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Summary
The Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper is a popular plastic-backed Indonesian diaper that can be found in stores or online throughout the country. It has many of the characteristics of the other two Indonesian diapers I’ve reviewed, the Popoku and Dr. P diapers, with a very soft padding and surprisingly soft/breathable plastic backsheet. This diaper is manufactured by Softex Indonesia, a company whose name I’ve seen popup in other regional diapers including the Softex Adult Tape Diaper of Malaysia. The company also produces tissues, baby diapers and sanitary pads among other things. It turns out the company is now owned by Kimberly-Clark, a very large global conglomerate, which also makes comparable products in other countries under the Depend, Goodnites and Huggies labels. They also produce a daytime version of this diaper and “premium” version of the night diaper, which is cloth-backed. A key selling point of the Softex Indonesia product line is the use of aloe vera extract to prevent skin irritation. In this version of the diaper, the advertised absorbency is based on 230 ml increments and it’s rated at a 6 cup level, which would put the expected maximum absorbency at 1380 ml (46.7 oz).
In real world testing, I found absorbency to be more around half of the advertised absorbency, which is quite common. I found the leak guards in this diaper to be particularly impressive, as they were very effective at preventing leaks, particularly when lying down. The use of dual tape landing zones was interesting. It limits the extent of a fit, but provides more visibility into the state of the diaper. Overall, I was happy with the way this diaper worked out. It consistently absorbed a full wetting in various situations without leaks, even when seated, which is better than I can say for many of the cheaper diapers on the market. Given its very low price point, it provides a good degree of value. Of course, with the caveat that it’s largely only available in Indonesia.
Key Features:
- Plastic backsheet
- Standing inner leak guards
- Dual landing zones
- Repositionable fasteners
Pros:
- Very soft topsheet/backsheet
- Strong leak guards
- Durable tapes
Cons:
- Surface dampness
- Relatively low absorbency
Product Details
For the purpose of this post I will be reviewing and referring to the medium-sized Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper. However, other available sizes are listed below:
Packaging
Brand: Confidence
Manufacturer: PT. Softex Indonesia
Origin: Indonesia
Units Per Bag: 8
Cost Per Unit: $
Dimensions (L x W x H): 18 cm (7.1") x 15 cm (5.9") x 22 cm (8.7")
Weight: 0.68 kg (1.5 lbs)
Available Sizes: M,L,XL
Advertised Absorbency: 792 ml (123 oz)
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| 1.1 Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper Packaging |
Diaper
Backsheet: Plastic (poly)
Wetness Indicator: No
Standing Inner Leak Guards: Yes
Leg Gathers: Yes
Product Style: Tab-Style Brief
Refastenable Tabs: Yes
Number of Tapes: 2
Repositionable Tabs: Yes
Outer Color: White (two green numbered landing zones on each front wing)
Inner Color: White
Front Waistband: No
Rear Waistband: No
Folded Thickness: 2 cm (0.79")
Folded Length: 22 cm (8.7")
Dry Weight: 92 g (3.3 oz)
Fragrance: No
Diaper Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 77 cm (30.3") x 64 cm (25.2") x 37 cm (14.6") x 61 cm (24")
Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Rectangular, Rectangular
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 58 cm (22.8") x 15 cm (5.9") x 15 cm (5.9") x 19 cm (7.5")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH): 0 cm (0") x 0 cm (0") x 2 cm (0.8") x 16 cm (6.3")
Padding Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Flat, Semicircle
Total Padding Area: 934 cm2 (145 in2)
Tape Spacing (t1 x t2): 3 cm (1.2") x 9.5 cm (3.7")
Tape (W x L): 2.5 cm (1") x 4 cm (1.6")
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| 1.2 Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper |
Laboratory Absorbency Tests
Total Absorption Volume (after press out): 958 ml (33.8 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out): 933 ml (32.9 oz)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last): (89 s, 97 s, 118 s, 121 s)
Wet Folded Thickness: 3.5 cm (1.4")
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 84%
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio: 1.0 ml / cm2 (0.23 oz / in2)
Press Out Volume: 25 ml (0.88 oz)
Surface Dampness Rating: 4
The Confidence Classic Night diaper was not a strong performer when it came to surface dampness. During the lab test, some moisture showed up on the paper towel even after the first wetting. It also took a considerable amount of time for moisture to be absorbed into the padding. This was also apparent during real world testing where pressout moisture was quite noticeable. The breathability helped mitigate the dampness a bit, but I’m still inclined to rank this diaper toward the lower end in terms of surface dampness.
