Close up of of two women wearing the TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear. 

New TENA Silhouette

When your underwear is your protection.

White woman wearing a pair of TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear and showing off the stylish lace.

STYLE

Stylish underwear with invisible protection

Wear the clothes you love, without worrying about bulges or leaks. We designed TENA Silhouette Washable Underwear to be indistinguishable from regular undies, so you can dress how you like at all times.
 
Please wash at 40° before first use.
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PROTECTS LIKE TENA

Dry and secure, with odour control

Imagine your favourite underwear, but with invisible protection for light incontinence. Designed with layers for moisture wicking, super absorption with odour control, liquid barrier and a breathable body fabric, to keep you fresh and comfortable. Gives you triple protection against leaks, odour and moisture. 
A pair of TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear in a Classic brief hanging on a line to dry.

SUSTAINABILITY

50 washes at 40°C, guaranteed

Just wear them, wash them, and wear them again! TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear have a 50% carbon footprint reduction and produce 75% less consumer waste (weight of packaging and product waste) than typical alternatives*. This innovation is one of the many ways we’re working to meet our commitment of cutting our carbon footprint in half in Europe by 2030.
 
* Compared with TENA liners and pads together with regular underwear. Calculations were made using Life Cycle Assessments – a tool for calculating environmental impact of products or services (read more about LCAs here) In the scenario assessed, two TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear (washed 50 times at 40°), were compared to an equal mix of three disposables with one pair of regular underwear.
An illustration of a pair of TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear and the 4 layers. A Triple protection icon on top of the underwear illustration.

Protects like TENA

  1. Moisture wicking layer – soft top fabric that quickly drains the surface to keep your skin dry 

  2. Double Super absorption layers with odour control – absorb and hold liquid with odour control to keep you fresh

  3. Liquid barrier layer – keeps liquid in the product

  4. Breathable body fabric – stretchy, ultra-soft and breathable to keep you comfortable and feel like your regular underwear
An illustration of a pair of TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear with a drop on top holding a 1, illustrating the level of protection.

Designed for light incontinence

TENA Silhouette Washable Underwear are designed for light incontinence that can happen during menopause, when playing sports, or even when coughing or sneezing. They offer the same level of protection as other TENA products for light incontinence, marked with 1 drop.

Choose your style

Black woman wearing a black bra and a pair of TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear in a Classic brief. 

Classic

The classic comfort brief, with a higher rise for great coverage and a smooth silhouette.

White woman wearing a black bra and a pair of TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear in a Hipster brief.

Hipster

An everyday favourite that sits below your waistline for a comfortable, modern fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product

What does the 1 drop mean?
The 1 drop communicates that this is a protection for women with little leaks/light .
What does TENA Triple Protection mean?
New TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear gives you TENA Triple Protection against leaks, odour and moisture.
How does the odour control work?
TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear contains a specialized absorbent layer with an odour control treatment that prevents odour.
Does TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear feel like real underwear?
The TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear is stretchy, ultra-soft and breathable to keep you comfortable and feel like your regular underwear.
What materials are used in TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear?
TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear are made of a blend of fabrics, lace and elastics.
Body/Waist: 80% Polyamide, 20% Elastane 
Gusset: Upper lining - 100% Polyester
Inner lining - 87% Polyester, 13% Polyamide
Lower lining - 100% Polyurethane
The product is very comfortable thanks to its stretchy, ultra-soft and breathable materials.
 
Product safety is a primary focus area for Essity. We have far-reaching procedures and standards to secure that our products are safe to use and with all relevant legislation. The product has the OEKO-TEX® certification, which is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety 
What styles, sizes and colours are available in the TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear range?
Styles: Hipster and Classic Brief, made of high-quality fabrics with a delicate lace design
Sizes: S-XL
Colour: Black, since this is the most popular underwear colour.
Will you be adding more styles, colors, sizes?
Sign-up to our newsletter to make sure you don't miss any news, unique offers and promotions. TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear currently comes in Hipster and Classic brief styles in black color.
Where is TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear made?
Made in Sri Lanka.
Can I get a free sample of the Washable products?
No free samples are available for either the Classic or Hipster Washable products.
Where can I buy the products from?
You can buy both Classic and Hipster styles from TENA Direct and the Classic style from TESCO.

