropriate booster pad to increase the absorbency.

Additional Protection Rating: 4

For those who wear cheaper incontinence underwear that is sometimes prone to leaks, reusable protective underwear can be a great addition to boost confidence. Using reusable underwear as extra leakage protection is a huge plus, because if leaks do occur you only need to wash a pair of underwear rather than your bedding or pants. This can be accomplished by wearing the reusable protective underwear over the disposable product. To put this to the test for the M65 men's leak proof underwear I used it in combination with Goodnites XL protective underwear, an underwear geared toward bedwetting for youths/young adults that is often cheaper than regular adult diapers. The issue with Goodnites is that the padding (particularly at the rear) is relatively prone to leaks/pressout so I’ve found, if worn for bedwetting, they will leak at least a couple times per week. They’re also not designed for dailywear so if you don’t remove it before sitting down in the morning you’ll likely have a leak even if they didn’t leak overnight. The latter happens consistently so I used that fact to put the Carer Incontinence underwear to the test. The M65 men's leak proof underwear initially seemed to do alright, but I found because the padding is relatively narrow and doesn’t go far up the rear it wasn’t able to capture leakage through the rear leg gathers. Eventually there was substantial leakage that just wicked/pushed up to the outside of the padding.

2.3 Carer M65 as Additional Protection for Goodnites XL

Wear & Tear Tests

Fitting

The fit of the M65 men's leak proof underwear underwear is atypical in that the sizing seems to be down a size from the usual North American or European sizing. I typically wear a size medium or sometimes even small for diapers/underwear but for these I was best fitted to the large. Even then, the fit isn’t exceptionally large and I feel it could benefit from a bit of a higher raise up the front; albeit, I certainly felt some slack. That said, the granular sizing and high quality elastic stretch make it easy to get a good fit.

 

2.4 Carer Incontinence M65 Underwear Fit

 

Comfort Rating: 8

The M65 men's leak proof underwear underwear has a good strong waistband and very soft inner fabric. It’s somewhat susceptible to surface dampness when wet but not any more so than any other reusable product. For drips or dribbles I barely noticed the surface dampness so that would only factor in if you were using it for heavier daytime incontinence 75mm+). The only downside I noticed when wearing was that the design includes a “fly” at the front; this leaves a slightly rougher edge where the edge of the padding comes in contact with the wearer’s skin and can cause a bit of discomfort during movement. Personally, I don’t find the “fly” adds much to men's underwear in general as it’s cumbersome to use and much easier to simply pull down your underwear when you need to go. This improvement has been made in newer Carer Incontinence products like the M66 men's absorbent underwear and M67 men's protective underwear so there are other options if you don’t like this “feature”. That said, if you have minor incontinence and you’re one of those who finds utility in the “fly” this could be a good choice for you.

2.5 Carer M65 Backsheet and Topsheet

Durability Rating (dry): 9
The M65 men's leak proof underwear has a thick 100% cotton body, the cotton is well woven but decently flexible and it has a relatively large elastic waistband to keep everything in place. It also features a padding layer that is 30% polyester (think water-proofing) and 70% viscose for absorbency. When I went running in this underwear there was a bit of rigidity in the padding, but the padding retains its form and doesn’t bunch or clump at all. However, it may shift a bit when active.

Discretion Rating: 9*

This protective underwear is very discreet and on the face of it doesn’t look a whole lot different from regular underwear under clothing or even standalone. If you usually wear tighter form-fitting outerwear you may notice the shape a bit more but it’s quite unlikely. In terms of sound, I never noticed much noise. If you listen hard you may hear a slight crinkle, but it’s nothing like you’d get from a disposable diaper and you’d be hard pressed to notice a difference between this and regular clothing.

*I preface my rating with that I’m rating it in accordance to products for lighter incontinence. In that regard you likely won’t notice odors until it’s close to leaking but its breathable reusable materials mean it can actually dry out between small leaks extending its usable absorbency.

