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Reusable incontinence products

The Issues

Disposable incontinence products can account for a large amount of household waste with evidence suggesting that adults with incontinence may use 1,000 pairs of disposable pants per year. The average disposable incontinence pant can take as long as 500 years to breakdown. That means if Elizabeth I had worn disposable incontinence products, they would still be breaking down today.

Disposable incontinence products are of course convenient, but there is no simple way to dispose of them which is why they now form one of the world’s greatest waste problems. Reusable incontinence products offer us a more sustainable solution. They are washable, offer a cost saving, are much better for the environment and are better for our health.

Even just using reusable incontinence products occasionally will have a significant effect on the volume of waste you throw away each week – reducing the size of your bin.

Discount codes

Discount codes vary from 15% to 20% depending on the supplier, please sign up with the attached link to receive the discount codes.

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Why choose reusable incontinence products?

  • Cost saving over time: Products can cost around £5 per pack; residents can save hundreds of pounds by making the switch to reusable products.
  • Reduce general waste: On average adults use up to 1,000 pairs of disposable pants per year, switching to reusable significantly reduces the amount of general waste reduced.
  • Better for the environment: Disposable products can contain up to 90% fossil fuel-based plastic. Switching to reusable products prevents these harmful materials being produced and harming the environment.
  • Better for skin health: Disposable incontinence products can cause irritation due to chemical fragrances. Reusable products contain no chemicals so there will be no skin reactions.
  • Easily washable: Reusable products are easily washable to be cleaned and used time and time again.
  • More comfort: Reusable products are ‘rustle-free’ for a more discreet softer experience.

Types of reusable incontinence products?

Reusable pads: Made from absorbent materials like organic cotton or bamboo, reusable pads can be washed and reused.

Reusable pants: This innovative option combines the comfort of underwear with the absorbency of a pad.

Please see the supplier information drop down below to find out further information on the type of reusable incontinence products that will best suit you.

Supplier information

As a council we have teamed up with various reusable incontinence suppliers to offer residents of North Lincolnshire discounts exclusive to them to purchase reusable incontinence products.

Fluxies

Fluxies  have recently extended their range to offer reusable products which includes leak-free incontinence underwear.

Cheeky Pants

Cheeky Pants are dedicated to making reusables simple and the norm. We have an extensive range of incontinence products to suit all flows, ages and needs.

Wuka

WUKA are on a mission to ensure sustainable lifestyles are accessible to all. Sustainability is not a luxury.

Caring for your reusable incontinence products

  1. Before washing, rinse the product under cold water until the water runs clear
  2. Machine wash in cold or warm water with mild detergent  
  3. Air dry incontinence products if possible. Increased ventilation will help reduce drying times.

Top Tip!

  • Prewashing your incontinence products before first use increases the absorbency.

Testimonies

“They’re so much more comfortable than disposable crinkly plastic ones.  I can just wash and reuse them, saving me time and money” – Frank, North Lincolnshire Resident.

Contact

Customerservice@northlincs.gov.uk

01724 297000