Usage

Can I wear the underwear right out of the package?
Yes. The consumer pack has a perforation seal making sure that the product has not been taken out of the package by anyone else before the purchase. In this way, it’s kept hygienic.
How do I choose the right size?
The size guide can be found on the TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear product pages and corresponds to dress sizes. When checking the circumference of your hips, be sure to wrap the tape measure around the largest part below the waist.
What should I do If I'm between two sizes or hip measurements?
If you're between two sizes, keep in mind that it's better for leakage security if the product is a bit too snug rather than too loose.
What style is best if I'm pregnant?
It's all about your personal preference. The Classic brief has a higher waist whereas the Hipster sits comfortably below your belly.
Which style works best under leggings, yoga pants?
The Hipster style has a lower waist whereas the Classic brief has a higher waist so it’s all about your personal preferences. TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear is incredibly discrete and will not show more under your clothes than regular underwear.
How does TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear differ from TENA liners and pads?
TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear is designed for little leaks / light protection (with 1 drop) and focus on discretion. The product is constructed differently compared to disposable liners and pads. The protection is built-in the underwear. Together, the products in the TENA assortment cover different user needs.
What is different vs intimawear by Bodyform™?

TENA Silhouette Washable Absorbent Underwear are designed for women with light and the product quickly absorbs liquid - like small urine leaks. The panties are made with high-quality fabrics and delicate laces, with built-in Triple Protection against leaks, odour and moisture for light – so you can dress how you like, and feel confident at all times.

The intimawear by Bodyform™ underwear range has been designed with all periods in mind. They’re period pants that are ready for your flows; for the endless spotting, the clots and the clumps, the sort-of-discharge, sort-of-blood, the is-this-period-over-or-what, and everything in between. Thanks to its Tritech performance, intimawear by Bodyform™ allows you to go liner, towel, tampon or cup free during your menstrual cycle, for unrestricted freedom and V-zone confidence. 

Intimawear by Bodyform™

Can I wear TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear while sleeping?
Yes. TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear can be worn day or night.
Are TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear comparable with disposable TENA Silhouette Underwear?
TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear is a totally new, reusable concept, which differs from the disposable TENA assortment in the way it’s designed. It’s also designed to address light , whereas TENA Silhouette disposable underwear are designed to address medium/high incontinence needs.

Washing and handling

For how many washes is the performance of the TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear maintained?
We guarantee kept functionality after 50 washes at 40° mild wash. However, the product can be used for longer even though we can’t guarantee the same performance after that. Using the product after more than 50 washes will not change the safety use of the product.
What are the care instructions for TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear?
The underwear should be machine-washed at a 40° mild wash together with your other clothes in similar colours. They can be tumble-dried on low heat. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners. Do not iron or dry clean.
If desired, you can rinse the underwear before washing, though this is not really necessary.
Does washing really get rid of urine?
Yes. Washing TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear on a 40° mild cycle with detergent will remove urine effectively.

Sustainability

What are the sustainability benefits of TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear?
  • A carbon footprint reduction of 50%* 
  • A 75%* reduction in consumer waste (weight of packaging and product waste)
  • Recyclable packaging, as defined by ISO 18604
 
* Compared with TENA liners and pads together with regular underwear. Calculations were made using Life Cycle Assessments – a tool for calculating environmental impact of products or services (read more about LCAs here). In the scenario assessed, two TENA Washable Absorbent Underwear (washed 50 times at 40°), were compared to an equal mix of three disposables with one pair of regular underwear.