By the 1970’s disposable adult diapers started to include reusable tape and more absorbent materials. However, they were made with plastic lining and were still very ill-fitting.

The 1980’s Brought Something Different to Adult Diapers
In the 1980’s, one of the most popular brands of adult diapers was launched, Depend. This brand is now a leader in the adult diaper industry and continues to aggressively campaign against the negative stigma for adults who wear diapers.