I was sceptical about reusable incontinence underwear — here's my honest review
After eight years of disposable pads, one reader decided to test the reusable underwear that kept showing up in her feed.
I'll be honest: after eight years of relying on disposable pads for bladder leaks, the idea of switching to reusables felt scary. How do you wash them? Will they smell? What if they leak through? I almost talked myself out of ordering three times.
But I kept seeing Fluxe & Co underwear and reusable liners in my feed, so I finally decided to test them and give a fair review.
The first thing that surprised me was how normal everything looked. Not medical, not bulky — just soft, comfortable underwear and thin snap-in pads. Nothing like the thick disposables I'd been using for years.
I put a pair on and waited for the catch. There's always a catch. Every time I had a small leak I pressed my hand against the fabric expecting dampness. It stayed dry. By day two I stopped checking.
By the end of the first week I realised I hadn't thought about my bladder once that day. No planning around bathrooms, no spare pads in my purse. I just lived my day.
I'd stopped asking "how do I stop the leaking" and started asking "how do I live with it comfortably."
The everyday comfort was the biggest change for me. After years of end-of-day irritation I'd blamed on age, my skin simply felt better once I switched to soft cotton instead of synthetic layers.
The practical stuff I was most worried about turned out to be the easiest. Each pair holds a good amount on its own, and the reusable liners snap in for more when I need it. Washing is just a mesh bag in the machine — no hand-washing.
And the smell question everyone worries about? Nothing. The breathable fabric doesn't trap odour the way synthetics do.
These don't make incontinence disappear — nothing does. But everything around it got easier, and the set paid for itself within the first month.
If you've been on the fence about reusables like I was, it's worth understanding exactly how the system works before you decide. Here's the breakdown.
How the Fluxe & Co underwear and reusable liners actually works
A plain-English look at the two-piece system Margaret switched to.
1 It adjusts to every day — light or heavy
It isn't one product, it's two that work together, so the protection scales to your day.
- Leak-proof underwear — soft, breathable and comfortable, no plastic backing.
- Snap-in reusable liners — add extra protection exactly where you need it.
- Just the underwear at home · one liner out and about · two or more for nights.
You swap only the liner — the underwear stays on. No spare pads crammed in your purse.
2 Natural materials against your skin
Built around a soft 4-layer leak-lock system with an antimicrobial lining that wicks moisture away from your skin. No plastic backing trapping heat, no fragrance — just a clean, breathable, comfortable feel.
3 Comfortable enough to forget you're wearing it
Many women tell us the same thing: swapping synthetic plastic for soft, breathable fabric simply feels better day to day, with far less of the end-of-day irritation disposables can cause.
"They feel like normal underwear but with real protection. So much more comfortable than what I used before."
4 Change discreetly, anywhere
The set comes with a waterproof wet bag that looks like a small cosmetics pouch. Out and about, you swap just the reusable liner in seconds — used one in the bag, fresh one in. No crinkling plastic, no bulky disposable in your handbag.
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No bundle needed — add the underwear and the liners to your cart separately.
100% Leak-Proof Underwear (Beige)
Reusable Leak-Protection Liners
5 Washes with your regular laundry
- Rinse in cold water (optional), pop them in the included mesh bag.
- Machine wash with your normal load, hang to dry — they dry fast.
- No hand-washing, no special detergent, no fuss.
6 Wear the clothes you've been avoiding
Available in elegant beige and classic black. The beige is invisible under light fabrics — no lines, no bulk, no telltale padding. Light and breathable enough for summer heat or long trips.
"I wore them under fitted jeans and my daughter had no idea. Thin but powerful — look and feel like regular underwear."
7 A one-time buy instead of a monthly spend
Disposable pads add up to roughly $360–$480 a year — before you count creams, ruined underwear and extra trips to the store. Buying the underwear and liners once — instead of disposables every month — pays for itself fast and lasts for years (250+ washes). Less waste, too.
8 90-day risk-free guarantee
Try Fluxe & Co at home risk-free for 90 days. If it's not right for you, you're covered by our 90-day risk-free guarantee — a pressure-free way to find your fit.
9 Already loved by women across the country
Over 1,000 women have switched from disposable pads to the Fluxe & Co underwear and reusable liners — for work, long flights, visits to grandchildren, and sleeping through the night. The most common thing they say afterward: "I wish I'd found this sooner."
Made by Fluxe & Co
That's exactly why Fluxe And Co was created — by a woman who dealt with leaks for 12 years, together with a materials lab — to finally put this fabric into underwear that actually works.
Get your Fluxe & Co protection
No bundle needed — add the underwear and the liners to your cart separately.
100% Leak-Proof Underwear (Beige)
Reusable Leak-Protection Liners
More women sharing their experience
★★★★★ 4.8/5 (1,000+ verified reviews)
I was very skeptical. I'd tried “leak-proof” underwear before and they were useless. But my daughter kept pushing me because of the material they use inside. I didn't believe it, but I ordered anyway. And honestly? They actually work. 3 weeks now and not a single leak through.
What sold me was the material. I used to be a nurse, so I pay attention to what things are made of. When I saw what Fluxe And Co uses, I thought okay, this might actually be different. And it is.
My only complaint is they take a while to dry after washing. But that's it. No leaks, no odour. I just grabbed an extra pack so I always have clean ones ready.
I've spent hundreds on pads over the years. Hundreds. These cost more upfront but I've used the same pairs for 5 months now. Do the math. It's not even close.
They're good but not magic. If I have a really heavy episode I still feel a little dampness — but it doesn't leak through, and that's the difference. With pads it would've been down my leg.
They work. Not much else to say. I can finally go on my morning walks without that constant anxiety in the back of my head.
The sizing was a bit off — I ordered medium and had to exchange for large. But once I got the right size, they've been great. No leaks, no odour, and I don't feel like I'm wearing a diaper.
I wore these on a 4-hour car ride to visit my sister. Didn't have to stop once to check or change. That's never happened before.
I stopped going to my book club because I was terrified of an accident. Last week I finally went back — 3 hours sitting there, and nothing. No leaks, no smell, no worry. I almost cried in the car after.
I was worried about odour more than anything. With pads, by the end of the day I could smell myself and it was humiliating. These made a real difference there.
I used to make a checklist before leaving the house: pads, wipes, extra pants. Now I just wear these and actually enjoy being outside again thanks to Fluxe And Co.
I don't think about leaks every minute like I used to. Now I just put these on and go. They've made a big difference in my daily routine.
