AUGUST 2012
Urinary incontinence is
one of those things many people aren’t comfortable talking about. The hush-hush
issue is rarely discussed publicly despite its frequency, including an
estimated 80 percent of people with multiple sclerosis who deal with incontinence
on a daily basis. If that’s you, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 30
million Americans currently live with some level of urinary incontinence.
one of those things many people aren’t comfortable talking about. The hush-hush
issue is rarely discussed publicly despite its frequency, including an
estimated 80 percent of people with multiple sclerosis who deal with incontinence
on a daily basis. If that’s you, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 30
million Americans currently live with some level of urinary incontinence.
According to studies, people
with MS who live with incontinence can have 30 or more episodes of incontinence
per week. Despite the prevalence, the topic is black listed from most
conversations. As a result, many people don’t know about all the available solutions,
and for years have turned to adult diapers thinking it’s the only option.
with MS who live with incontinence can have 30 or more episodes of incontinence
per week. Despite the prevalence, the topic is black listed from most
conversations. As a result, many people don’t know about all the available solutions,
and for years have turned to adult diapers thinking it’s the only option.
The term “diaper” alone
can significantly affect someone’s pride, not to mention the discomfort of wearing
a plastic garment. So, now’s the time to have the conversation and understand
other options that can keep your dignity and comfort.
can significantly affect someone’s pride, not to mention the discomfort of wearing
a plastic garment. So, now’s the time to have the conversation and understand
other options that can keep your dignity and comfort.
The Wearever brand’s women’s
panties and men’s briefs look and feel just like traditional underwear but
offer the absorbent protection needed for those living with incontinence – just
as well as adult diapers. Its innovative Unique-driTM sewn-in
pad works through a three-layer design: the top layer lets liquid in; the
middle layer moves liquid out to the edges of the fabric, wicking it away so it
doesn’t pool and, therefore, resists bacteria growth and odor; and the urethane
bottom layer prevents leak through so that the moisture is contained within the
undergarment.
panties and men’s briefs look and feel just like traditional underwear but
offer the absorbent protection needed for those living with incontinence – just
as well as adult diapers. Its innovative Unique-driTM sewn-in
pad works through a three-layer design: the top layer lets liquid in; the
middle layer moves liquid out to the edges of the fabric, wicking it away so it
doesn’t pool and, therefore, resists bacteria growth and odor; and the urethane
bottom layer prevents leak through so that the moisture is contained within the
undergarment.
Wearever undergarments are easy-case machine washable, so
they are reusable and last as long as a traditional pair of underwear. The women’s line even has stylish solutions like
women’s lace panties or shapewear that helps smooth a woman’s midsection. Even better:
Wearever products are also less expensive than the alternative, saving the
average user nearly $500 a year compared to adult diapers.
they are reusable and last as long as a traditional pair of underwear. The women’s line even has stylish solutions like
women’s lace panties or shapewear that helps smooth a woman’s midsection. Even better:
Wearever products are also less expensive than the alternative, saving the
average user nearly $500 a year compared to adult diapers.
In addition to the
style, comfort and affordability benefits, the incontinence aid is also much
better for the environment compared to adult diapers. Since the average wearer uses
approximately 1,100 to 1,500 adult diapers each year, multiplied by millions of
wearers across the country, billions of adult diapers are added to our trash
heaps every year. As such, these disposable diapers are now the third largest
consumer item in United States landfills, making up 17.5 million tons of
garbage and 7 percent of all of the nation’s landfill waste. This number is
staggering, especially when compared to infant diapers, which make up only 2
percent of landfills.
style, comfort and affordability benefits, the incontinence aid is also much
better for the environment compared to adult diapers. Since the average wearer uses
approximately 1,100 to 1,500 adult diapers each year, multiplied by millions of
wearers across the country, billions of adult diapers are added to our trash
heaps every year. As such, these disposable diapers are now the third largest
consumer item in United States landfills, making up 17.5 million tons of
garbage and 7 percent of all of the nation’s landfill waste. This number is
staggering, especially when compared to infant diapers, which make up only 2
percent of landfills.
The eco-friendly issue
is made more confusing as adult diapers are sometimes labeled biodegradable. However,
not even biodegradable diapers break down in a landfill according to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board. It can actually take up to 500
years for a disposable diaper to decompose. Not only that, research from Natural-Environment.com
showed that more than 82,000 tons of plastic and 250,000 trees are used to make
disposable diapers each year.
is made more confusing as adult diapers are sometimes labeled biodegradable. However,
not even biodegradable diapers break down in a landfill according to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board. It can actually take up to 500
years for a disposable diaper to decompose. Not only that, research from Natural-Environment.com
showed that more than 82,000 tons of plastic and 250,000 trees are used to make
disposable diapers each year.
It can’t be disputed:
adult diapers are bad for the environment.
adult diapers are bad for the environment.
Since Wearever products
are reusable and last as long as a traditional pair of underwear, a week’s
worth of Wearever incontinence undergarments contribute zero waste over the
course of a year. Compared to adult diapers, that’s billions saved from
the landfill.
are reusable and last as long as a traditional pair of underwear, a week’s
worth of Wearever incontinence undergarments contribute zero waste over the
course of a year. Compared to adult diapers, that’s billions saved from
the landfill.
So, in spite of
attempts to keep the topic under wraps, now is the time to consider the
ultimate life changing alternative like Wearever underwear. The option unknown by so many is simple: real
underwear made especially for those with light, moderate or heavy urinary
incontinence. Wearever is your more comfortable, affordable, stylish and
eco-friendly solution.
attempts to keep the topic under wraps, now is the time to consider the
ultimate life changing alternative like Wearever underwear. The option unknown by so many is simple: real
underwear made especially for those with light, moderate or heavy urinary
incontinence. Wearever is your more comfortable, affordable, stylish and
eco-friendly solution.
About the author:
Mandy Harrell is the
brand manager for Wearever which offers comfortable, quality, affordable and
stylish apparel solutions for everyday health and wellness concerns. The men’s
and women’s underwear line of washable, reusable urinary incontinence panties
and briefs is especially beneficial for active individuals who want to continue
their normal lifestyle without worry or emotional stress resulting from urinary
incontinence. To learn more, visit www.WeareverUS.com.
brand manager for Wearever which offers comfortable, quality, affordable and
stylish apparel solutions for everyday health and wellness concerns. The men’s
and women’s underwear line of washable, reusable urinary incontinence panties
and briefs is especially beneficial for active individuals who want to continue
their normal lifestyle without worry or emotional stress resulting from urinary
incontinence. To learn more, visit www.WeareverUS.com.
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