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Summary
The Attends Slip Classic 10 is a “hybrid” style diaper with a plastic backsheet and cloth-like wings that sits at the top of European Attends absorbency range (10 drops). Interestingly, it shares its absorbency rating with several other products, including the Attends Slip Active, Attends Flex and Attends Slip Regular (which I believe to be similar to, and likely absorbent than, the discontinued Attends Slip Regular Plus). However, the “Classic” line only comes in a single level of absorbency unlike the other products at this range. The “hybrid” design is similar to the Attends Slip Active but this diaper has two tapes per side vs the single tape per side on the Active version. This diaper has a fit that’s more on the large size and sizing starts at medium rather than small, similar to the Attends Slip Active. Its design resembles the Tena Slip Maxi Original and it’s odd that “Classic” and “Original” terminology was used in each case for this design since it appears to be newer than the completely plastic-backed versions.In terms of performance, I found this diaper was good for at least one wetting and many will likely find it can even manage two wettings without leakage. The averaged overall absorbency was consistent with what I’ve found in many of the premium diapers on the market at over 1000 ml (33.8 oz). For me it performed worse at night, but that may be because the loose fit contributed more to gaps in the leak barriers when lying down. Getting a snug fit is the tricky part. Even though it has a rear waistband I found the overall fit tended to be loose and even when I made the tapes tight I always felt like the fit became a bit looser over time. It uses a double fastening tape mechanism and they can be refastened multiple times, but you’ll need to use some care with it because I found they can lose a bit of their adhesiveness. Also, they won’t adhere to cloth-like wings and doing so could weaken them further; so there’s an upper limit to the sizing here as well. I’d like to give a special thanks again to Denis for his donation that contributed to this review! It was an interesting product to test and the unique hybrid backsheet design/high absorbency makes it a standout product.
Key Features:
- Plastic backsheet
- Cloth-like wings
- Standing inner leak guards
- Wetness indicator
- Refastenable fasteners
- Rear waistband
Pros:
- Highly absorbent
- Comfortable/breathable sides
- Strong resistance to surface dampness
Cons:
- Limited sizing
- Tape weakness
Product Details
For the purpose of this post I will be reviewing and referring to the large-sized Attends Slip Classic 10 Adult Diaper. However, other available sizes are listed below:
Packaging
Brand: Attends
Manufacturer: Attends Healthcare AB
Origin: EU
Units Per Bag: 15
Cost Per Unit: $
Dimensions (L x W x H): 35 cm (13.8") x 15 cm (5.9") x 25 cm (9.8")
Weight: 2.08 kg (4.6 lbs)
Available Sizes: M,L,XL
Advertised Absorbency: Heavy
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| 1.1 Attends Slip Classic 10 Adult Diaper Packaging |
Diaper
Backsheet: Plastic (poly)
Wetness Indicator: Yes (two yellow lines down middle, blue/faded when wet)
Standing Inner Leak Guards: Yes
Leg Gathers: Yes
Product Style: Tab-Style Brief
Refastenable Tabs: Yes
Number of Tapes: 2
Repositionable Tabs: No
Outer Color: White (blue Attends logos down middle)
Inner Color: White
Front Waistband: No
Rear Waistband: Yes
Folded Thickness: 2.66 cm (1.05")
Folded Length: 24.5 cm (9.7")
Dry Weight: 137 g (4.8 oz)
Fragrance: No
Diaper Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 78 cm (30.7") x 68 cm (26.8") x 31 cm (12.2") x 65 cm (25.6")
Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Rectangular, Rectangular
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 63 cm (24.8") x 23.5 cm (9.3") x 15 cm (5.9") x 24 cm (9.5")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH): 4.3 cm (1.7") x 12 cm (4.7") x 4.5 cm (1.8") x 12 cm (4.7")
Padding Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Semicircle, Semicircle
Total Padding Area: 1155 cm2 (179 in2)
Tape Spacing (t1 x t2): 2.5 cm (1") x 15 cm (5.9")
Tape (W x L): 2.5 cm (1") x 4 cm (1.6")
 
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| 1.2 Attends Slip Classic 10 Adult Diaper |
Laboratory Absorbency Tests
Total Absorption Volume (after press out): 1183 ml (41.7 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out): 1188 ml (41.9 oz)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last): (38 s, 37 s, 40 s, 40 s, 42 s)
Wet Folded Thickness: 5.5 cm (2.2")
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 80%
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio: 1.02 ml / cm2 (0.23 oz / in2)
Press Out Volume: 5 ml (0.18 oz)
Surface Dampness Rating: 8
The Attends Slip Classic performed strongly with respect to resistance to surface dampness. There was no sign of dampness on the paper towel test after the first wetting and only a small amount after the second. Subsequent wettings showed a bit of pressout but nothing like what I saw on the first from some of the lower performers in this category. This was confirmed during real world testing, where I barely noticed dampness or pressout; of course, it was also assisted by the very breathable design.
