Top Ostomy Support Belts 2024

With new support products hitting the market each year, there has never been more provision for ostomates than there is now. This is our rundown of the Top Ostomy Support Belts 2024.

What Are the Benefits of an Ostomy Support Belt?

A reliable ostomy support belt can have a huge range of personal benefits. It will secure your bag, preventing discomfort or awkward accidents. This is also very useful if you want to engage in physical activity.

At the same time, it can help to protect your stoma from developing hernias or from prolapsing, and there are supports specifically designed to protect stomas after these have occurred. There are even supports designed to protect your stoma during rigorous physical activity such as contact sports.

Our support belts, such as the Comfizz Swimming Briefs, are discreet, stylish, and practical

Our Top Ostomy Support Belts

In this blog, we'll take you through our best Ostomy belts, explaining why we love them. We'll categorise them in the below ways:

• Best Overall Ostomy Support Belt
• Best Men's Ostomy Support Belt Underwear
• Best Ladies Ostomy Support Belt Underwear
• Best Comfizz Ostomy Support Belt
• Best Colostomy Belt for Night Use
• Best Swimwear for Ostomy Support 

Best Overall Ostomy Support Belt

Winner: Fulcionel Hole Cut Ostomy and Hernia Support Belt (20cm Depth)

Why We Love It:

✔ Adjustable strap guarantees perfect fit of all ostomy bags
✔ Design reduces likelihood of herniation, supporting existing hernia
✔ Easy fit glove design is intuitive for carers and patients

Perfect For:

✔ Pre- and post-operation support
✔ Support with hernias and ostomy bags
✔ Any gender, with a unisex design

✘ Wear at night (see our solution)
✘ The most discreet ostomy support (see our solution)

Our Verdict: The Fulcionel Hole Cut Ostomy and Hernia Support Belt (20cm Depth) is designed to reduce herniation and support existing hernias - a common occurrence in ostomy patients. This easily adjustable belt comfortably hugs the body, and can be changed to suit personal needs or activity. Using a breathable 2-way fabric, this support is breathable and reduces likelihood of infection and rubbing.

Customer Verdict: "Good quality and easy to fit support belt." John ★★★★★

Runner Up: Fulcionel Hole Cut Ostomy and Hernia Support Belt (26cm Depth). This belt is exactly the same as the one above, just bigger. For those needing more area coverage for greater or more intense herniation, this belt has you covered.

Best Men's Ostomy Support Belt

Winner: CUI Men's Navy Fitted Trunks Ostomy Underwear With Twin Pocket

Why We Love Them:

✔ Tight-fitted discreet design allows patients to live life normally
✔ Separates the stoma from the skin for maximum comfort
✔ Twin pocket allows wearers to have a stoma on either side

Perfect For:

✔ Heat reduction - separation from skin reduces heat
✔ Daily wear - rub reduction makes this ultra-comfortable
✔ Subtle ostomy support, with no typical ostomy belt 'bulge'

✘ A traditional ostomy belt (see our 'Best Overall' and 'Comfizz' solutions)
✘ Wear at night (see our solution)

Our Verdict: The CUI Men's Navy Fitted Trunks Ostomy Underwear offers day-long, undetectable ostomy support due to their tight-fitting design. Coming in a highly comfortable boxer brief style, these trunks are designed for maximum comfort without embarrassing or heavy-duty ostomy bulges. The internal scoop pocket is particularly unique in its reduction of heat, chafing, and noise, allowing patients to live their lives normally once again.

Customer Verdict: "They proved very comfortable during the extreme weather. The pouch did a good job of keeping my plastic urostomy away from my body, so I didn't suffer the rubbing against my skin. Also, because of this I felt cooler, and more comfortable..." Michael ★★★★★

Runner Up: The CUI Men's Denim Fitted Trunks offer the same coverage in a more vibrant teal colour. For stylish yet intense ostomy support, try these.

