A sensory system (1) for the electronic detection of body fluids in a diaper comprises an electrode system (2) that responds to a change in moisture through a change in the electrical resistance and a sensory and communication unit (3) for indicating changes in the measured electrical resistance. The electrode system (2) is formed by two interdigitally arranged electrodes (4) formed as a print layer arranged on a flexible carrier substrate (5) of a disposable diaper (6). The sensory system (1 for the electronic detection of incontinence in a diaper (6) can be used in the manufacture of disposable diapers (6) for children and for patients with long term immobility.
