Pocket and AIOs are convenient diapering options for adults.
However, please note that while some of the companies listed below do sell on Amazon, I purposefully do not include options sold SOLELY on Amazon. This is not to say that Amazon does not have good options, it’s just that many products on Amazon are essentially the same item that’s been re-branded and sold at different price points by multiple people/companies that may not have a good understanding of the products they’re selling.
My recommendations all come from reputable companies with YEARS of experience producing cloth incontinence products. My goal is to compile a list of quality products created and sold by companies specializing in incontinence and know what they’re offering. The ones listed below are in no particular order.
What is a Pocket Diaper for Adults?
An adult pocket diaper is essentially a bigger version of the very popular baby pocket diaper. It has a PUL or TPU outer for waterproofing with a lining made of suede cloth or microfleece and an opening – most often at the back – for stuffing in inserts. Standard issue inserts are microfiber.
Standard issue inserts are microfiber, although some companies do offer bamboo inserts instead. It closes around the front of the body and fastens via snaps or hook and loop.
Many pocket diapers also feature “rise snaps.” Rise snaps are a set of 3 x 3 rows of snaps that allow the crotch length to be reduced. This not only lowers the rise (how high it sits on the body) of the diaper, but can also reduce the circumference of the leg opening, which is helpful to prevent leaks around the legs.
Why Use a Pocket Diaper
In the baby diapering world, pocket diapers are sought after for their ease of use plus fast drying times. While it takes a little effort to stuff them (and unstuff them…), the ability to line dry the covers while drying the inserts on medium heat, not only extends the life of the cover, but also speeds up drying times for the absorbent inserts.
In addition, the pocket allows for complete customization of absorbency. The microfiber insert that these diapers come with is excellent at absorbing quickly, but does not hold moisture well. Compression leaks are a common complaint with using pocket diapers and only microfiber inserts. You can combat this by adding a hemp or bamboo fleece insert underneath the microfiber one. Prefolds also make great inserts for pocket diapers.
However, one of the downsides of pocket diapers is that they can be bulky when a lot of absorbency is added, especially in the form of microfiber inserts.
What is an All-In-One (AIO) Diaper?
An All-In-One diaper is just how it sounds – a reusable cloth diaper that has the waterproof outer and absorbent layer all together in one piece. Use it, wash it, wear it again, all without needing to stuff or unstuff absorbency.
AIO diapers come in pull on, side snap, or velcro front closure style.
Why Use an All-In-One Diaper
If you’re going for convenience, you can’t get any better than an AIO. Out of all the diaper styles, AIO’s are the closest representation to a disposable. The only downside is that drying those suckers takes FOR-EV-ER (anyone else hearing an echo of the SandLot? Gotta love a bit of pop culture, haha!)
When drying, turn the AIO inside out to help it dry faster. You can also add additional inserts to AIOs to increase absorbency.
1. KaWaii Baby Youth/Adult Pocket Diaper
KaWaii Baby is a Canadian company that sells a variety of cloth diapers and cloth diaper accessories from baby to adult. This pocket diaper is their only adult offering, although you can also purchase additional inserts from them.
The cheap price makes it a good candidate if you are interested in trying a pocket style diaper, but don’t want to pay a lot.
* Photo credit: Kawaii Baby website
Features
- Fits waist size 20″- 45.”
- Comes with 1 4-layer microfiber insert.
- Suede cloth lining.
- Available in solid colors.
Return Policy
Kawaii Baby allows for the return of unused, unwashed items still in original packaging within 14 days of receipt. Shipping is not refunded.
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Cost: $23.69 – $27.64
Another Canadian based company, Rearz offers a wide variety of products – and accessories – to help you manage your incontinence.
They have 3 different varieties of pocket diapers- regular, minky, and luxury bamboo.
The biggest difference between the 3 options is between fabrics and closure type. The minky is the exact same as the regular, only the outer layer has an additional soft minky feel. Both the regular and minky have snap fasteners.
The luxury bamboo option comes with a bamboo insert instead of a microfiber one and is hook and loop closure.
They don’t mention fastener type in the description, so pay close attention when ordering if you want one type over the other.
* Photo credit: Rearz website
Features
- TPU waterproof layer and bamboo lining
- Regular and minky come with 1 4-layer microfiber insert
- Luxury option comes with bamboo insert
- Waist size 28”-46”
- Variety of patterns to choose from.
Return Policy
Diapers are not returnable.
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Cost: $40.99
A US-based company, Ecoable specializes in eco-friendly cloth diapers and fair-trade, zero-waste clothing for all ages. Their cloth diapers have the most sophisticated pattern choices of all the pocket diaper offerings I’ve found.
