What Makes MoliCare® Different?

MoliCare® Makes Finding the Right Fit Easier

With MoliCare®, fit is considered at the engineering stage. Product shape, construction and materials are designed to work with the body. They are designed to support comfort and give you effective protection throughout the day.

Incontinence products like MoliCare® Premium MEN pads are tailored specifically for the male body. Female incontinence products like MoliCare® Premium Lady pads are also designed to feature hourglass shapes that target central fluid absorption. 

This approach to fit is also evident in products like MoliCare® Premium Elastic. Its elasticated side panels allow the product to move with different body shapes and movements. Resealable tapes make it easy to adjust the fit. This is particularly useful when a product needs to be checked or repositioned.

If you prefer a pull-up format, MoliCare® Premium Mobile combines absorbent protection with an underwear-like design. Its elasticated construction allows the product to move with you. It is best fit for anyone who is mobile and wants a familiar way to wear incontinence protection.

There are also products designed to work with a separate pad. MoliCare® Fixation Pants help hold compatible pads securely against the body, keeping the absorbent product in position during movement.

The MoliCare® Range is Designed For Different Types of Incontinence

Incontinence isn't the same experience for everyone. Some people deal with the occasional light leak, while others need full protection through the night or during periods of limited mobility. The good thing is that MoliCare® has a wide range of product formats, each designed with all these needs in mind.

All you need to do is to establish how often leakage happens, and how heavy the leaks are before you can find the incontinence product tailored for your needs. The good thing is that MoliCare® uses a simple Drop rating system to help you make the right shopping decision

For instance, there are products in the range like MoliCare® Premium Lady Pads and MoliCare® Premium MEN Pads (1-3 Drops), which are well suited for light to moderate leaks. For moderate to heavy surges, there are options like MoliCare® Premium Mobile (Pull-Up Pants) and MoliCare® Premium Elastic (5-6 Drops), which are designed for dynamic active fit and reliable surge containment. 

For people experiencing very heavy leakage, a higher-capacity product may offer the additional protection needed. MoliCare® Adult Nappies, including MoliCare® Premium Elastic, combine larger absorbent cores with leakage protection and adjustable fastening systems.

The Materials That Make MoliCare® Different

What looks like a simple absorbent product is actually a carefully engineered technology combining a number of  materials:

• Wood-derived cellulose fibres form a major part of the absorbent core. Their fibrous structure allows them to take in liquid and distribute it through the core. This helps fluid reach more of the available absorbent material.

• Positioned beneath the top sheet is the Acquisition and distribution layer. This specially structured fibre layer helps draw liquid away from the surface and direct it into the absorbent core. Its role is particularly important when fluid enters quickly, helping prevent it from remaining concentrated in one area.

• Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) is the high-performance absorbent material responsible for much of the core's fluid-retention capacity. When it comes into contact with liquid, it absorbs the fluid and swells into a gel-like structure. This helps immobilise the liquid within the core and reduce the amount that can move back towards the surface, contributing to rewet protection.

The soft, textile-like non-woven layers provide a comfortable interface with the skin, The breathable outer materials allow air and water vapour to pass through while helping prevent liquid from escaping.

The fit, absorbent core, fluid-management layers and outer materials have all been brought together to solve different parts of the same problem. They keep fluid where it belongs while helping the product remain comfortable and secure throughout the day!

Clear Absorbency Information Helps You Choose With Confidence

This is one of the other areas where MoliCare® genuinely stands apart from other incontinence products in the market:

The MoliCare® Drop rating makes it quite easy to gauge absorbency, from lighter protection at the lower end of the scale up to high absorbency products designed for heavier or more frequent leakage. 

This is  a useful guide when comparing products within the MoliCare® range. The beauty is that every product uses the same consistent scale for this.

Alongside the Drop rating, MoliCare® provides specific ISO absorption figures on individual product pages. 

This is a standardised measure of how much liquid a product can absorb. It gives you more concrete information to work with. You won’t get drowned in any marketing lingo as you shop for your continence care products.

For more general support, the Advice Centre is there to help you make informed decisions. It hosts tons of practical information to help you manage continence day to day, whatever stage of that journey you're currently at.

MoliCare® Goes Beyond Absorbent Pads and Pants!

Continence care isn't just about absorbent products. Skin that's regularly exposed to moisture needs its own dedicated care too.

MoliCare® also has an extensive skin care range designed to protect the skin that's under this kind of regular stress when you experience incontinence.

 

These dedicated skincare products complement an absorbent product routine thus helping to protect skin. MoliCare® skincare products also use a pH 5.5 formulation to support the skin's own natural protective function.  

Try Before You Commit to a Full Pack!

It can be hard to know whether a product is right for you until you've actually tried it on, however detailed the packaging description is.

The good news is, you can order free samples of your chosen product by calling our dedicated Customer Services team on 0800 028 9470 which allows you to try MoliCare® products before committing to a full pack. 

This is particularly useful when you're unsure about size, format, absorbency level, fit or general comfort, or if you're buying on behalf of someone else and want to double check before placing a larger order. 

After all, packaging descriptions can only tell you so much but trying a product yourself tends to be far more useful.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, everyone's continence needs look a little different, and that's exactly why MoliCare® offers so many products to help you find the right fit. Between different product formats, gender-specific options, clear absorbency information, thoughtful design and dedicated skincare, the entire MoliCare® range is built around real individual circumstances. You can simply find the right product that matches your leakage level, body shape, mobility and daily routine. 

HARTMANN Direct is the place to explore the full MoliCare® range. You can shop for anything in the MoliCare® range from discreet pads, pull-up pants, washable options and care essentials designed for comfort, skin health and reliable protection.

FAQs

What is the difference between MoliCare® Premium and standard MoliCare® products?

MoliCare® Premium products generally offer additional features such as enhanced absorbent core technology or more advanced fit systems, compared to standard options. Not every Premium product suits every type of incontinence, so it's worth choosing based on your leakage level, fit and preferred format.

What are MoliCare® Slips?

MoliCare® Slips are absorbent products that use a fastening tape system rather than a pull-up design, offering more comprehensive protection. They're available in different sizes and absorbency levels depending on the specific product.

What is the difference between MoliCare® Pants and MoliCare® Slips?

Pants pull on like regular underwear, which can suit people who dress themselves or simply prefer that format. Slips are secured using fastening tapes, which can make them easier to apply or adjust for people with limited mobility, or when a carer is providing support. The right choice really depends on mobility, leakage level, fit and personal preference.

What is the MoliCare® Skin range used for?

MoliCare® Skin is a dedicated skincare range designed to support skin affected by incontinence and regular exposure to moisture. It includes products such as barrier creams and cleansers, and fits alongside absorbent products as part of an everyday continence care routine.

MoliCare® creams are also part of the continence skincare range. They are crafted to help care for skin exposed to moisture and the other everyday stresses that come with incontinence.

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