2.6 Carer M65 Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

 

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M66 Men's Absorbent Underwear

Backsheet: Cloth (reusable) 100% cotton body (viscose/polyester/pu pad)
Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Advertised Absorbency: 230 ml (8 oz)
Standing Inner Leak Guards: No
Leg Gathers: No * (not elastic but does fit snugly)
Product Style: Reusable Underwear
Outer Color: Black
Inner Color: Black (White Absorbent Pad)
Folded Thickness: 1.3 cm (0.5")
Folded Length: 30 cm (11.8")
Dry Weight: 105 g (3.7 oz)
Brief Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 60 cm (23.6") x 35 cm (13.8") x 19 cm (7.5") x 35 cm (13.8")
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 35 cm (13.8") x 17.5 cm (6.9") x 11 cm (4.3") x 19 cm (7.5")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH): 3.3 cm (1.3") x 10 cm (3.9") x 4 cm (1.6") x 5 cm (2")
Padding Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Triangular, Triangular
Total Padding Area: 490 cm² (76 in²)
 

3.1 Carer M66 Underwear (back/front)

Laboratory Absorbency Tests

Total Absorption Volume (after press out): 255 ml (8.6 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out): 245 ml (8.3 oz)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last): (17 s, 24 s, 24 s)
Wet Folded Thickness: 1.5 cm (0.6")
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio: 0.5 ml / cm² (0.11 oz / in²)
Press Out Volume: 10 ml (0.3 oz)
Time to Hang Dry: TBD

The M66 men's absorbent underwear showed better absorbency than the M65 men's leak proof underwear in the lab absorbency test, with about 30 ml of additional absorbance. There was far less pooling during each wetting and thus faster overall absorption. Surface dampness was pretty similar, as expected, but there was less leakage wicking out the sides so I expect it to be less likely to show any leaks.

 

3.2 Carer M66 After Capacity Test

"Real World" Absorbency Tests

Daily Drips & Dribbles Rating: 10
The absorbent padding in the M66 men's absorbent underwear is wide enough at the front to catch drips and dribbles with ease from any angle. Like the M65 men's leak proof underwear the padding doesn’t go far up the rear, so it could potentially be a problem in overnight wear, but I feel the fit makes this less of a concern and it would only be a concern if used as additional protection. Another plus with this underwear is that it's so breathable that it can dry out between smaller wettings. During testing I didn’t notice much dampness and never had any leaks during daily wear. Just as I did with the M65 leak proof underwear I tried pushing it to see how far it would go in terms of absorbency. In this case it eventually leaked through the back while the front padding was generally impermeable. Still, there was less overall leakage than in the M65 men's leak proof underwear further demonstrating the greater absorbance of this underwear. All in all, unless you’re really attached to underwear with a “fly” of the M65 men's leak proof underwear then the M66 men's absorbent underwear underwear is a much better option. With reusable products there isn’t as much of a cost-to-absorbency trade-off so generally it’s best to go with the more absorbent product if it's equally or more comfortable. Moreover, if using this for moderate incontinence you could potentially make it work with the addition of a booster pad.

Additional Protection Rating: 6

The M66 men's absorbent underwear was a noticeable improvement over the M65 men's leak proof underwear when used as additional protection. The wider padding helped with edge containment. Again it was worn in combination with a Goodnites XL protective underwear and tested when sitting after a bedwetting episode in the night. There were no leaks in the front of the brief but it did eventually leak through the rear gathers. The main issue being that the padding doesn’t extend quite far enough up the rear to provide sufficient coverage in this area. Yet, when seated this area tends to be the most common location for leaks from pressout. That said, there was less leakage from the M65 men's leak proof underwear than the M66 men's absorbent underwear and its front and mid-coverage would be excellent coupled with smaller incontinence pads for daytime usage.

3.3 Carer M66 as Additional Protection for Goodnites XL

Wear & Tear Tests

Fitting

The M66 men's absorbent underwear sizing is about what you’d expect for regular men's underwear if not slightly smaller. I tested the medium size and found the fit slightly snugger than the M65 men's leak-proof underwear large and considerably more comfortable. The rise is slightly higher, but not exceptionally so, which gives a better overall fit and coverage. The elastic waistband is a bit narrower but I found it to be more comfortable, so even though the sizing is less granular it’s easier to get a good fit if you’re between sizes.

