TENA Extra Bariatric Underpad 361 36x36 Beige
TENA® Extra Bariatric Underpad #361 – 36" x 36"
The Largest Underpad in the TENA® Lineup: 9 Square Feet of Bariatric Coverage with a SAP Wicking Core and Discreet Beige Waterproof Barrier
The TENA® Extra Bariatric #361 answers the coverage problem that standard underpads simply cannot: in bariatric care, a 23"- or even 30"-wide pad leaves protection gaps at exactly the perimeters where accidental leakage travels. At a full 36" x 36"—nine square feet, the largest footprint in the TENA lineup—the #361 spans the complete critical zone of the bed, covers large chairs and sofa spans edge to edge, and keeps a protected surface under the user regardless of position changes. It is the gold-standard footprint for bariatric support, and equally valuable for anyone who repositions widely overnight or needs whole-furniture coverage from a single pad.
Protection quality matches the coverage. The super-absorbent polymer core wicks moisture off the surface the instant it lands, locking it deep in the pad to keep skin dry and healthy through prolonged contact, while integrated odor-neutralizing polymers keep the care environment fresh and discreet between changes. The quilted non-woven topsheet stays soft and non-irritating against skin across the pad's entire expanse—no seam lines or texture changes anywhere in the nine square feet—and the waterproof beige backsheet completes the system with a detail home users appreciate daily: it blends with household bedding and furniture instead of announcing itself the way traditional medical-blue pads do. From overnight bed protection to chair coverage to a clean protective surface during hygiene and clinical procedures, it's one pad doing the work of several, in a bag of 10 or case of 100.
Key Performance Features & Benefits
- XXL Bariatric 36" x 36" Size: Nine square feet of continuous protection—the maximum surface area available and the gold standard for bariatric care, where standard pad widths leave leak-path gaps at the perimeter.
- Super-Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Core: Advanced polymers wick moisture away instantly and lock it deep inside the core, keeping the skin-contact surface dry and supporting skin health during extended lying or seated time.
- Odor Control Technology: Integrated polymers neutralize odor at the source by sealing fluid away from air exposure, maintaining a fresh, discreet environment for users, family, and caregivers.
- Discreet Moisture-Proof Beige Backing: The waterproof beige backsheet blocks strike-through completely while blending into home bedding and upholstery—a meaningful dignity upgrade over institutional blue pads.
- Soft Quilted Non-Woven Topsheet: The quilted, non-irritating surface stays gentle against skin through prolonged contact, with consistent texture across the full pad area.
- Multi-Use Versatility: One format handles overnight bed protection, large chair and sofa coverage, and clean protective draping during hygiene and clinical procedures.
- FSA/HSA Eligible: Purchasable using Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds.
Equipment Specialist Insight: Place the pad beige side down with the quilted surface facing the user, centered so the core sits under the hips and sacrum; on a standard bed the 36" width will span nearly the full mattress, which is the point—a repositioning user stays over protection. Smooth from the center outward and tuck the side margins lightly under the fitted sheet's edge to keep the expanse flat. Match the rating honestly: the #361's coverage is maximum, but its absorbency is light-to-moderate—ideal for accidental leakage, procedural draping, and backup duty beneath a body-worn brief, which is the standard bariatric protocol for heavy output. If the pad is soaking through overnight without a garment above it, add the brief or step to a heavy-capacity pad rather than relying on footprint alone. One handling note for bariatric settings: this pad is not reinforced as a repositioning aid—use a rated turning sheet or mechanical assist for moves, and let the #361 do the absorbing.
Detailed Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will moisture press back against the skin (rewet) during prolonged lying or seated contact?
A: The SAP core bonds captured moisture into a locked state deep in the pad, so lying or sitting body-weight pressure cannot readily squeeze it back through the quilted topsheet—and the oversized format helps here in a way smaller pads can't, since fluid disperses across nine square feet of core rather than concentrating under the pressure zone. Within the pad's light-to-moderate rating, the surface stays reliably dry between scheduled changes; as with any pad, rewet resistance declines near saturation, so change once the core feels gelled and firm.
Q: Should this pad be used alone or together with a tab-style brief or pull-on?
A: In bariatric care specifically, the layered protocol is standard: a tab-style open brief or pull-on chassis provides contoured containment on the body, and the #361 provides the wide surface backstop—its 36" span catching the perimeter bypass that leg gathers release during side-lying, which travels farther on larger body frames than standard-width pads can cover. As standalone protection, the pad suits its light-to-moderate rating: accidental leakage, procedural draping, and daytime furniture coverage. For heavy unassisted output, the brief-plus-pad pairing is the dependable answer.
Q: Do I actually need a 36" x 36" pad, or is a standard 23" x 36" enough?
A: Choose the 36" x 36" in three situations: bariatric care, where wider body frames put leakage paths beyond a standard pad's edges; active sleepers who roll and reposition across the bed, where a 23" strip depends on staying centered; and whole-furniture protection—sofas, loveseats, recliners—where one pad should cover the entire surface. Stay with the 23" x 36" when protecting a centered, low-mobility sleeper at the best per-change economics. The honest test: if you're currently overlapping two standard pads to get coverage, the #361 replaces both with zero seam gaps.
Retail Disclaimer: Technical metrics, capacity ratings, dimensions, and material details on this page are compiled directly from manufacturer and vendor data files. Product specifications, packaging counts, and construction may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. We recommend confirming real-time specifications, sizing, and packaging details before completing checkout. This product information is not medical advice; consult a healthcare professional for guidance on incontinence management and bariatric care practices appropriate to your situation.
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