FredWinNY wrote:
There are often times when my diaper has reached capacity without my realizing it, so when I sit down, I have issues with press out causing a leak, or when I stand or walk, I leak around the leg openings. To help keep clothes, furniture, etc. clean and dry I have been using waterproof diaper covers.
I have tried a number of different types and brands. I found the thinner vinyl cover did not hold up long, as the materiel would soon rip around the legs, waist, or side seems. Heavier vinyl covers (7 or 8 mil) hold up better, but I found whether they had exposed elastic openings or enclosed elastic (to prevent wicking), the heavy vinyl is scratchy on the skin where the elastic draws it together making folds in the materiel.
I found polyurethane laminate (PUL) covers were very durable, very comfortable, and through some type of voodoo magic, are breathable while waterproof. My only issue with PUL covers is that the fabric on the outside of the cover will wick urine in the event of a leak, causing pants and shirts to also absorb urine.
I also like the all-polyurethane (Euroflex) covers. They are also very durable, extremely thin and light, and somewhat breathable. They do not wick urine except the elastic will wick leaks.
When there is wicking of urine in the PUL covers or the elastic of the Euroflex covers, I can either change to a clean dry cover (preferred) or wait for the wicked moisture to dry, which can lead to odor, discomfort, and possible skin irritation.
Because I wear bilateral metal leg braces, changing into a fresh pull-on cover is a chore because I need to remove the braces and shoes, then pants. To make life easier I have switched to using snap on diaper covers (PUL or Euroflex) during the day allowing me to change covers and diapers without having to get undressed. I still use a pull-on at night to avoid issues with side sleeping leaks.
Hi Fred!
First, THANK YOU for your service as a cop. I always make a point to thank law enforcement when I see them walk in our store at work(I'm a greeter at Meijer). I would like to suggest Ecoable adult cloth diapers, and their diaper covers. Do you prefer using disposables or cloth? Or have you tried cloth diapers yet? If you are thinking about trying cloth diapers, I HIGHLY recommend ecoable. Their products make managing incotnience easy, comfortable and even bring back a sense of style. You can find them at ecoable.net. They have snap on diaper covers.
Peace out!l
Rob