3.4 Carer Incontinence M66 Underwear Fit

Comfort Rating: 10

The M66 men's absorbent underwear was a big improvement over the M65 men's leak proof underwear in terms of comfort and is among the most comfortable underwear I’ve worn, protective or otherwise. It gets rid of the “fly” in the front and consequently fixes the issue where the edge of the pad could rub against the skin. Moreover, the pad is wider and better fit to the wear. I never noticed much surface dampness with drips and dribbles, though it may be more apparent with larger wettings. I also found the waistband, which is wrapped in the backsheet cloth to be more comfortable than the typical underwear elastic. All in all I don’t have any significant complaints with respect to comfort in this underwear, I just wish the padding rose a bit higher up the rear so it could be used as added protection.

3.5 Carer M66 Backsheet and Topsheet

Durability Rating (dry): 10
The M66 men's absorbent underwear features a flexible 100% cotton body and the cotton is well woven, including over the elastic waistband. I wore this underwear when running and hardly noticed the pad, compared with the shifting of the M65 men's leak proof underwear. Like the M65 men's leak proof underwear the padding doesn’t bunch or clump at all with wash or wear and I have no complaints in terms of durability.

Discretion Rating: 10*

This underwear was very much like the M65 men's leak proof underwear for discretion but I give it a slightly higher ranking because it provides even better noise discretion (I didn’t hear a thing). It seems like the odor protection may be a bit better too given the wider padding coverage.

*Again, I preface my rating with that I’m rating it in accordance to products for lighter incontinence.

3.6 Carer M66 Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

 

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M67 Men's Protective Underwear

Backsheet: Cloth (reusable) 100% cotton body (viscose/polyester pad)
Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Advertised Absorbency: 300 ml (10 oz)
Standing Inner Leak Guards: No
Leg Gathers: No * (not elastic but does fit snugly)
Product Style: Reusable Underwear
Outer Color: White
Inner Color: White
Folded Thickness: 1.5 cm (0.6")
Folded Length: 31 cm (12.2")
Dry Weight: 120 g (4.2 oz)
Brief Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 62 cm (24.4") x 30 cm (11.8") x 25 cm (9.8") x 30 cm (11.8")
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 41 cm (16.1") x 10 cm (3.9") x 10 cm (3.9") x 18 cm (7.1")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH): 0 x 0 x 4 cm (1.6") x 14 cm (5.5")
Padding Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Flat, Triangular
Total Padding Area: 522 cm² (80.6 in²)
 

4.1 Carer M67 Underwear (back/front)

Laboratory Absorbency Tests

Total Absorption Volume (after press out): 265 ml (9 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out): 270 ml (9.1 oz)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last): (30 s, 32 s, 29 s)
Wet Folded Thickness: 1.5 cm (0.6")
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio: 0.51 ml / cm² (0.11 oz / in²)
Press Out Volume: 5 ml (0.17 oz)
Time to Hang Dry: TBD

The M67 men's protective underwear was the most absorbent of the 3 sets of men's underwear tested, though only slightly more so than the M66 men's absorbent underwear. As expected, the surface dampness measure was about the same as the other two. That said, it was easily the least susceptible to leakage from pressout or more generally of all Carer products tested.

 

4.2 Carer M67 After Capacity Test

"Real World" Absorbency Tests

Daily Drips & Dribbles Rating: 10
The M67 men's protective underwear was perfect for catching daily drips and dribbles, though perhaps slightly less so than the M66 men's absorbent underwear due to the lesser coverage at the front. I never had an issue during testing so I didn’t hold it against it in this review. On the flip side, it has more padding coverage at the rear and could be particularly good for those with light overnight incontinence. It’s not absorbent enough for full on bedwetting, but would be good for those with a continuous low flow drip or occasional light leakage with movement. – pushed in terms of absorbency – . Other than that I think this would be a good alternative to the M66 men's absorbent underwear for those who like the boxer-brief fit and it may even provide a bit more absorbency. Like the other underwear tested, this too could be brought up to moderate absorbency with the addition of a booster pad.

