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Last updated: 07 December 2022
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Our experts lab test the latest incontinence pads from a variety of manufacturers to find out which ones are the most absorbent and which are least likely to wet you after being used.

We've also partnered with Shop Ethical on this update to show the ratings the Ethical Consumer Group gives to each company.

Note: Incontinence pants have not been included in this review.

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    Absorbency score

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    Each product is tested according to the Rothwell method, an industry method that completely soaks the product for 5 minutes, drains for 30 secs, then the product is rolled to express water and weighed. The score is then developed based on the amount of water it can hold.

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    Wet feeling score

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    Once each product is weighed, layers of absorbent paper are placed on top, and the amount of water absorbed is recorded. This shows how wet someone feels from the product being used. A high score in this test indicates someone would feel more dry, whereas a low score indicates someone would feel more wet using the product.

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    Dermatologically tested

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    Does the product claim to be dermatologically tested?

      Odour control

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        Suitable for sensitive skin

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          Free sample offered

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          Some manufacturers supply a free sample for you to check whether the sample is suitable for your needs. We highly encourage you to try this out.

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            • Shop Ethical rating
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            • Overall score
            • Absorbency score
            • Wet feeling score
            • Manufacturer description
            • Pack size
            • Absorbency level claim
            • Other absorbency claims
            • Price
            • Price per product
            • Product suitability
            • Individual weight
            • Largest pack size available
            • Weight restrictions
            • Measurement restrictions
            • Size phrase
            • Sizes available
            • Adhesive
            • Elasticated
            • Individually wrapped
            • Wetness indicator
            • Latex free
            • Suitable for sensitive skin
            • Dermatologically tested
            • Odour control
            • Biodegradable
            • Forest Initiative Certified
            • Warning to not flush
            • Free sample
            • Country of origin
            • Manufacturer comments

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