Belted Continence Briefs

The TENA Flex Extension Belt Waist 173–243cm White (720524) establishes an uncompromised, professional-grade standard in bariatric fluid management and ergonomic medical support. Designed explicitly to extend the girth of any TENA Flex belted brief, this medical-grade accessory provides up to 29cm of additional width around the hips to accommodate measurements from 173cm to 243cm. In acute care facilities and bariatric wards, securing a non-slip, anatomically correct fit for larger patients using belted briefs can be a significant clinical challenge — when standard product waistbands are overextended, the structural integrity of the entire incontinence garment is compromised, resulting in friction, tearing, or premature product failure. Featuring an intuitive, high-grip hook-and-loop fastening system, this heavy-duty extension belt functions as a secure structural bridge, ensuring an uncompromised, anatomically correct fit, preventing brief slippage, and protecting patient dignity during heavy use cycles.

Advanced Design for Superior Patient Comfort

Patient ergonomics, advanced thermal regulation, and dermatological protection are core pillars built directly into the textile engineering of the TENA Flex Extension Belt Waist 173–243cm White (720524). Crafted from an ultra-soft, low-profile material matrix, the extension belt integrates seamlessly with the existing TENA Flex brief without adding uncomfortable material bulk or heavy pressure points against the lumbar region. The fabric is fully breathable and skin-friendly, allowing heat and moisture vapour to escape continuously from the patient's skin surface. This active ventilation tightly regulates the skin microclimate, minimising the key environmental risk factors responsible for tissue maceration, redness, and mechanical chafing across sensitive bariatric skin folds.

Advanced Fastening Technology & Caregiver Efficiency

The operational excellence of the TENA Flex Extension Belt Waist 173–243cm White (720524) relies on its heavy-duty fastening technology and labour-saving caregiver workflow integration. At its attachment interfaces, a high-performance hook-and-loop system provides a maximum-grip anchor point that will not slip, unfasten, or shift under high physical body pressure or patient movement. This micro-hook configuration allows for infinite, precise adjustments, ensuring that the primary brief's core absorption zone remains anchored flat against the body to prevent side-channel runoff and leakage. Designed to streamline high-frequency changing routines, the extension belt is universal across all TENA Flex absorbencies, allowing caregivers to apply or remove the extension single-handedly while minimising physical patient handling and rolling strain.

Key Product Features

• Expanded Girth Extension: Provides up to 29cm of additional structural width around the hips, seamlessly extending standard briefs into a full bariatric fitment.
• Heavy-Duty Hook-and-Loop Integration: High-performance fastening system delivers an absolute, non-slip lock that remains stable under high physical stress.
• Broad 173–243cm Waist Compatibility: Tailored specifically to meet the strict demands of bariatric clinical care, bridging the gap for patients requiring extended sizing profiles.
• 100% Breathable Textile Fabric: Air-permeable material lining promotes continuous air circulation to protect delicate dermal integrity and prevent moisture accumulation.
• Low-Profile White Aesthetic: Clean, medical-white colouration integrates invisibly with standard TENA Flex underwear lines to support user discretion.
• Universal Absorbency Compatibility: Fully compatible with all absorption levels of TENA Flex, maximising institutional stock versatility and reducing product waste.
• Optimised Caregiver Ergonomics: Streamlines application processes for busy clinical staff, reducing the need for aggressive patient rolling and adjustments during routine rounds.