Absorbency levels: Choose your incontinence underwear
Find the absorbency level for your needs
Do you experience very light, light, light to moderate, moderate, or heavy urinary leakage? Use our guide to compare absorbency, then choose a fit and size. The words describe how you experience your leakage, while the ml figure indicates the product's stated absorbency capacity.
Start with your daily routine
You don't need to know the exact ml amount of your leakage to start comparing models. Instead, think about what you experience: occasional small drips, repeated smaller leaks, or larger amounts at a time.
Consider the amount of each leak, how often it happens, and how easily you can change your underwear. Several small leaks between changes are not the same as a single drip. Conversely, the label for a type of leakage does not, by itself, indicate how much absorbency you need.
You may experience different types of leakage and have different needs in different situations. So one model or absorbency level will not necessarily suit every part of your day. Whether leakage occurs when you sneeze, move, after using the toilet, or with a sudden urge, for example, does not by itself determine whether you should compare 90, 200, 350, or 450 ml.
This guide helps you compare products; it does not determine the cause of leakage. If you have concerns about your symptoms, talk to a healthcare professional.
The drops are our indicative scale, not a fixed mathematical conversion from ml. Our models have 2 drops at 90 ml, 5 drops at 200 ml, and 8 drops at both 350 and 450 ml. We do not have products over 450 ml in this overview.
90 ml · 2 drops · Very light / Light
For those experiencing very light or light leakage who want to compare models with a stated absorbency of 90 ml. The same capacity does not mean the same fit: also check the materials and the position of the absorbent zone.
For women
Elva and Ultra have 90 ml models with a high or mid-rise waist.
View women's incontinence underwear with 90 ml absorbency.
For men
Invictus and Ultra have boxer briefs with a stated absorbency of 90 ml.
View men's incontinence underwear with 90 ml absorbency.
200 ml · 5 drops · Moderate
200 ml falls under moderate leakage on our indicative scale. This is a higher stated capacity than 90 ml. If you experience light to moderate leakage, compare the fit and absorbent zone too, rather than choosing based on the label alone.
Elva Boxers 200 for women and Invictus 200 for men have not launched yet and cannot be purchased here yet.
350–450 ml · 8 drops · Heavy
For those experiencing heavy leakage who want to compare models with a higher stated capacity. Both 350 and 450 ml have 8 drops in our scale, but their capacity, cut and absorbent zone are not the same.
350 ml for women
Elva High Waist 350 has a high waist and a stated absorbency of 350 ml.
450 ml for men
Invictus 450 has a stated absorbency of 450 ml. The model has not launched yet and cannot be purchased here yet.
Also choose the right fit and size
How quickly the fluid arrives, the placement of the absorbent zone, fit, movement, and pressure all affect how the underwear performs. Higher capacity cannot compensate for the wrong size. Follow the model's use and care instructions, and change as needed.
For women, you can compare high-waisted and mid-rise styles. For men, you'll find various boxer styles. Use the model's size guide.
See the full range of washable incontinence underwear for women or incontinence boxers for men.
Frequently asked questions about absorbency
What does the ml figure mean?
The ml figure indicates the model's stated absorbency capacity. It is not a precise measurement of your leakage or a guarantee against leakage in all conditions.
What do very light, light, moderate, and heavy mean?
These are indicative terms for how you experience your leakage. Use them as a starting point and compare the models' stated capacity, fit, and absorbent zone. The terms do not define a specific amount of urine for you.
Might I need different absorbency levels?
Yes, your needs may vary between situations. Consider the amount from each leak, how often it occurs, and what happens between changes. A particular type of leakage doesn't automatically mean that one ml level is right for you. Also compare the absorbent zone and fit, and consider how the model works in the situation you need it for.
Why do both 350 and 450 ml have 8 drops?
Both models fall in the heavy leakage category on our indicative scale. The drops indicate a level, while the ml figure shows the difference in their stated capacity. The drops are not a fixed conversion from ml.
Does higher absorbency mean longer wear time?
Not necessarily. The ml figure does not indicate a specific number of hours of use. Follow the model's instructions and change as needed. Don't treat a higher capacity as a promise that you can delay changing.
What should I do if the size doesn't fit?
Our voluntary size guarantee applies to private customers purchasing a specific model for the first time and must be used within 30 days of receipt. Try on only one pair, before washing and over your own clean underwear. In a multipack, the remaining items must stay sealed. The guarantee covers size exchanges, not refunds, and the product must not have been used or exposed to urine or other fluids.
Contact info@444studios.com if the size is wrong. Read the full terms of the size guarantee, including the terms for exchanges and return shipping in Denmark and abroad.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ, or contact us at info@444studios.com.
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