If they work for other people, that's fine. Some years ago, I bought some flannel pull-ons, which are no longer even carried by the company from which I bought them. I am physically unable to deal with pins. I wanted to save money and reduce the amount of personal hygiene trash, about which other household members were complaining.
One very thick pull on was not enough, and I already felt as if I was wearing a blanket. Even though technically I was wearing the right size, I could never find a cover pant that didn't billow out in the front, not go high up enough in the back, wasn't uncomfortably tight around the leg holes, and was machine washable. I already live with chronic pain. I don't need more unnecessary discomfort. I'm employed. I have other medical issues and disabilities. I don't have the time or physical energy to hand wash and wait for things to dry each and every time. I'm also a woman. Dealing with stains from bladder incon, occasional bowel incon, and menstrual blood is just too much effort, and I couldn't wear them during the day while out anyway, because no time or physical access to change, no place to store extras, and my existing clothes do not fit over them. I can't replace an entire work wardrobe for this.
Because I don't waste things, I continue to keep the three I have for use at home in emergency if I am low on disposables and waiting for a shipment. Since that isn't often, I don't expect these things will wear out for years, but I'm not buying more from any place else anytime soon.
Other people's experiences vary, and that's fine. Do what works for you.
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