Abena
Net XL Disposable Underwear, Pack of 5
7.7/10 overallAround £8.99 for 5
Disposable net pants for holding maternity pads securely in place after birth, breathable and stretchable for comfort.
The verdict
Boots' Net XL Disposable Underwear are high-waisted, stretch mesh disposable pants designed to hold a maternity or cooling pad securely in place without pressing on sore or stitched skin. They need no laundry in the exhausting first week, but cost more over time than reusable postpartum pants, so many people switch once past the heaviest bleeding.
These are mesh-style, high-waisted disposable pants designed to hold a maternity pad (or a cooling pad) snugly in place without the tight waistband of normal underwear pressing near sore or stitched skin. Because they're disposable, there's no laundry to manage in the first exhausting week, and no worry about staining favourite underwear.
The main decision is disposable versus reusable high-waisted postpartum pants: disposables cost more over time but need zero washing, which matters when laundry is the last thing on the list. Many people buy one pack of disposables for the first week specifically, then switch to reusable postpartum underwear once past the heaviest bleeding.
Is the Net XL Disposable Underwear, Pack of 5 worth it?
- No laundry required in the exhausting first week
- Soft waistband sits clear of stitches
- Holds pads securely in place
What are the downsides of the Net XL Disposable Underwear, Pack of 5?
- More expensive over time than reusable postpartum pants
- Generates disposable waste
- Sizing can run small, check the size guide
Specs
- Use
- Holds maternity or cooling pads in place
- Style
- High-waisted, stretch mesh
- Pack size
- 5 pairs
- Waistband
- Soft, sits above stitches
How we scored it
Healing Comfort
How much relief it provides for perineal soreness or post-birth discomfort.
Soft waistband is genuinely more comfortable than normal underwear post-birth.
Ease of Use
How simple it is to use one-handed while exhausted and sore.
Zero laundry, just discard after use.
Value for Money
Cost per pad/use relative to how much relief it gives.
Costs more long-term than reusable postpartum pants.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Net XL Disposable Underwear, Pack of 5 ourselves yet. This review is built from Abena's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £8.99 for 5 | Around £6 for 4 | About £11 | £24.95 |
| Overall score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Use | Holds maternity or cooling pads in place | Chill, then insert into a maternity pad | Perineal rinsing after vaginal or caesarean birth | — |
| Pack size | 5 pairs | 4 reusable pads | — | — |
| Material | — | Gel core, soft fabric cover | BPA-free plastic | — |
Frequently asked questions
Why use disposable pants instead of normal underwear after birth?+
Their soft, high waistband sits clear of stitches rather than pressing near sore or stitched skin the way a normal underwear waistband can, and being disposable means there's no laundry to manage in the exhausting first week.
Should I buy disposable or reusable postpartum pants?+
Disposables cost more over time but need zero washing, which matters when laundry is the last thing on the list. Many people buy one pack of disposables for the first week, then switch to reusable postpartum underwear once past the heaviest bleeding.
How many pairs come in a pack?+
A pack contains 5 pairs, styled as high-waisted, stretch mesh pants designed to hold maternity or cooling pads securely in place.
Do these disposable briefs run true to size?+
Sizing can run small, so it's worth checking the size guide before buying rather than assuming your usual size.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.