Abstract: The present invention discloses an attachable side panel for use with incontinent garments. The side panels are made of a rectangular sheet of skin-friendly material and include a fastener. The fastener is positioned along one or both of the widthwise edges, and allows the side panel to attach to the front and/or back of the incontinent garment bridging the gap on each side of the wearer. The present invention can be used with incontinent garments that are commercially available, or the incontinent garment can be especially designed to be used and sold with the side panels.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an absorbent article with a positioning adhesive for attachment, and a method of manufacture. The absorbent article is of a conventional design except that conventional tape systems or hook and loop systems are replaced with positioning adhesive and release paper.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an absorbent article with extendable side panels. The side panel comprises a sheet of skin-friendly material, each having a first edge and a second edge extending in a lengthwise direction, and a third edge and a fourth edge each extending in a widthwise direction. The side panel also include fasteners, positioned along the third edge, adapted to affix said side panel to the front or back of the ears of a conventionally designed absorbent article. The fourth edge of the side panel is attached to the left and right ear of the absorbent article. The extendable side panels allow for an absorbent garment that provides for a wide range of circumferences.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a single attachable side panel for use with an absorbent article. The side panel comprises a sheet of skin-friendly material, having a first edge and a second edge extending in a lengthwise direction, and a third edge and a fourth edge extending in a widthwise direction. The side panel also includes a fastener, positioned along the third and/or fourth edge and middle portion, adapted to affix said sheet to an absorbent article. The absorbent article can be a conventional diaper or other incontinent product, which is positioned between the legs of the wearer and having a portion positioned in the front and back of the wearer. The side panel can then allow for the attachment of the front portion to the back portion of the absorbent article securing the absorbent article about the wearer.