Juliabam Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Untill last month my second favorite brand was the Tena "Classic Plus" breifs sold here in America. Thick, with smooth plastic, that crinkles when it's all you're wearing, but almost disapears under clothing. Quite babyish as well. Then one day I walked to the medical shop, and discovered that Tena eliminated the plastic cover. Now it has a clothlike cover and leakable, I mean breathable sides. I just hope Attends doesn't eliminate their plastic cover breif (waistband style,) which we all know they will. I saw a promo for the breathable attends, and it describes the plastic attends as the "old style." Where I live, Tena slip is still made with a plastic backing (unfortunately) and only the tena flex is made with "cloth like" cover. On top of that, the plastic on the slip has changed to a much stiffer and very much more noisy type, that is heard, I think, evry time I make a transfer or shift weight. Fortunately though, I can usually go wtih the Tena Confort pads during day time, and in that way get around the problem, but I am still bothered by it, the days I need the extra protection. It is on days like that, one can almost say that I am happy to not be walking, like other pee ple..but only almost, I guess I would have found some other way to get around the problem if that was the case Link to comment
corinche Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I too have just recevied a bag of tena classic. I used to like these precisely because of the plastic backing but these new ones have the "cloth like" exterior. From what I understand this cloth exteriors does absolutley nothing as it still has a plastic lining underneath. I suspect they are for people who do not wish to be reminded that they are wearing diapers. Looks like I am going to have to get some plastic pants to get the old feeling back. Anyone have any comments on Protex "Big baby" pants? Link to comment
yizzle123 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi, I was looking into the Tena Ultra briefs and wondered if anyone could give me a comparison between them and other briefs. How do they compare to depends? I currently use Abena Abri-Form Super briefs. Thanks! Link to comment
beallucanb Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi, I was looking into the Tena Ultra briefs and wondered if anyone could give me a comparison between them and other briefs. How do they compare to depends? I currently use Abena Abri-Form Super briefs. Thanks! I hear ppl. saying the good and others saying they suck, I think you just have to give them a try, I wish they had some sort of pack with different brands to try, I heard the Abena have a good rep. but I think they all leak... Link to comment
RMS401 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Hi, I was looking into the Tena Ultra briefs and wondered if anyone could give me a comparison between them and other briefs. How do they compare to depends? I currently use Abena Abri-Form Super briefs. Thanks! One thing I've never understood is that Tena's Super briefs are more absorbent than their Ultra briefs. I never got that. Still, I often use their Ultras, and you can't beat them for discretion. If you want to wear in public and don't want to get caught, this is the diaper for you. The shell is that cloth-like cover, so that's completely silent, even if the tape landing zone isn't. But put some underwear or pants over them and you'll never hear it. As for the absorbency, I'd say they're just a little better than Attends, if you've ever worn those. The Ultras are a good diaper. Not an X-Plus or anything, but reliable and not too thick. I like 'em! -RMS Link to comment
digger58610 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Hi RMS I keep some of these for back up. What i dont like about em, is they dont have a good tape system, so as to keep em tight around my legs for containment. They do ok for a light day,(like in the summer). But for a messy accident, there sure to leak on me. Link to comment
RMS401 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Hi RMS I keep some of these for back up. What i dont like about em, is they dont have a good tape system, so as to keep em tight around my legs for containment. They do ok for a light day,(like in the summer). But for a messy accident, there sure to leak on me. Hey, Digger. I'm not someone who messes his diaper, so I haven't had the problem you've had, but I can understand it. Absolutely the best-fitting diaper for me is Attends. If they would just bulk those things back up, they'd have an outstanding diaper on their hands. I guess they just don't feel the need. -RMS Link to comment
iowaincon Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 It has been my experience that the Tena brand here in the U.S. is not even close to being as absorbent as the Abena X-plus. They also do not have standing leak guards like the Abena. I personally have trouble getting the tena to fit properly, and snug enough around my legs to prevent leaks, because they are shaped differently than most diapers. There are places out there that sell sample packs of various diapers, I would recommend that you get one of those, and form your own opinion. Iowaincon Link to comment
yizzle123 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 How about Tena Felxi-Form Maxi, do they leak alot? How do they compare? Link to comment
write_to_dl Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I do not like the U.S. Tena's. They do not have a plastic outer lining which is what I like most about diapers. If you like the Depends, I would try the Attends 10. They are pretty good diapers. Link to comment