 
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| 2.1 Wet vs Dry Diaper After Capacity Test |
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| 2.2 Used vs Unused Padding After Capacity Test |
"Real World" Absorbency Tests
Posture Tests
Standing-Sitting
Total Absorbed Volume: 1338 ml (47.2 oz)
Total Wettings: (1 standing, 2 sitting)
Leaked After Sitting: No
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 83%
Padding to Absorbency Score: 1.16 ml / cm2 (0.26 oz / in2)
Standing-Sitting Rating: 8
The Attends Slip Classic proved quite effective when tested while standing and sitting. The first wetting while standing was quickly absorbed with only very temporary pooling in the mid section. The pooling was distributed through the padding within seconds. The front and rear of the diaper’s padding remained dry as the dampness was concentrated in the mid padding. The padding swelled considerably and felt firmer when wet. There was no sign of leakage upon sitting and the diaper didn’t feel damp or uncomfortable, demonstrating its breathability. On the second wetting while seated moisture quickly pooled up into the previously dry front padding with a longer period of pooling than the first wetting. Nothing made it through into the sides and it was effectively absorbed by the remaining area of dry padding without any sign of leaks. Even at this point it felt surprisingly comfortable with the dampness only slightly more noticeable near the leak barriers where the padding was thinner. Eventually some moisture did seem to make it to the rear padding, though there was no leakage and still some dry padding at the rear while the front was clearly at or near capacity. The third wetting was definitely going to leak given the condition of the front padding. Initially there was considerable pooling and the padding swelled significantly. Soon after, moisture made it into the wings and leaked out through the sides. Surprisingly there was still a considerable amount of dry padding at the rear, but there was no way the moisture could have channeled that far before leaking. Based on these results I feel the Attends Slip Classic will probably handle up to 2 wettings without leaks, but I wouldn’t push it past that.
Lying Down
Total Absorbed Volume: 888 ml (31.3 oz)
Total Wettings: 2
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 79%
Padding to Absorbency Score: 0.77 ml / cm2 (0.17 oz / in2)
Lying Down Rating: 7
The Attends Slip Classic demonstrated strong performance when tested while lying down. The first wetting was easily absorbed, though with some temporary pooling. With the relatively loose fit, the moisture primarily ended up in the mid-section and the front and rear padding remained dry. After it was fully absorbed, I found the diaper to be comfortable and surface dampness wasn’t too apparent. On the second wetting, there was again significant initial pooling in the mid-section even though the front and rear padding remained dry. It ended up with a small leak through the right rear leak guard. It wasn’t a lot, but enough to leave a clear mark so I ended the test at that. Even so, once the remaining moisture had wicked through the padding it didn’t feel particularly damp, just a bit more than after the first wetting. The padding had clearly swollen and become a bit firmer. There was a substantial area of dry padding at the front and rear of the diaper as the looser fit meant less of it made it to those areas before leaking. I suspect had I managed a snugger fit it could have avoided the leak on the second wetting, though it surely would have leaked on the third wetting. I feel this diaper could comfortably be used for bedwetting and will absorb up to 2 wettings without leakage.