* Photo credit: Ecoable.net
Features
- Microfleece lining with PUL shell.
- Comes with one snap in charcoal bamboo insert.
- 3 rows of waist snaps for secure fit and rise snaps.
- Size regular fits waist 26″-42.”
- Extended fits waist 30″- 46″ with higher rise.
Return Policy
You can return unused and unwashed items to Ecoable within 30 days for a full refund. They also have a 30 Day Trial option whereby on most products purchased from their website, you can use and try out a product. If it doesn’t work out for you, you can return it for a full refund of store credit.
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4. InControl Adult Pocket Diaper
Cost: $24.99
InControl is another Canadian based company that sells its own branded diapers among others. Rearz actually sold some of its assets to InControl, so you may notice some overlap.
For example, the description for InControl pocket diaper is nearly identical to Rearz’s – okay, scratch that. It IS identical to Rearz’s pocket diaper (not the luxury one.) When I asked this question, the answer I received from Rearz was that InControl has its own branded products, but that products from both companies are manufactured in the same facility.
But even if the InControl pocket diaper is essentially the same pattern shape as the Rearz’s, they ARE different in color and fastener style.
* Photo credit: Incontroldiapers.com
Features
- Hook and loop closure.
- Available in black, pink, and white solid colors.
- TPU outer layer.
- Bamboo terry lining.
- Fits waist 28”-46”
- 1 4-layer microfiber insert included.
Return Policy
Since diapers cannot be returned in any circumstance, they highly recommend measuring well and contacting customer service prior to ordering with any questions or concerns.
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Cost: $32.30
Snap-EZ is a US based company whose products are hand sewn by WAHM (work at home moms). Their focus is to provide a variety of products in larger child sizes, as well as adult sizes.
They have a couple of versions of their pocket diapers, one with a lower rise, and one with a higher rise, as there are NO rise snaps for adjusting the height of the diaper.
The outer layer is PUL, while the inner is microfleece. It has 3 rows of snaps on the sides. Inserts sold separately.
* Photo credit: Snap-Ez.com
Features
- PUL outer
- Microfleece inner
- Side snap style
- Fits waist 20” – 45”
Return policy:
Unwashed/unused items can be returned for a 90% store credit. Slightly used items can be returned for 85% refund. In both cases, buyer pays for return shipping. If item has manufacture defect, Snap-EZ will pay for return shipping.
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Cost: $29.99
Like their pocket diapers, Ecoable offers a wide range of patterns for their pull on AIO. It also has side snaps for easy removal, though it’s stretchy enough to be pulled up and down without unsnapping.
A thin sewn-in liner is absorbent enough for mild leaks and the optional snap-in insert can boost the absorbency. Rise snaps allow for adjusting the height of the diaper.
* Photo credit: Ecoable.net
Features
- Can be pulled up and down.
- Has snaps for easy removal.
- PUL outer with stay-dry bamboo lining.
- Sewn-in absorbency for mild leaks.
- Option for additional snap-in insert to increase absorbency.
- 3 sizes allow for a waist fit of 28”-52.”
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Want more lists?
Find lists for every type of cloth incontinence products in my Ultimate Guide!
7. Leakmaster Adult Pull On AIO
Cost: $29.95
The Leakmaster brand is created by All Together Diaper Company. They are a family-owned, US based company. In 1990, they started out selling baby cloth diapers and branched out into creating adult cloth incontinence products, which they sell on their website, adultclothdiaper.com.
The Leakmaster adult pull on AIO can be used on its own or with an additional cover for extra protection.
*Photo credit: Adultclothdiaper.com
Features
- Sizes fit waist 20″ – 52.”
- PUL outer with flannel lining.
- Flannel absorbent layers are sewn partially down for faster drying.
- Pull on style.
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Cost: $31.00
Babykins is another Canadian-based company (hmm…I’m starting to see a theme here….). They originally started manufacturing cloth products for babies in 1986, but have since moved into manufacturing adult incontinence products, which is called KINS.
They offer their AIO diapers in both pull on and front closure hook and loop options.
Photo credit: Babykins.com
Features
- Pull on or hook and loop front closure.
- Sizes fit waists 28”-48”
- White PUL material.
- Poly-cotton absorbent insert.
- Can add inserts for additional absorbency.
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Related articles:
How to Sew Adult/Big Kid Cloth Diaper Inserts
8 Best Youth Pocket and AIO Diapers for 2022
How Long Do Cloth Diapers and Washable Incontinence Underwear Last?
Should You Use Vinyl, Plastic, Nylon, PUL, Wool, or Rubber Diaper Covers?
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