Griffin Care Buddies Underpads 17 x 24 Heavy
Griffin Care Buddies® Disposable Underpads, 17" x 24", Heavy Absorbency
Full Polymer-Core Absorbency in a Compact, Targeted Pad
The Griffin Care Buddies underpad breaks the usual rule that small pads mean light protection. Despite its compact 17 by 24 inch footprint, the Buddies carries a heavy-absorbency super-absorbent polymer (SAP) core that traps large volumes of fluid and locks it — along with odors — deep inside the pad. Fluid passes quickly through the soft spunbond topsheet into the core, so the contact surface feels dry to the touch fast, while the pad protects exactly the zone that needs it without the bulk of a full bed pad.
The durable green polypropylene backsheet forms a waterproof barrier against strike-through on furniture, linens, and wheelchair cushions, and the space-saver packaging stores flat in a drawer, travel bag, or crowded supply closet. That combination makes the Buddies a genuine multi-purpose pad: targeted personal care coverage, procedure protection such as IV starts, diaper changing on the go, and even high-quality pet training duty.
Key Features
- Heavy Polymer Absorbency: The super-absorbent polymer (SAP) core traps large volumes of fluid, pulling moisture quickly off the surface and locking it inside the pad.
- Leak-Proof Protection: The durable green polypropylene backsheet forms a waterproof barrier, preventing strike-through on furniture, linens, and wheelchair cushions.
- Soft Spunbond Topsheet: Lets fluid pass quickly into the core while staying gentle and comfortable against the body.
- Space-Saver Packaging: Compact packs store efficiently for home use, travel, or facilities with limited storage.
- Multi-Purpose Utility: Suits targeted personal care, procedure coverage such as IV starts, diaper changes, and pet training.
Equipment Specialist Insight: A heavy SAP core in a 17" x 24" pad is an unusual and genuinely useful combination — most pads this size are light tissue, so the Buddies fills the gap for high-volume protection in a small zone: under a drainage site, across a wheelchair seat, or in a travel bag where one compact pad has to do real work. One note on color: backsheet colors are not standardized across brands — Griffin's green marks a heavy pad, while other lines use green for moderate — so match by the spec, not the color, when mixing brands.
Technical Specifications
- BrandGriffin Care Buddies
- Dimensions17 x 24 inches
- Absorbency LevelHeavy
- Core MaterialSuper-absorbent polymer (SAP)
- TopsheetSoft spunbond nonwoven
- BackingGreen polypropylene waterproof backsheet
- Use TypeDisposable, single use
Q: Which side faces up?
A: The soft white spunbond side faces up, toward the person. The green polypropylene side is the waterproof barrier and always faces down, against the surface being protected.
Q: How does this differ from a standard 17" x 24" procedure pad?
A: Most pads this size use a light tissue core for quick tasks. The Buddies replaces that with a heavy-absorbency SAP core, so it holds far more fluid per pad — the small footprint with big-pad capacity is the whole point of this product.
Q: Can I use these as pet training pads?
A: Yes — the SAP core and waterproof backing outperform many purpose-sold training pads, and the compact size fits crates and carriers well.
Product specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are subject to change. This product is intended for surface protection and general care use; it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance specific to your situation.
⚠ California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