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| 2.3 Pattern of Used vs Unused Padding Test Stand/Sit (right) Lying Down (left) |
Daily Wear and Bedwetting
The Attends Slip Classic can be considered one of the premium European diapers. While not quite at the level of the Tena Slip Ultima or perhaps even the Molicare Slip Maxi, this diaper still comes with many of the great features you’d look for in such diapers. The backsheet is a smooth, soft and comfortable plastic and the padding is dense but still relatively soft and highly absorbent. The breathable wings are a rare feature that make it a hybrid in not having an all plastic or all cloth-like backsheet, much like the Tena Slip Original Maxi or Attends Slip Active. One interesting aspect I found, which I’m not sure if it has a purpose or is just a side-effect of the manufacturing, was that the diaper has small indentations running parallel to the length of the padding when just removed from the bag. The indentations are only visible on the backsheet and I didn’t notice them in the padding topsheet, so they don’t appear to be moisture channels. Another thing I noticed with this diaper was that the structure and width of the padding created various spacious gaps and I often found large parts of my skin weren’t directly in contact with the padding during the wear. This was particularly the case when standing or lying down. It would certainly be good for containment, though also presents a risk of leakage because it can create gaps in the leg barriers. In fact, I found the fit to generally be larger than I would typically expect for a medium, so if you’re at or below the bottom end of its waist-range then it’s likely to fit too large for you. However, the tapes won’t attach to cloth-like wings so if you’re a bit too large then you might not get a great fit either. I feel like this diaper is best for someone right in the middle 60% of the waist range, given its sizing. All that said, the combination of its spacious fit and breathable sides made this perhaps one of the most skin friendly diapers I’ve tested. I never had any hint of skin irritation testing the Attends Slip Classic and it was nearly as comfortable in its wet state as its dry state. The material is also quite resistant to chafing so I never had issues with that, but the tape weakness limited how much activity I could do during wear. In terms of performance I found the Attends Slip Classic could consistently absorb one wetting without any worry about leaks and quite likely will absorb 2 wettings. With the relatively loose fit on me, I found it performed better during daily wear whereas when lying down it was more likely to allow for leak barrier gaps. I suspect for someone with a snugger fit you could probably consistently manage 2 wettings when worn overnight. My biggest complaint with this diaper would be its tapes, which I found to have a tendency to come loose or slide. I feel that adding stronger tapes would go a long way to improving the performance of this diaper. That said, if you don’t need it for active wear and have a preference for cloth-like sides for extra breathability, but want the comfort and protection of a plastic-backsheet, then this will be a great choice.Suitability for Bowel Incontinence: 7
The Attends Slip Classic is reasonably well suited for managing bowel incontinence; certainly a lot better than the Attends Slip Active. It has a generous pocket of space with extensive rear padding and a plastic backsheet over the core padding. The rear waistband is also a plus. However, the breathable sides will hinder odor management and the tape weakness could have a negative impact on bowel containment.
Wear & Tear Tests
Fitting
The Attends Slip Classic has a hybrid design with a plastic backsheet over absorbent padding that runs down the center and cloth-like wings. The advantage of this design is that you get the leak-proof security of the plastic-backsheet with the breathability of the cloth-like sides. The fasteners use a double-tape mechanism where the blue bottom tape can be applied to the backsheet once then the white top tape can be refastened in the same position multiple times. It’s important to note that the fasteners can only be applied on the plastic part of the backsheet and won’t connect properly with the cloth-like material so if the diaper is sized too small it may not work for you. However, the sizing of this diaper runs large with the medium starting at an 80 cm (31.4”) waist and in my case where I regularly fit small/medium I felt it was a bit too large to get a snug fit.
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| 3.1 Attends Slip Classic 10 Fastener |
Ease-of-Use Rating: 8
The Attends Slip Classic is generally pretty easy to use. I found it a bit challenging to get a snug fit but I believe that’s because I sit right at the bottom of the recommended sizing for this diaper. That said, the primary issue one will run into is that the tapes can slide or lose adhesiveness with wear. Otherwise, I didn’t find positioning the tapes to be too much of a challenge and they’re pretty easy to reapply as needed. The wetness indicator will be good for those in a care environment, though it should be noted that I found it would turn blue due to moisture from sweat/dribbles before it was wet and actually needed a change. This diaper is nearly full featured and has a generous rear waistband/padding to help with containment. All in all, it’s pretty similar to the Attends Slip Active in terms of ease of use even though they have slightly different designs and the top tapes on this may work better for more body types.
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| 3.2 Attends Slip Classic 10 Fit |
Comfort
Comfort Rating (dry): 8
The Attends Slip Classic is highly comfortable, probably more so than you’d typically expect for a plastic-backed diaper. Its “hybrid” design means it has a high resistance to heat-build up as any heat that starts to build is easily advected through the sides. I never felt so much as a hint of clamminess when wearing it. The padding is thick and dense, not the softest on the market, but still quite comfortable. Moreover, the padding is highly resistant to clumping or tearing and holds up very well with wear. It has a very spacious design so skin contact with padding is somewhat minimized anyway. With that in mind, this isn’t a snug fitting diaper, which may detract from the comfort for some. The primary issue I had with the Attends Slip Classic was the tendency for the tapes to shift or loosen. I felt after an extended period of wear that it was much looser than I’d initially set it.
