How the Attends Numbering System Makes Absorbency Easy to Understand

Urinary incontinence can be challenging as each person has different needs. Whether you’ve got stress incontinence (urine leakage when you strain) or urgency incontinence (a sudden strong urge to urinate), we have a product that can help. We have products for all levels of urinary incontinence, so you can be confident that you’ll be protected.

But, how do you find the correct absorbency? Keep reading to discover how we simplify finding the right absorbency level for your needs with our easy-to-understand numbering system.

Guide to incontinence pads

Knowing the difference between the many incontinence pads and products available can help prevent leakage. At Attends, we offer a broad range of incontinence pads in different shapes, sizes and absorbencies, so we can meet your needs.

We design our products to ensure protection, comfort and discrretion – no matter how heavy your urine flow might be.

The difference between light, moderate and heavy incontinence pads

Light incontinence pads are suitable for those who lose a few drops of urine, sometimes even a small gush. They may work best for people with stress incontinence who release a few drops when coughing, sneezing or exerting themselves.

Moderate incontinence pads can take more significant gushes of urine, particularly in those with urgency incontinence. However, they are usually only absorbent enough for one gush before they need changing.

Heavy incontinence pads can collect large amounts of urine, which can be helpful for those without control over their bladder. They can also sometimes be used for those who also experience faecal incontinence and double incontinence.

Attends Numbering System

To help you choose the right absorbency level for your needs, Attends offer a simple to use numbering system. We wanted to make finding the best incontinence product for your urine leakage easy – and our numbering system does just that.

All of our products have a number from 0 to 10 on them, highlighting their absorbency level:

0, 1, 2 and 3 represent light absorbency for light urinary incontinence. This can be as little as a few drops or a small gush.
4 and 5 highlights moderate absorbency. These incontinence products can take small and larger gushes of urine and be great for those with urgency incontinence.
6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are for heavy urinary and faecal incontinence. These pads are our most absorbent and can help those without bladder control and faecal incontinence.

The easiest way to understand our numbering system is to think that 0 is the lowest absorbency and 10 is the highest.

Different absorbencies for different needs

Attends offers a variety of products in different absorbencies to meet your individual needs. We understand that each individual has a unique body shape, which is why we provide you with a wide selection of options to choose from.

To understand the Attends product range, check out the table below.

Attends absorbency

Absorbency is an essential factor when choosing an incontinence product. We’ve designed our range with your comfort in mind, ensuring discreet protection at all times.

Our products are versatile, with options that can be worn with your own underwear or used with Attends fixation pants. We also offer all-in-one products featuring adjustable tabs, providing an excellent fit and enhanced comfort.

In addition, we have incontinence pads specifically designed for nighttime use (nocturia and nocturnal enuresis). Their wider backs ensure you stay protected, even when lying in bed.

Our many incontinence products mean you can find the best product that suits your needs without compromising on comfort or protection.

Choose your incontinence products with Attends

Our numbering system makes finding a suitable incontinence product easy for you — as it should be.

If you want further advice about our products, we can help. Our wide range of incontinence products offer unique leakage protection and a comfortable fit.

Discover our full range of incontinence products.