DKN117 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 So, it seems that Depends have changed the design from what it was, or just outright discontinued the exact type I'm used to, because I looked ALL OVER before finally finding two packs, and not only do they say something different on the package (just "Protection with Tabs"), but they're thinner and feel radically different - the tapes are these weird, kinda unreliable "re-fastenable" things (and only four compared to the six 'classic'-style tapes), the texture (inside and ESPECIALLY the outside) is all wrong, doesn't even feel like a diaper anymore! Looking at their website strongly implies the type I'm used to has been flat-out discontinued. Link to comment
Bettypooh Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Darn. I'll check at my local K-Mart tomorrow. It's been maybe 4 months since I got any there or even looked. Bettypooh Link to comment
FretaBWet Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I just found out today that the max protection with tabs has gone to cloth backed. I guess I'll have to go mail order exclusively from now on since the maker of Depends has lost my business permanently. It's a shame too because I don't flood and they always worked just fine for me. Damn them, I hope this costs them dearly. Link to comment
smokey Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 They sure fucked up, I'll never buy Depends brand ever again. Link to comment
DKN117 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Guy who's never worn anything else before here. Can anyone point me in the direction of a site where I can find and mail-order (or, if possible, buy at the local Walgreens/Rite-Aid) Link to comment
Midwest Babygirl Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 For effective diapers on a budget, I really like Walmart's Assurance diapers. Link to comment
DKN117 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Googling "mail order adult diaper" and going to the first site on the results, I came across this: Link to comment
Darkfinn Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I can confirm that Depend diapers have indeed gone cloth Link to comment
smokey Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 their facebook page is full of ONLY bad reviews on the new design, except mine cuz they took it down. Link to comment
DKN117 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 So... Serious question requiring a soon answer: which product(s) on this page would be the best option(s) for replacing Depends for simple nighttime wearing? Link to comment
dmavn Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Personally I would go with the abriforms. But then it all depends on how much you go and how often you usually need to change. The abriforms would have the capacity of at least 3 depends.. Link to comment
DKN117 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 15 hours ago, dmavn said: Personally I would go with the abriforms. But then it all depends on how much you go and how often you usually need to change. The abriforms would have the capacity of at least 3 depends.. Link to comment
Darkfinn Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 If you are looking for a plastic Depends replacement I would suggest checking out Attends "waitsband style" from XP Medical. They're pretty similar to Depends in price and performance. XP Medical is a trusted retailer... been ordering from them monthly for over a decade now and have never had any problems with their service. http://www.xpmedical.com/attends.html Link to comment
adam4landry Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I also use depends i still got some plastic back ones left with the new cloth one out i have to get some plastic diapers online but with the post office on strike that going to be difficult Link to comment
Takadaweird Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 8:56 AM, adam4landry said: I also use depends i still got some plastic back ones left with the new cloth one out i have to get some plastic diapers online but with the post office on strike that going to be difficult Let me save you some money. The new clothbacked depends are garbage. Leak real bad and obsorbancy sucks. Link to comment
Repaid1 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Cheap Chux still has the old plastic backed version in stock: http://www.cheapchux.com/deprwita.html For those wanting a alternative on the cheap and plastic backed, Tranquility still has a good product that is a slight tier up and cheaper in price: http://www.cheapchux.com/tratnafibr.html Link to comment
adam4landry Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 On 7/17/2016 at 11:43 PM, Takadaweird said: Let me save you some money. The new clothbacked depends are garbage. Leak real bad and obsorbancy sucks. Link to comment
Dzo Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Yea they suck, I leak every time. I did buy them discount at Walmart. 8 bucks for 40. Might work with plastic pants. Link to comment
Darkfinn Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Just wanted to update, YES Depend has returned to the plastic-backed six tape briefs we all remember. Link to comment
thedman Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 They are definitely back and all mention of the cloth ones has been removed from the Depend website. The tapes are now white instead of semi clear and the bag is the newer style like the cloth ones were Link to comment
suzuki2011 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 so i havent worn in along long time about 2 years ive been itching to wear so i went and bought some depends protection with tabs at my local rite aid......they are cloth now WTF i didnt know this until opened them Link to comment
Darkfinn Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Depend switched back to plastic a few months ago, but stores that don't sell Depends quickly will likely have old product on the shelves for months to come. Check the packaging CAREFULLY when buying, or shop at a medical supply store or other place that sells a lot of Depends. Link to comment
gah!ghost Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Ever so slightly off topic but this seems to follow a trend that seems to be happening recently. Several incontinence product brands have switched to entirely cloth backed (Abena, Tena, Depend) and then almost immediately re-introduced the plastic backed products due to customer feedback. So maybe there's hope. 1 Link to comment
Comfortably diapered Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I feel they made the depends briefs smaller. I got a large size and they really don't look large like my atn or dry comfort. I swear the older ones had a better fit and I'm by no means a big guy. Link to comment
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