Poise · Incontinence Pads & Protection
Poise Fresh Protection Overnight Extra Coverage Pads
Avoid until Poise reveals backing chemistry. Standard absorbent pads carry elevated PFAS risk.
Poise keeps its waterproof backing formula private on these overnight pads. Period and incontinence products often use PFAS-based water-repellent coatings, so without transparency or testing, you can't assess the actual risk.
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Material
absorbent core with waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Poise Fresh Protection Overnight Extra is made of, ingredients and materials
Poise Overnight pads use an absorbent core (likely cellulose/superabsorbent polymer blend) topped with a waterproof backing layer of unspecified composition. The backing is critical because waterproof layers in incontinence products commonly contain Teflon-type coating (Teflon-family coating) or polyurethane with fluorinated surfactants, both PFAS sources. Almohadillas has not publicly disclosed backing chemistry, which blocks independent assessment of fluorine content and leaching risk during skin contact.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Waterproof layers in incontinence pads are common PFAS delivery mechanisms. Almohadillas' silence on backing chemistry and no public commitment to PFAS avoidance makes fluorinated compounds probable, not confirmed. Skin contact during use poses dermal and systemic absorption pathways.
Source, ATSDR ↗Skin sensitization from adhesives or sizing chemicals
No allergen or sensitizer disclosures are published for Poise pads. Incontinence pad adhesives and elastic components can contain formaldehyde-releasing resins or azo dyes as residuals. Individuals with sensitive skin or histories of contact dermatitis should patch-test or consult product documentation before extended use.
Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) dust or particulate shedding
If absorbent core degrades during use or storage, SAP particles may shed into underwear or contact mucous membranes. This is a mechanical rather than chemical hazard but merits caution in pads stored in humid conditions or used for extended periods.
Bacterial or mold growth in absorbent core if moisture retained
Overnight pads designed for extended wear create a warm, moist microenvironment favorable to microbial colonization if changed infrequently or stored damp. This is a use-condition hazard rather than formulation issue but should inform replacement timing and storage practices.
What’s reassuring
Dioxins or furans from waterproof backing manufacture or bleaching
No recalls or reports link Poise pads to dioxin contamination. However, unspecified waterproof backings produced via chlorine-based processes carry theoretical contamination risk. Manufacturer transparency would rule this out.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Almohadillas maintains silence on PFAS in its incontinence line despite industry-wide scrutiny of waterproof textiles since 2020. No third-party certifications (Oeko-Tex, GOTS, or equivalent) are documented for this product. The brand has not published material safety data sheets or commitment statements on fluorinated chemicals, distinguishing it from competitors (Depend, Always) who have begun voluntary transparency efforts in some markets.
How it compares in its category
Most overnight incontinence pads carry elevated PFAS risk due to waterproofing requirements; Poise is not exceptional in this regard. However, premium alternatives (Tena ProSkin, Depends FitFlex) have begun specifying non-fluorinated backing or pursuing PFAS-reduction certifications. Budget-tier pads and store brands show similar disclosure gaps. The category lacks industry-wide testing transparency, making Poise's silence a category norm rather than a red flag, but also unremarkable in risk profile.
If you buy it
Store pads in a cool, dry location away from heat sources to minimize any potential leaching from backing layers during storage. Replace pads immediately after use; prolonged skin contact with waterproof backings increases exposure window. If skin irritation develops, discontinue and consider alternatives with disclosed materials. Request a Safety Data Sheet from Almohadillas or retailer; refusal to provide one is a legitimate reason to reconsider.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Poise has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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