If you use a drainable ostomy pouch, the closure at the bottom is something you deal with several times a day. It might seem like a small detail, but folks tell us all the time that the closure is what makes a pouch feel easy or frustrating. Here at our Pearland store we carry two Safe n Simple cut-to-fit drainable pouches that are almost the same pouch, with one big difference: one closes with a clip, and the other closes with Velcro. Here’s how we help people decide.

What the two pouches have in common

Both are Safe n Simple one-piece drainable pouches. That means the skin barrier and the pouch are all one piece, and you empty it from the bottom instead of changing it every time. Both have a cut-to-fit barrier, so you trim the opening to match your stoma. Both are 12 inches long, beige, and come in a box of 10.

Clip closure: the classic option

With a clip pouch, you fold or roll up the bottom of the pouch and snap a curved plastic clip over it. Our Safe n Simple SNS12B100 clip pouch comes with 2 clips in each box.

Why people like clips:

• A firm, secure feel. Many people trust the snap of a clip.
• It’s what a lot of folks learned on, so it feels familiar.
• Clips can be reused from pouch to pouch.

What to keep in mind:

• It’s one more small piece to keep track of. Clips can slip out of your hand while emptying, especially in the bathroom.
• Squeezing a clip open and shut can be hard if you have arthritis, weak grip, or numb fingertips.
• Some people notice the clip under clothing or feel it when they sit or bend.

Velcro closure: no clip to lose

With a Velcro (hook-and-loop) pouch, the closure is built right into the pouch. You roll up the end and press the Velcro tabs together. Our Safe n Simple SNS7018002 Velcro pouch has an integrated closure, so there’s no separate clip at all.

Why people like Velcro:

• Nothing to drop, lose, or forget when you travel.
• Easier on the hands. Pressing the tabs together takes less pinching than opening a clip.
• It lies flatter and tends to feel quieter and softer under clothes.

What to keep in mind:

• You need to wipe the end clean and roll it neatly so the Velcro grips well.
• Some people take a few days to get used to it and trust it, especially if they’ve used clips for years.

So which one is right for you?

• Choose the clip if you already like clips, have good hand strength, and want that firm snap.
• Choose Velcro if you have trouble with your hands, keep losing clips, or want the pouch to sit flatter and feel more discreet.

Not sure? A lot of people buy one box of each and see what fits their routine. And if your ostomy nurse or doctor has given you specific instructions, go with what they recommend.

Come see us in Pearland

Both pouches are available right here on our website and in our store. We keep things simple: you pay at checkout online or at the counter. If you have questions, stop by and we’ll be glad to show you both side by side.

Adaptive Medical Equipment and Scrubs
8703 Broadway St Ste 131, Pearland, TX 77584
Phone: 281-485-8881