Additional Protection Rating: 7

The M67 men's protective underwear provided a modest improvement over the M66 men's absorbent underwear when used as additional protection. Once again it was worn in combination with a Goodnites XL protective underwear and tested when sitting after a bedwetting episode the previous night. Initially there was no sign of leakage and the wider/higher padding rise at the rear appeared to be very effective at preventing pressout leaks. However after sitting for a bit longer a small leak developed near the right rear as the rear padding hit a point of saturation. There wasn’t any leakage over the very back of the padding but rather it happened at the rear between the legs. It’s possible that this could be prevented with a little more padding width near the rear leg openings and/or perhaps a bit more rise up the rear padding to allow for more wicking as the rear padding became quite saturated. Having a little less leakage than the M66 men's absorbent underwear I feel this could also be well suited for daily use with smaller incontinence pads though the front padding coverage isn’t quite as extensive.

4.3 Carer M67 as Additional Protection for Goodnites XL

Wear & Tear Tests

Fitting

The M67 men's protective underwear underwear features a boxer-brief style that wraps the upper thighs snuggly in addition to the crotch and rear. I went for a medium size with this again and the sizing is similar to that of the M66 men's absorbent underwear. The elastic waistband is also similar and covered by the backsheet fabric. Both the backsheet and padding material are soft and flexible giving it a nice snug fit without being uncomfortable.

4.4 Carer Incontinence M67 Underwear Fit

Comfort Rating: 10

The M67 men's protective underwear was similar to the M66 men's absorbent underwear in comfort, but may be a plus if you prefer the boxer style. Like the M66 men's absorbent underwear this underwear doesn’t have a “fly”, which in my opinion is a big plus for comfort and means it doesn’t suffer with the same issues as the M65 men's leak proof underwear in that regard. Again, I wasn’t bothered by surface dampness when testing for the drips and dribbles of daily wear. And it has the same comfortable style waistband as the M66 men's absorbent underwear. Once again, I don’t have any complaints about this underwear, it’s perfectly comfortable. I just wish the padding coverage was enough to catch/stop leaks when used as additional protection.

4.5 Carer M67 Backsheet and Topsheet

Durability Rating (dry): 10
The M67 men's protective underwear performed similarly to the M66 men's absorbent underwear in terms of durability. Both have a well woven 100% cotton cover and are highly flexible. Again I wore this underwear for running and didn’t notice any irritation. I noticed the padding at the back slightly more than I noticed the padding at the front in the M66 men's absorbent underwear but not so much that it was uncomfortable. There wasn’t any sign of clumping or bunching with wash or wear so I have no complaints with respect to durability.

Discretion Rating: 10*

This underwear was very much like the M66 men's absorbent underwear for discretion and I didn’t have any concerns with respect to noise or profile. It may actually have been even a tad better than the M65 men's leak proof underwear for odor reduction, but it was hard to say for sure.

*Again, I preface my rating with that I’m rating it in accordance to products for lighter incontinence.

4.6 Carer M67 Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

 

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SJK01 (W01) Women's Incontinence Underwear

Backsheet: Cloth (reusable) 100% cotton body (viscose/polyester pad)
Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Advertised Absorbency: 150 ml (5 oz)
Standing Inner Leak Guards: No
Leg Gathers: No * (not elastic but does fit snugly)
Product Style: Reusable Underwear
Outer Color: White
Inner Color: White
Folded Thickness: 1.3 cm (0.5")
Folded Length: 32 cm (12.6")
Dry Weight: 100 g (3.5 oz)
Brief Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 64 cm (25.2") x 35 cm (13.8") x 11.5 cm (4.5") x 35 cm (13.8")
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 29 cm (11.4") x 10 cm (3.9") x 8 cm (3.2") x 13 cm (5.1")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH): 1 cm (0.4") x 7 cm (2.8") x 2.5 cm (1") x 13 cm (5.1")
Padding Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Semicircle, Semicircle
Total Padding Area: 266 cm² (41.2 in²)

