realworldic wrote:
I am working on a future project and am seeking input from the community....
...I obviously have personal experience and opinions but hopping to find more data on this and maybe some things I never thought of.
Thank you for your input!
Plastic-backed:
Pro: Better leak protection, tapes grip better, warmer in winter, higher capacity
Con: Hot in summer, chafing
Cloth-like:
Pro: Tapes can be repositioned (sometimes), cooler in summer, "stretch sides" type keep diaper up during movement
Con: Material stretches and loosens diaper, weeping through material
Disposable Pull-ups:
Pro: Easy to put on or take off (with no clothing on), less volume when packing for trips, tends to stay up with movement, more discreet
Con: Have to take pants/shoes off to put/take off when changing, limited capacity
Tab-style Brief:
Pro: Can put on/take off without fully removing clothing, highest capacity (available), generally better for adding a pad due to width
Con: Can be difficult to put on if person has limited movement of hands or back, generally less discreet
When are Pull-ups best used:
For light voids, when bathrooms are nearby, for short periods of time, when working out or for yard work, when descretion is desired
When are Tab-style Briefs best used:
For long duration wearing, when bulk is not an issue, during winter, when you want to add a booster or pad