1. At a glance: old vs. new

Both the old and new versions do the same core job — reusable, washable adult cloth diapers for urinary or bowel incontinence. The 2.0 redesign addressed specific sizing and coverage feedback from customers. Here's the quick comparison.

2. What actually changed in the 2.0 redesign

The 2.0 redesign wasn't cosmetic. We made specific changes in response to customer feedback over several years.

Expanded size range

The old Pocket fit hips from 22 to 46 inches. The old Cover fit hips from 22 to 50 inches. The new 2.0 Pocket and Cover both fit 26 to 55 inches, and the new 2.0 Pull-On extends to 60 inches. This was the single most-requested change — larger adults were aging out of the old top sizes.

Longer rise, better overnight layering

Old shells had a maximum unsnapped rise around 33–35 inches. The 2.0 shells go up to 38 inches. The practical effect is that the 2.0 shells fit comfortably over a bamboo fitted diaper for overnight use — the old shells were often too snug for that pairing, which limited overnight options.

More coverage on the Diaper Cover

The 2.0 Diaper Cover has three rows of snaps on the hip tabs instead of two, giving more adjustment range. It also has more coverage on the sides, which helps contain leaks for users with higher-volume output or for bowel incontinence.

No change to the Pocket Diaper's design

The 2.0 Pocket Diaper kept the same overall design as the old version — bamboo-rayon lining, back pocket opening, built-in wet-zone booster, hip-tab closures. Only the size range was expanded.

3. Who should buy the discontinued styles

The old styles are still genuinely useful products — they're only discontinued because we expanded the line. The final-sale pricing makes them a strong value for the right customer. They're a good fit if:

• Your hip measurement falls squarely within the old size ranges. For Pocket: 22–46 inches. For Cover: 22–50 inches. If your hip measurement is between 26 and 42 inches (old Regular), the fit is essentially identical to the new 2.0 Small.
• You use the diaper for daytime only. The old shells weren't designed for overnight layering over a fitted diaper. For daytime use with a snap-in insert or prefold booster, the old styles work as well as the new.
• You're price-sensitive and want to stock up. Final-sale pricing won't come back. Once stock is gone, we don't restock these styles.
• You've used the old style before and liked it. Many customers ordering replacements specifically want the old fit, and we hear from them regularly.
• You need the smaller Youth size. The new 2.0 Pocket and Cover start at 26-inch hips. The discontinued Youth size starts at 22 inches, so if you need a smaller size, the old Youth is currently your only shell-style option in our line.

4. Who should choose the new 2.0 styles instead

The discontinued styles aren't the right choice for everyone. Go with the current 2.0 line if:

• You need overnight protection with a fitted diaper. The 2.0 shells have the longer rise needed for comfortable overnight layering. Old shells can work in some cases but often feel too tight over a fitted.
• Your hip measurement is above 50 inches (Cover) or above 46 inches (Pocket). The old styles don't go that large. The 2.0 Pocket and Cover fit up to 55 inches, and the 2.0 Pull-On fits up to 60 inches.
• You want the most coverage available. The 2.0 Diaper Cover has noticeably more coverage on the sides and front, which matters for higher-volume incontinence or for bowel protection.
• You're buying for long-term daily use and want consistent replacement availability. Once the discontinued stock sells out, it's gone. If you settle on a color or size you love and want to reorder in six months, the 2.0 line is the sustainable choice.

If any of the above applies, start with the full adult cloth diaper guide or browse the current 2.0 catalog.

5. How to measure your hips

Both the old and new size charts use hip circumference, not pants waist. Getting this number right is the most important step in ordering.

The key difference: hips vs. pants waist

Your pants waist is measured at the narrowest part above your hips. Your hip measurement is taken just below the tip of the hip bone. These are different numbers. For most adults, hip measurement is a few inches larger than pants waist — the exact difference varies by body shape. A 39-inch pants waist might correspond to anywhere from about 41 to 46 inches at the hip bone.

If you order by pants waist, you will almost certainly order too small — the diaper won't close properly, or will close but leak badly at the legs. If you measure around the fullest part of your buttocks instead of just below the hip bone, you'll get a number that's too large and may end up with a shell that's loose at the leg openings, which also leaks.

Step-by-step

1. Stand relaxed with feet roughly hip-width apart. Wear thin underwear or nothing — not over bulky clothing.
2. Find the tip of your hip bone on each side. It's the bony point on the outside of your body, just below your natural waistline.
3. Wrap a soft measuring tape around your body just below the tip of the hip bone. Not around your natural waist (too high, number too small) and not around the fullest part of your buttocks (too low, number too large). Just below the hip bone tip.
4. Keep the tape parallel to the floor and snug but not tight. Don't pull it into your skin.
5. Record the number in inches or centimeters. That's your hip measurement.

No soft tape? Wrap a length of string or ribbon around your hips as described, mark where it overlaps, then lay the string flat against a ruler or hardware tape measure to read the number.

6. Discontinued-style size chart

Size chart for the original (discontinued) Adult Pocket Diaper and Adult Diaper Cover. Hip circumference measured below the tip of the hip bone.

If your hip measurement falls between two sizes, size up — a slightly looser fit with good leg-elastic seal leaks less than a tight fit with gaps at the legs.

7. Old size to new size: rough translation

If you've worn old-style EcoAble shells before and know which size fit you, this table gives a rough starting point for picking a 2.0 size. The ranges don't map perfectly because the 2.0 sizes were expanded, so the best approach is still to measure your hips and use the 2.0 size chart directly. Use this as a sanity check, not a substitute for measuring.

Notice that "Regular" in the old system corresponds to Small in the new system, not Medium. The naming changed because the size range was expanded upward — the new Large is bigger than anything the old line offered.

Inserts, boosters, and fitted diapers

Our snap-in inserts, bamboo-cotton prefold boosters, and bamboo fitted diapers have always used Small / Medium / Large sizing — they were never renamed. Match the accessory size to whichever shell size you own: an old Youth shell takes a Small accessory, an old Regular shell takes a Medium accessory, and an old Extended shell takes a Large accessory. The snap systems are compatible across both the old and current shell generations, so accessories you buy today will work with discontinued shells from your rotation.

8. Shop the discontinued styles

Both discontinued styles are on our final sale page at a reduced price while stock lasts. Color availability varies as we sell through inventory.

9. Common questions