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| 2.1 Wet vs Dry Diaper After Capacity Test |
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| 2.2 Used vs Unused Padding After Capacity Test |
"Real World" Absorbency Tests
Posture Tests
Standing-Sitting
Total Absorbed Volume: 658 ml (23.2 oz)
Total Wettings: (1 standing, 1 sitting)
Leaked After Sitting: No
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 77%
Padding to Absorbency Score: 0.70 ml / cm2 (0.16 oz / in2)
Standing-Sitting Rating: 6
The Confidence Classic Night diaper performed reasonably well when tested while standing and sitting. The first wetting while standing was easily managed without any hints of leakage. Though there was initially considerable pooling in the mid-padding, it was sagging slightly and didn’t feel particularly damp. Upon sitting shortly after there was a bit of a squish to the padding but no obvious leakage. The dampness was a bit more apparent upon sitting so there was certainly some pressout moisture, yet the leak guards did a good job at containing it. On the second wetting, while seated, moisture quickly pushed up the front of the diaper and into the left wing. This resulted in a substantial leak below the left wing. By this point the padding was clearly saturated in the front and mid-sections, yet there was still some dry padding at the rear. I expect this diaper will be able to consistently manage a single wetting during daily wear, but there’s a pretty firm limit for overall absorption.
Lying Down
Total Absorbed Volume: 708 ml (25 oz)
Total Wettings: 2
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 81%
Padding to Absorbency Score: 0.76 ml / cm2 (0.17 oz / in2)
Lying Down Rating: 6
The Confidence Classic Night diaper performed decently in the lying down test. On the first wetting there was a lot of initial pooling in the lower rear padding but no indication of a leak. It felt quite damp, but eventually subsided as the excess moisture wicked through the padding. At this point the rear padding was mostly wet and likely near capacity but there was still a bit of dry padding at the front. The second wetting resulted in significant pooling over the rear padding that never really subsided. The padding was clearly saturated, however, it took a surprisingly long time for any leaks to emerge and the resulting leaks were relatively small. This suggests the structure of the diaper was highly effective in preventing leaks even if the padding itself was relatively weak in terms of absorbency. At the end of the test there were slight leaks through the rear leg gathers and a bit from below the rear waistline. A significant portion of the front padding was also still dry. I feel this diaper will generally be reliable for a single wetting while lying down, but I wouldn’t push it past that.
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| 2.3 Pattern of Used vs Unused Padding Test Stand/Sit (right) Lying Down (left) |
Daily Wear and Bedwetting
For a diaper that’s sold in stores and runs at a very low unit price, the Confidence Classic Night is surprisingly effective. The padding is relatively thin, which had me concerned it may fall into the group of diapers not able to manage a single wetting. However, when tested for both daily wear and bedwetting it was consistently able to manage at least one wetting without leakage. So even though it also consistently leaked on the second wetting, having a diaper that can be relied on for one wetting at such a low unit price means it would be economical to change frequently. This could actually put it on par with the more premium diapers from a price-to-value perspective. That aside, this diaper is among the most comfortable I’ve tested in its dry state with a very soft backsheet and padding. It’s also highly durable with tapes that can easily be refastened multiple times. In its wet state, it’s less comfortable but still relatively breathable for a plastic-backed diaper, which seems to be common from diapers in the region. Considering the surface dampness, I didn’t notice much in the way of skin irritation and didn’t experience any sort of chafing while testing. With a decent booster pad it could also be a strong choice even for the heaviest bedwetters. If you’re ever in Indonesia and need a decent diaper that’s relatively easy to find then I would recommend this one.Suitability for Bowel Incontinence: 8
I feel the Confidence Classic Night is well suited for managing bowel incontinence. It has very strong leak guards and leg gathers and a decent amount of rear padding coverage (with padding more concentrated in this area). The plastic backsheet and generally snug fit is also a plus. The primary downsides in this regard are the lack of waistbands and susceptibility to surface dampness.
Wear & Tear Tests
Fitting
The Confidence Classic Night diaper has a plastic backsheet with two separated landing zones on each of the two front wings. This is a unique design that I’ve only found in Indonesian diapers so far (Popoku being the other tested with this design so far). Typically diapers with a landing zone will feature only a single large rectangular area centered right at the front. Tapes can be refastened and repositioned onto these landing zones multiple times without causing damage. In terms of fit, I found this diaper to be right about average to perhaps a bit on the large end. The medium fit me well and snugly but I needed to pull the tapes very near the edge of the landing zone to make this work. For someone just a little bit smaller the tapes would hit the backsheet outside the landing zone and could no longer be refastened. Medium is the smallest size available for this diaper, so sizing is limited for smaller individuals.
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| 3.1 Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper Fastener |
Ease-of-Use Rating: 8
I found the Confidence Classic Night diaper to be quite easy to use. It’s helpful that the company verifies the sizing is based on the larger of hips or waist, since many will have larger hips than waist. The double landing zone configuration takes some getting used to, but once you know your tape placement it’s easy to reproduce a good fit. Both landing zones are numbered and patterned so it’s easy to identify where tapes should be placed the next change. The upside of this two-zone design is that it makes it easier to see the condition of the diaper without the landing zone blocking it (particularly important for this diaper since it doesn’t feature a wetness indicator). The downside is that if you’re just a bit too small for the current sizing then the tapes will end up hitting the backsheet directly and you’ll lose the ability to refasten or reposition them. The sizing on this diaper starts at a fairly high point and, based on my own fit, it’s unlikely to work for people with a waist size less than 30” (76 cm) or smaller hip proportion. Also, while the fit is quite snug, it doesn’t feature waistbands, so there are limits to its ability for containment. Nevertheless, it does include standing inner leak guards and I found the leak guard/leg gather combination of this diaper to be highly effective. Finally, it doesn't have a wetness indicator, which make make it slightly more challenging to assess in a carer environment. Overall, it has a few small deficiencies, but generally most should find this diaper to be quite easy to use.
