Depends Real Fit vs Fit Flex

I have always wanted to know what the difference was between these two pull on briefs style disposable underwear. My chance finally came when my neighborhood pharmacist ran out of my favorite, the Real Fit.

I'll try to give this an unbiased review, but it will be hard to do.

The flex fit looks like an inferior knock off of. Like some Chinese manufacturer imitating the real thing... despite the fact that both are made by the same company.


Durability. The Flex Fit doesn't last, it doesn't have as much absorption and it tends to fall down on its own all the time. The Real Fit holds up. The elastic stays snug, even the leggings.

Stealth. The flex fit sounds like you have a grocery bag down your pants. I was self conscious in public with this. (although I tend to not wear diapers when in public and use alternatives if I can help it). The real fit has a cloth type feeling like a regular pair of underwear.

Price. The Real fit is roughly $2 a pair. The flex fit is around $1.50 if bought in the same quantity.... but for the quality, I'd say the Flex Fit should cost about 50 cents per pair.

Comfort. The Real Fit feels like I'm wearing wool underwear. It's so soft. It isn't bulky either. Wears well under clothes. The Flex Fit feels like I'm wearing a loose grocery bag with a napkin down the front.

(Depends Real Fit)

It's abundantly clear who the winner is here. The Real Fit. Why does Depends even bother with the other? When you put them side-by-side, you can notice the difference without even having to try them on.

Notice the sheen on the left. That's the crinkly garbage bag material they used. While the right is the softer fabric-like material.

Still, it does beat the velcro strip overnighter diapers any day.