5.1 Carer SJK01 Underwear (back/front)

Laboratory Absorbency Tests

Total Absorption Volume (after press out): 140 ml (4.7 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out): 150 ml (5.1 oz)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last): (23s, 37 s)
Wet Folded Thickness: 1.5 cm (0.6")
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio: 0.53 ml / cm² (0.11 oz / in²)
Press Out Volume: 10 ml (0.34 oz)
Time to Hang Dry: TBD

The SJK01 women's incontinence underwear is a light absorbency women’s underwear. It has a more even distribution of padding between the front and back when compared with the men's underwear but has a slightly higher rise at the front. During testing it presented similar surface dampness performance to the men's underwear, but with less total absorbency. That said, the strategic placement of padding makes it more likely to hit total saturation before leakage.

5.2 Carer SJK01 After Capacity Test

"Real World" Absorbency Tests

Daily Drips & Dribbles Rating: 8
The SJK01 women's incontinence underwear is certainly better suited to female wear, though like the M66 men's absorbent underwear I feel it has the potential for unisex fit. The main issue for male wear is that the front padding doesn’t go quite high enough to capture all drips or dribbles that might happen. Even so, in my testing I didn’t have too much trouble with this and never had significant leakage (albeit my daily drips & dribbles tend to be pretty light). – pushed in terms of absorbency. To push the limits I tried test it with a larger wetting just as I had tried with the M65 men's leak proof underwear, M66 men's absorbent underwear and M67 men's protective underwear. In this case moisture pretty quickly overran the front padding leading to leakage, so again, the SJK01 women's incontinence underwear is only suited for lighter incontinence. The primary reason I can’t rank this underwear higher in this regard is that overall absorbency is still relatively low and I think there’s some room for improvement. It could be worn with a booster pad, but you may find many larger booster pads extend beyond the absorbent padding in this underwear.

Additional Protection Rating: 5

While the overall padding in this underwear doesn’t cover a particularly large area, it does cover regions that are more likely to leak. Again this was tested with Goodnites XL underwear the morning after a bedwetting episode. Upon sitting there was no initial leakage, instead leaks formed slowly with pressout at the rear. I was surprised because I was expecting a bit more in terms of leakage and it performed surprisingly well in a few tests. If worn with a smaller incontinence pad it should easily support absorption for moderate incontinence.

5.3 Carer SJK01 as Additional Protection for Goodnites XL

Wear & Tear Tests

Fitting

The SJK01 women's incontinence underwear features a mid-rise with a thin flexible waistband. The material is very soft and breathable but the fit is slightly on the large size. I tested the medium size and it fit fine but there was certainly some looseness, which would be good to keep in mind depending on your regular sizing.

5.4 Carer Incontinence SJK01 Underwear Fit

Comfort Rating: 10

The SJK01 women's incontinence underwear has a soft comfortable fit with no rough edges. The backsheet fabric is smooth and relatively thin, making it particularly breathable. The pad generally isn’t noticeable but the medium felt large for me so that might not generally be the case. Otherwise, surface dampness wasn’t noticeable with drips and dribbles during daily wear. For lighter incontinence this underwear should be perfectly comfortable.

5.5 Carer SJK01 Backsheet and Topsheet

Durability Rating (dry): 9
Owing to the relatively loose design and smaller area of elastic I don’t feel the SJK01 women's incontinence underwear will hold as much weight as its male counterparts. Aside from that the padding is quite durable and showed no shifting or clumping after washing, nor when worn while running. Getting a snugger model would probably help with regards to the carrying ability, but I couldn’t quite give it a perfect score in this regard.

Discretion Rating: 10*

This underwear is little different from regular women’s underwear. It’s very unlikely to stand out from a discretion standpoint except under perhaps the tightest of outfits. In terms of noise, I never noticed anything and odors shouldn’t be an issue if used for a lighter form of incontinence.

*Again, I preface my rating with that I’m rating it in accordance to products for lighter incontinence.

5.6 Carer SJK01 Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

 

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