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| 3.2 Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper Fit |
Comfort
Comfort Rating (dry): 10
The Confidence Classic Night diaper was a top performer for dry comfort. For a plastic-backed diaper it feels surprisingly breathable and I barely noticed I was wearing a diaper when dry. It does seem to be well designed for dissipating heat, like many Southeast Asian diapers. The plastic on this diaper is incredibly soft as is the padding. The tapes are strong and it does a good job at maintaining a snug fit. I never had issues with sagging or significant padding deterioration. I feel like it could use a waistband for snugness, but I didn’t find that to be enough of an issue to discount from comfort. I put this diaper in the same placement as the Dr. P diaper and thus the perfect score.
Comfort Rating (wet): 7
The Confidence Classic Night diaper is reasonably comfortable when wet, more so than you might expect given the relatively low unit price and limited absorbency. I rank it comparably with the Dr. P diaper. The plastic backsheet is very soft and surprisingly good at dissipating heat/humidity. However, the padding itself is quite susceptible to pressout and surface dampness is an issue when wet. Other than that, the tapes are highly durable and I never noticed much in the way of sagging. Nor did I notice any significant clumping or tearing in the padding. It retained a very comfortable fit.
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| 3.3 Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper Topsheet and Backsheet |
Durability
Dry Padding Deterioration Proportion: 16% (topsheet), 13% (backsheet)
Shake Deterioration Test: 4 shakes to deterioration
Durability Rating (dry): 7
The Confidence Classic Night diaper was more durable than expected for a diaper that can be bought at a very low unit price. I rate it a bit better than the dry deterioration might imply. Most of the deterioration was in peripheral padding and it really didn’t have much impact on performance. Actual clumping or tearing in the padding was pretty minimal. Moreover, the tapes held out surprisingly well. It’s still hardly the most durable diaper on the market and I feel like waistbands could help a bit with retaining the fit. Nor can I discount the padding deterioration entirely. Overall I rank it a little above average in this regard.
Durability Rating (wet): 7
The Confidence Classic Night diaper proved unexpectedly durable when wet. Although, again, it was hardly the most durable in this regard, I didn’t notice any obvious clumping or tearing in the padding. It remained largely in the same state as when it was dry. The tapes also demonstrated a strong grip that didn’t weaken at all when holding the wet diaper. The only reason sagging occurred was because the width of the padding combined with its roominess meant there was a fair amount of give for it to drop when wet. Even so, the sagging wasn’t so noticeable that I’d consider it a durability deficiency. With that said, the padding still wasn’t perfectly durable as evidenced by the deterioration at the periphery during the dry durability test. This diaper also doesn’t feature a waistband, so it’s not as flexible as it could be. Yet, I still consider this diaper one that could be used for active wearers, even when wet.
 
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| 3.4 Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper Dry Test Deterioration |
Discretion Tests
Profile
Front Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 3 cm (1.2"), 5 cm (2")
Back Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 6 cm (2.4"), 6 cm (2.4")
Side Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 3.5 cm (1.4"), 4 cm (1.6")
Profile Discretion Rating: 8
The padding in the Confidence Classic Night diaper is quite thin and easy to conceal, but you may need to wear underwear or meshpants over top because it can get a bit baggy due to the width in the mid-section. Otherwise, the tapes do a great job at holding it up so sagging isn’t an issue. This diaper sits among the easier to conceal in terms of profile.
  
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| 4.1 Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper Jeans Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right) |
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| 4.2 Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right) |
Noise
Noise Rating: 6
The Confidence Classic Night diaper suffers the same issue as most plastic-backed diapers with thinner padding in terms of noise discretion. It was hardly the loudest diaper I’ve tested but I noticed a distinctive crinkling noise when walking, standing or sitting. This noise could be somewhat suppressed by outerwear, but friction with the landing zone may be a challenge to cover up entirely.
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| 4.3 Confidence Classic Night Adult Diaper Noise Profile |
Odor Reduction
Odor Reduction Rating: 7
I can’t say I noticed odors very often when testing the Confidence Classic Night diaper and the diaper has no discernible fragrance of its own. I think the plastic backsheet and structural design has something to do with this because I don’t feel the padding was particularly resilient to odor formation. The susceptibility to surface dampness would be problematic in this regard. Moveover, without waistbands there’s more ability for odors to escape near the waistline.