wsdler Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Hi, I was looking into the Tena Ultra briefs and wondered if anyone could give me a comparison between them and other briefs. How do they compare to depends? I currently use Abena Abri-Form Super briefs. Thanks! I've worn the Abri Supers. By comparison the Tena Ultras don't hold as much however they are far more discreet. It's a very thin diaper and virtually silent, perhaps the quietest diaper I've worn (that goes for the heavier duty Tena Supers as well). Size wise they run a little smaller than the Abenas. Where I can get away with wearing a medium in an Abena, Molicare or Mega care line, the medium in the Tena is just a tad too small. A diaper you may want to consider very seriously (if you haven't tried it yet) is the Molicare Super (not the super plus but the super). The Molicare Super is between the Tena Ultra and Abena Abri-form super in terms of noise (leaning more towards the Tena than the Abena) and it holds a lot more than either of them (it can even be worn as a night time diaper although the Molicare Super Plus is more desirable for night time "accidents"). Unlike the Tena, the Molicare has a leak guard. Link to comment
yizzle123 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I am thinking about trying some tena ultra's or supers and I was wondering if they have a cloth-like cover or not? From what I have seen it seems like they would, but I wanted to check. Does anyone know? Thanks! Link to comment
getintooit Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Yes, they are cloth covered. Link to comment
darboy Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I know the only place you can buy the Tena Slip Maxi's are in the Europe, so I was woundering what is the least expensive company to purchase them from and have them shipped to the USA? Link to comment
Teddy Bear Brian Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I know the only place you can buy the Tena Slip Maxi's are in the Europe, so I was woundering what is the least expensive company to purchase them from and have them shipped to the USA? medisave used to be the best prices when I was in the states..don't know if that is still the case Link to comment
PhilDL Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Can anyone give feedback on the Tena Super {Overnight} diapers? Currently I use Attends and Molicare at night along with a Huggies size 5 overnights with these diapers. I'll use Attends during the work week and Molicare during the weekend when I can sleep a little more. Sometimes when I feel I might soak my Attends I'll add an Attends pad along with the Huggies. So I'm looking to replace the Attends, mostly because PaperPak really sucks now with customer service. When I called in October it was suggested that I try some of their other products. After two more calls and an e-mail I never heard back from them, screw them I'll take my business elsewhere, so that is where I am now. I like the cosmetic part of Attends with the full cut and white plastic, unlike the horrible green and paper like backing of the Tena Super. Anyway since I have diaper trained myself I need to find a really good diaper and try to keep the cost in consideration. I choosed Tena Super based on Magic Medical website stating they were better than Attends but less absorbent than Molicare. Thanks, Phil Link to comment
RMS401 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hey, Phil. I have always liked the Tena Super, but I'm also not married to the plastic cover like so many. I like the cloth-like cover on the Tena because it's so quiet and would allow me to wear a diaper under loose clothing without detection. They have a tape landing zone in front, which makes refastening the tapes easy, and the absorbency is very good--a good deal better than Attends. One of the more interesting things about the design of the Super is that there is considerably more padding in the crotch than anywhere else in the diaper, so the bulk is less obvious, but if you point your penis down, it really helps absorb more. Also, the crotch is wider than most diapers, which makes for a deeper "cup" to hold the pee--a good thing since, as I recall, they don't have standing guards. The Super is a reliable diaper, even if the color and cover are turn-offs for you. But if you're looking for a diaper that'll hold a lot and can go undetected, this is a great one. -RMS Link to comment
t baby Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Irecently set up an account with HDIS because I was tired of depends and attends> I am trying attends now (have 2 cases to go through) and they are GREAT!! I asked for 2 cases because that is how many depends or attends I go through in a month but I haven't even used 2 packs of tenas and it has been 2 weeks. The only down fall is they don't have a waist band so I have wet the bed a couple of times but if you put under wear over top of them that helps. Link to comment
PhilDL Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks RMS and t baby, Aren't these diapers though lacking padding on the sides? Phil Hey, Phil. I have always liked the Tena Super, but I'm also not married to the plastic cover like so many. I like the cloth-like cover on the Tena because it's so quiet and would allow me to wear a diaper under loose clothing without detection. They have a tape landing zone in front, which makes refastening the tapes easy, and the absorbency is very good--a good deal better than Attends. One of the more interesting things about the design of the Super is that there is considerably more padding in the crotch than anywhere else in the diaper, so the bulk is less obvious, but if you point your penis down, it really helps absorb more. Also, the crotch is wider than most diapers, which makes for a deeper "cup" to hold the pee--a good thing since, as I recall, they don't have standing guards. The Super is a reliable diaper, even if the color and cover are turn-offs for you. But if you're looking for a diaper that'll hold a lot and can go undetected, this is a great one. -RMS Link to comment
