An incontinence brief (1) has two fastening straps (3a,3b), which are fitted about the sides of the waist, secured at the rear ends to the rear part (4) of an absorbent pad (2). Each strap has an elastic layer forming an elastically stretchable region (8) and an outer layer (12) formed by a water-jet consolidated fleece. One of hook patches (9,9') releasably secures the front ends of the straps at the front waist region. Other hook patches on the front part (11) of the pad releasably secure the outer layers to the front waist region. The pad is worn about the crotch region.
