How to Choose a Washable Medical Pad

When selecting a Reusable Medical Pad, it is necessary to examine the different components of each pad: absorbency, backsheet material, and size. Depending upon your needs and these factors, the price of a reusable pad will vary. By examining the features below, you will be able to determine which pads are deemed appropriate to effectively meet your specific incontinent needs.

Absorbency: Involves the volume a pad can effectively contain. What physically pulls in the moisture and liquid is an “absorbing polymer.” More polymer and its density will have a significant impact on an underpad’s absorption, as it will be able to securely hold more urine. However, please do not confuse absorbency with the size of your pad. A larger underpad does not always correlate to more absorption.

Materials: Once a pad has successfully absorbed the urine, it secures it by integrating a liquid-proof barrier, preventing it from running directly through the protective bedding. There are two main material types that are liquid-proof barriers: vinyl and TPU. There are notable differences between the two materials between the two materials that can affect your decision making.

Pads with a vinyl barrier:

• Can induce heat while sleeping.
• More cost-effective.
• Not breathable.
• Require more time to fully dry after washing.

Pads with a TPU barrier:

• Cost more.
• More durable and last longer.
• Permit the transfer of heat, which is beneficial during different seasons.
• Quiet.
• Wash and dry more quickly.

In addition to the barrier, there are other material factors that can affect a reusable underpad’s absorbency, such as its filling. Common fillers in such a pad include cotton, polyester, rayon, nylon, or fiber. We can provide you medical pads with breathable TPU barrier. Please visit our website to learn more and you can contact Tina at: [email protected]