RMS401 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Phil, don't they all lack padding on the sides? I don't think these have any less or more padding on the sides than any others. Then again, I really don't pay much attention given that I really only use them for "recreation" and would never wet while in bed, which is about the only way I can imagine that matters. Sorry, I really don't remember much more detail than that. -RMS Link to comment
PhilDL Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi, Yeah I would say they all lack the proper padding on the sides but I thought through the illustration that it seems to be less side padding compared to the Molicare and Attends. Since I'm tucked in downwards I guess that the side leakage will only be a concern if I'm on my side and heavily wetting. I'm so happy that I trained myself to need diapers and move this towards to a lifestyle. Hopefully the Tena's will be able to handle more wetting along with the Huggies. Bye, Phil Phil, don't they all lack padding on the sides? I don't think these have any less or more padding on the sides than any others. Then again, I really don't pay much attention given that I really only use them for "recreation" and would never wet while in bed, which is about the only way I can imagine that matters. Sorry, I really don't remember much more detail than that. -RMS Link to comment
t baby Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 What a dumb A** I am LOL, I MEANT to say that i am trying TENAS now, NOT attends!! The Tenas are wonderful, attends suck!! I have 2 cases of tenas that i am trying out now. Sorry about that phil, I have been going through a lot of stress in past 2 weeks, a niece and now an uncle passed away. Link to comment
PhilDL Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sorry about your losses. Thanks for the help. Phil What a dumb A** I am LOL, I MEANT to say that i am trying TENAS now, NOT attends!! The Tenas are wonderful, attends suck!! I have 2 cases of tenas that i am trying out now. Sorry about that phil, I have been going through a lot of stress in past 2 weeks, a niece and now an uncle passed away. Link to comment
PhilDL Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Just got my samples today of the Tena Super. Nice and thick! I'll be wearing one tonight with a Huggies overnight. I'll give my thoughts tomorrow. Bye, Phil Can anyone give feedback on the Tena Super {Overnight} diapers? Currently I use Attends and Molicare at night along with a Huggies size 5 overnights with these diapers. I'll use Attends during the work week and Molicare during the weekend when I can sleep a little more. Sometimes when I feel I might soak my Attends I'll add an Attends pad along with the Huggies. So I'm looking to replace the Attends, mostly because PaperPak really sucks now with customer service. When I called in October it was suggested that I try some of their other products. After two more calls and an e-mail I never heard back from them, screw them I'll take my business elsewhere, so that is where I am now. I like the cosmetic part of Attends with the full cut and white plastic, unlike the horrible green and paper like backing of the Tena Super. Anyway since I have diaper trained myself I need to find a really good diaper and try to keep the cost in consideration. I choosed Tena Super based on Magic Medical website stating they were better than Attends but less absorbent than Molicare. Thanks, Phil Link to comment
PhilDL Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Hi, Okay last night I put one on with a Huggies stuffer. I love the plastic landing strip for the tapes, this tape system works great. No worry about re-positioning the tapes or just tearing the plastic. Last night I drank a lot of water and was surprised this morning to find that I didn't wet that much. Anyway today has turned into a snow day so now I can wear my diaper longer. As mentioned before, on weekends when I can wear a diaper longer in the morning, I'll wear a Molicare with a Huggies. Right now I have plastic pants on as I usually do in case of wicking from sitting. Currently my diaper is significantly wet and I'll test it till failure Again as mentioned earlier, I love white plastic! But then I'm very excited. Over a year and half ago I diaper trained myself to need diapers at night time. So I have transfered this fetish to a lifestyle, it's a strong enough desire/need that I'll continue to me diapered even though the Tena is a cloth green cover. I want to spend the rest of my life needing diapers at night time. I've expanded my desire/need during the day and one benefits of getting older is the sometime assumption of accepatance that diapers might be needed to some. Anyway getting back to the Tena Super, the other advantage of this tape system is that in the morning while sitting the leg tapes don't start popping like Attends. I am concern about only having 2 tapes on each side. I like to get a tight fit around the legs to prevent leaks, with the Tena I can't, but they do have nice elastic around the crotch. Also one downside to cloth-like backing that I don't see mentioned is that when laying on a bed protector, I can't slide around the same way I can with plastic. Bye, Phil Just got my samples today of the Tena Super. Nice and thick! I'll be wearing one tonight with a Huggies overnight. I'll give my thoughts tomorrow. Bye, Phil Link to comment
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