What does bariatric mean?

If I had a nickel for every time I was asked what “bariatric” means I would have a bulging pocketful of nickels that makes an awful racket when I walk.  Technically the term “bariatric” deals with the branch of medicine regarding the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.  While used to medically describe a patient or situation it has also been pinned to product selection for items and supplies for the comfort and care of larger people.

All that being said, when searching for incontinence products it simply describes the larger sized items for bigger individuals. This would include big briefs, adult diapers, protective pants, and protective underwear.  Generally, these products start above 60 inch and go up to 90 inches and higher.

Bariatric sized incontinence products also address the unique needs of larger people to ensure the proper fit when moving and placement and amount of the materials to wick and absorb fluids. In addition, the products often use materials and have features for additional odor control. Ultimately, the design provides for maximum incontinence protection while utilizing features to help maintain the dignity and comfort of the wearer.

If you are searching for incontinence supplies for somebody with a waist size above 60 inches using the term bariatric should help you quickly narrow down your search. We have put all bariatric specific products in an easy to find category for your shopping convenience. You will also find many standard products in extra-large sizes to accommodate your needs if you are looking for items in the 60-65 inch waist size range.