Tena improves incontinence line with new breathable technology

Philadelphia-based Tena on Thursday announced its Premium Briefs, Protective Underwear and Heavy Pad incontinence products will now feature Tena ConfioAir 100% breathable technology, which allows excess moisture to evaporate, to help maintain skin's natural moisture balance and improve comfort for wearers.



"We look beyond the product to focus on the individuals, and are dedicated to finding new solutions that offer optimum fit and functionality while improving quality of care," stated Jessica Lan, director product management for Essity Health and Medical Solutions, North America, which manufactures the products. "With this upgrade to our absorbent line, we are pleased to provide more options that help maintain a care routine and lead to better skin health."



"Tena ConfioAir 100% breathable technology is unlike any other innovation in the field of adult incontinence," noted Tony Forsberg, national clinical director for Essity Health and Medical Solutions, North America. "While almost every other product has breathable materials from the front to back of the brief, with ConfioAir we can now keep moisture away from the skin and protect it with a whole vapor- and heat- permeable product."



Tena's ConfioAir technology features a unique outer layer with micro-pores that allows moisture from the inner absorbent core to evaporate. This helps maintain skin's natural moisture balance, allowing it to breathe and keeping the skin on the inside of the product comfortable and dry. This technology is now included across Tena's premium absorbent product line at no additional cost to the customer.



For the large population that suffers from incontinence, discomfort can happen quickly. Many incontinent individuals are elderly and have fragile skin that faces a variety of threats including skin ulcers, incontinence-associated dermatitis and infection as well as greater potential for injury as healing slows down. Recognizing that skin health is important for incontinent individuals, who are at risk of painful irritations from prolonged exposure to moisture, it is vital to provide comfort and care to the perineal area and support the overall quality of life for product users.