Comfort Rating (wet): 8
I found the Attends Slip Classic to be highly comfortable in its wet state. In fact I could hardly tell it was wet after a single wetting other than the padding feeling a bit denser/swelling. Surface dampness was hardly noticeable and it continued to feel highly breathable when wet. The primary issue I found was that it had a tendency for sagging. I’m sure a part of this was due to the loose fit, but it also seems that either the tapes slid a bit or the sides stretched slightly to make it more obvious since it did feel looser when it was wet than in its dry state. If not for that I’d easily rank this diaper among the best on the market for wet comfort because the padding and design are perfectly suited for minimizing the impact of dampness.
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| 3.3 Attends Slip Classic 10 Adult Diapers Topsheet and Backsheet |
Durability
Dry Padding Deterioration Proportion: 7.1% (topsheet), 6.6% (backsheet)
Shake Deterioration Test: 5 shakes to deterioration
Durability Rating (dry): 7
If the durability rating were on padding alone I’d easily rank the Attends Slip Classic around a 9 in this category (similar to the Attends Slip Regular Plus). The padding was highly resistant to clumping or tearing even after an extended period of wear. The only real indication of wear was a slight collapse of the padding between the legs where extra wide padding tends to collapse a bit. This has little-to-no impact on durability so I don’t weigh it heavily in scoring. Of minor note, the wetness indicator is a bit susceptible to moisture and may appear blue before the padding is actually wet or a change is needed. The primary issue with the Attends Slip Classic in terms of durability is the tape weakness. I found the tapes to have a strong tendency to slide or even lose adhesiveness after multiple-refastenings. This results in the diaper becoming looser with wear. It may also have been a bit due to stretching of the sides, but the side material isn’t particularly stretchy so I figured it was mostly on the tapes. You’ll also need to take some care when reapplying the tapes. For these reasons, it’s probably not a good choice for active wear since you don’t want the tapes to come undone while out and about but should be fine for lighter activities.
Durability Rating (wet): 6
I rank the Attends Slip Regular Plus slightly lower in terms of wet durability. The tape weakness continued to be a significant factor in durability, but I also found parts of the front padding were a bit more susceptible to tearing when wet. Even so, the padding generally held up well enough and it’s nowhere near the lowest performers in this regard (e.g. Attends Care Poly). The weight of a wet diaper will certainly factor into the tape performance. I’d have some concern about it coming loose if worn for active wear when wet, thus once again I’d suggest it for less active settings.
 
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| 3.4 Attends Slip Classic 10 Adult Diaper Dry Test Deterioration |
Discretion Tests
Profile
Front Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 5 cm (2"), 6 cm (2.4")
Back Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 6.5 cm (2.6"), 3 cm (1.2")
Side Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 4.5 cm (1.8"), 4 cm (1.6")
Profile Discretion Rating: 5
The Attends Slip Classic is far from the most discreet diaper on the market. I found it had a significant bulge at both the front and rear. The padding is quite wide and forms a spacious pouch, which makes it push outward on either side. The padding is also quite thick/dense and it has a modest rise above the waistline. Though, it does have enough give that you can reduce the profile a bit with meshpants or underwear. Nevertheless, while I wouldn’t say it’s the most obvious on the market, it will still be a tough one to hide.
  
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| 4.1 Attends Slip Classic 10 Adult Diapers Jeans Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right) |
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| 4.2 Attends Slip Classic 10 Adult Diapers Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right) |
Noise
Noise Rating: 8
The Attends Slip Classic has a wide area of padding with a plastic backsheet, which often would result in crinkling. However, the padding is quite dense and that helps buffer the noise while the plastic is relatively soft, similar to others like the Tena Slip Maxi or Attends Slip Regular Plus. Moreover, the cloth-like sides on this diaper are completely silent. With underwear or meshpants it would be easy to reduce it down to the point where you wouldn’t notice it at all. I can’t say I didn’t notice any noise during testing but I still rank it up near the top.
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| 4.3 Attends Slip Classic 10 Noise Profile |
Odor Reduction
Odor Reduction Rating: 9
I rank the Attends Slip Classic near the top when it comes to resistance to odors. Despite the relatively loose fit it seems like the padding and structure have a natural resistance to the formation of odors. I didn’t really notice any during testing. I do have some concerns that the loose fit could allow some odors to escape so I hesitate to rank it at the very top but I believe, like in other European Attends products, the padding itself goes some way to neutralizing odors. The plastic backsheet over key areas of padding and rear waistband also can be helpful in this regard.
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