Collection: TENA Comfort ProSkin & TENA ProSkin Flex

High-Absorbency Continence Care

Two of the most clinically significant products in the TENA range sit in this collection — and they’re worth understanding properly, because they solve different problems for different people.

TENA Comfort ProSkin is a large shaped pad used with fixation pants. It’s for people who want to continue using a pad format but need the kind of absorbency that standard pads can’t deliver. The Comfort ProSkin Ultima carries a 9-drop absorbency rating — the highest in the TENA pad range — and its bowl-shaped design cradles the body for maximum coverage.

TENA ProSkin Flex is a belted incontinence brief — a two-piece system where an absorbent pad attaches to an elastic belt worn around the waist. It’s designed specifically for people who are semi-mobile or immobile, and for carers who need to make changes as efficiently and ergonomically as possible. The Flex format sits between pull-up pants and tabbed slip briefs in the care spectrum — it works for people who can still stand or be positioned for a change, but who need more coverage and carer support than a pull-up pants format provides.

Both products carry TENA’s ProSkin skin protection technology. Both are used extensively in aged care and home care settings. And both address clinical needs that the lighter formats in the TENA range simply can’t meet.

TENA Comfort ProSkin — High-Absorbency Shaped Pads

TENA Comfort ProSkin pads are large, shaped, unisex incontinence pads worn with fixation pants. They’re for people who prefer a pad format but need absorbency beyond what standard pads provide — and for clinical settings where a high-capacity pad changes the frequency of care interventions.

The Comfort ProSkin Ultima is the highest-absorbency product in this range, rated at 9 drops. Its bowl-shaped design is specifically engineered to cradle the body, providing coverage across a wide surface area that flat pads can’t match. FeelDry Advanced draws moisture from the skin surface into the absorbent core quickly, which is particularly important for people who wear the product for extended periods between changes. The ConfioAir breathable back-sheet reduces heat and humidity at the skin surface.

Unlike smaller pads that rely on adhesive and the wearer’s own underwear to stay in position, Comfort ProSkin pads are held in place by TENA fixation pants — which provide more consistent positioning, especially during movement, repositioning, and care assistance. The fixation pants themselves are reusable and washable, making the overall system practical for both home and facility use.

The Comfort range is available in multiple absorbency levels. The Ultima is the highest — suited to heavy to very heavy leakage, complex continence needs, and situations where long intervals between changes are unavoidable.

TENA ProSkin Flex — Belted Briefs for Semi-Mobile and Immobile Users

TENA ProSkin Flex is a belted incontinence brief designed for heavy to extra-heavy leaks, built for users with limited mobility and for caregivers who value an easier, more ergonomic change.

The Flex system works differently from either pull-up pants or tabbed slip briefs. A soft elastic belt — the COMFIStretch belt — is worn around the waist. A shaped absorbent pad clips onto the belt using wide, easy-grip hooks. The FingerLift tab on the belt clearly indicates where the belt opens, making it straightforward for carers to locate and open the product quickly during a change, which matters when someone is changing multiple residents or clients in a shift.

The brief can be fastened at the front or back, while the ergonomic, easy-to-use design means less back bending, which reduces physical strain on professional caregivers. That’s a real clinical consideration — manual handling injuries in aged care are common, and product design that reduces awkward bending during changes has a measurable impact on carer wellbeing.

The Flex is available in Plus, Super, and Maxi absorbency levels across a full size range. An extension belt option adds up to 29cm for an extra comfortable fit when needed, making the system accessible for a wider range of body types than a fixed-size tabbed brief.

The ProSkin technology across the Flex range includes FeelDry Advanced for fast moisture wicking, ConfioAir breathable back-sheet for air circulation, and adjustable fixation that lets carers open or re-open the product as many times as needed without losing grip.

How to Choose Between Comfort ProSkin and ProSkin Flex

Both products address high-absorbency continence needs, but they suit different situations.

The Comfort ProSkin pad is the right choice when the person prefers a pad format, can be positioned to allow a pad change, and the pad-and-fixation-pants system provides sufficient coverage and security for their leakage pattern. It’s also the right choice when a facility or home care setting already uses fixation pants as part of its continence care routine.

The ProSkin Flex is the right choice when a pad alone isn’t providing sufficient containment — particularly for people with very heavy leakage or faecal incontinence — or when the all-in-one belted format is more practical for the care setting. The Flex system can be applied and changed in standing, sitting, or lying positions, which gives it more flexibility than either a pull-up pants format or a flat pad. For carers managing changes with someone who is semi-mobile, the Flex’s ergonomic design is also a practical advantage.

When neither format is adequate — for people who are fully immobile and require full carer-assisted changes in bed — the TENA ProSkin Slip tabbed brief is the more appropriate step. If you’re unsure which format is right for a specific person, a continence nurse is the best resource, or call us on 1300 604 499 and we can help work through the options.

ProSkin Technology — What It Means Across Both Products

Both the Comfort ProSkin and the ProSkin Flex carry TENA’s ProSkin technology, which reflects a specific clinical commitment to skin health alongside leakage management.

For people using high-absorbency products, skin health is a heightened concern. Extended contact with moisture is the primary driver of incontinence-associated dermatitis — skin damage that can range from mild irritation to open skin breakdown. The people most likely to be using Comfort ProSkin or ProSkin Flex are also among those most at risk: people who are less mobile, who wear products for longer periods, and whose skin may already be more fragile due to age or health conditions.

FeelDry Advanced addresses this by drawing moisture away from the skin surface into the absorbent core faster than standard materials, reducing the duration of skin contact with urine. The breathable ConfioAir back-sheet reduces heat and humidity at the skin surface during extended wear. And the soft, textile-like materials in both products reduce friction during repositioning and movement assistance — a factor in skin breakdown that’s easy to overlook but clinically meaningful.

Pairing with TENA ProSkin Skincare

For people using Comfort ProSkin pads or ProSkin Flex briefs, completing the skin care routine with TENA ProSkin Soft Wipes and ProSkin Barrier Cream during each change significantly reduces the risk of skin breakdown. The wipes are gentle enough for use on fragile or sensitive skin. The Barrier Cream creates a protective layer on at-risk skin between changes.

Both products are available in our TENA ProSkin Skincare collection.

Why Buy from Platinum Health?

We stock both the TENA Comfort ProSkin Ultima and TENA ProSkin Flex across absorbency levels and sizes. Fast nationwide delivery, competitive pricing, and a price match guarantee. Bulk ordering is available for aged care facilities and regular buyers through APEX, our B2B platform. NDIS instant checkout is available for participants purchasing under their plan.

If you need help choosing between the Comfort ProSkin and ProSkin Flex, or working out which absorbency level and size is right for a specific person, call us on 1300 604 499. For complex clinical situations, we’ll always point you toward a continence nurse as the appropriate next step.