Best Women's Ostomy Support Belt

Winner: Fulcionel Hole Cut Ostomy and Hernia Support Belt (20cm Depth)

Why We Love It:

✔ Stylish yet discreet support returns normality to ostomy patients
✔ Cotton pouch is ultra comfortable, reducing irritation
✔ Pouch alongside entirety of underwear supports all stomas

Perfect For:

✔ Ostomy support that is subtle and comfortable
✔ Low maintenance support – machine washable at 30°C
✔ Ostomies, Ileostomies, Urostomies and Colostomies

✘ Swimwear ostomy support (see our solution)
✘ A traditional Ostomy support belt (see our solution)

Our Verdict: We love the Vanilla Blush Women's Underwear for their ingenuity and discretion. Using plush cotton to create a seamless finish, this underwear allows patients to wear their ostomy bags under any type of clothing. In addition, this pair of underwear also gives patients more time to act following the unlikely event of a leak, freeing you from the often embarrassing side of ostomy bags.

Supplier Verdict: "Ostomy pouch leaks are an unfortunate but all too common result of sweat build up. That's why we love the cotton pocket within this particular design. This reduces moisture and odour, preventing irritation, and, most importantly, leaks. For lightweight, perfect ostomy undies, the Vanilla Blush Women's Underwear is your best bet."

Runner Up: The Vanilla Blush Women's Underwear comes in a white colour for a lighter, brighter alternative. This has exactly the same benefits as the above recommendation, and is similarly protective.

Best Comfizz Ostomy Support Belt

Winner: Comfizz 15cm Ostomy Support Belt

Why We Love It:

✔ Firm 15cm ostomy support belt fits even prolapsed stomas
✔ Smooths lumps and bumps while securing ostomy devices
✔ Holds ostomy devices, coming with a a cover to protect stomas

Perfect For:

✔ Physical activities, exercise and everyday wear
✔ Simple ostomy belt with easy-to-use Velcro fastening
✔ Level 3 support levels (most intense stoma coverage)

✘ Swimwear ostomy belt (see our solution)
✘ Highly discreet ostomy support (see our solutions for men and women)

Our Verdict: The Comfizz 15cm Ostomy Support Belt comfortably supports ostomy pouches and hernias for maximum protection. Comfizz are known for their supportive belts, suitable for unbeatable protection from hernias and ostomy pouch leaks. With options for different aperture widths, this belt works is a classic ostomy belt suitable for any size of ostomy or hernia.

Customer Verdict: "I am a landscape gardener who also does a selection of other tasks all capable of giving me hernias but with this belt I have been confident since my surgery and carry on my working life as normal, I have tried a variety of belts but this one does it's job perfectly and is quality" Haydon ★★★★★

Runner Up: For an alternative Comfizz ostomy support belt, try the Comfizz 10cm Ostomy Support Belt. This simplistic design is perfect for securing ostomy devices, stomas and prolapsed stomas, and comes in a small and therefore discreet 10cm option.

Best Colostomy Belt for Night Use

Winner: CUI Men's Navy Ostomy Boxer Shorts with Twin Pocket

Why We Love Them:

✔ Loose design ensures breathability and freedom to move
✔ Suitable during day and night for extended ostomy support
✔ Twin pocket pouch separates the ostomy from the skin

Perfect For:

✔ Comfortable and relaxed ostomy support 
✔ Discreet ostomy support that is weightless
✔ Daily wear, relaxed style is perfect for day-long wear

✘ Traditional ostomy support (see our 'best overall' and 'comfizz' solutions)
✘ Tight-fitting ostomy support (see our solution)

Our Verdict: These stylish boxers don't just look great - they're incredibly comfortable too, and help to normalise life for ostomy patients. The CUI Men's Navy Ostomy Boxers support the stoma appliance using an ingenious 'twin-pocket' device that maintains patients wellbeing and hygiene - since it separates the ostomy pouch from the skin itself. This reduces friction and rubbing, while improving hygiene control.

Customer Verdict: "There aren't many places you can buy these specialist boxer shorts. They were quick and easy to purchase and delivery was prompt." Mildred ★★★★★

Runner Up: For a more traditional alternative in the same style, try the CUI Men's White Ostomy Boxers. These have the exact same features as our top men's ostomy support briefs, but come in a more traditional White colour.

Best Swimsuit for Ostomy Support

Winner: Comfizz Ladies' Stoma Swimming Briefs with High Waist

Why We Love It:

✔ High waisted, stretchy swim briefs are stylish and comfortable
✔ Ruching covers the stoma area, for discretion and freedom
✔ Holds ostomy device and prevents parastomal hernias

Perfect For:

✔ Swimming and all water sport activities
✔ Bloating, compression releases gas from the pouch
✔ Patient freedom, allows people to enjoy hobbies again

✘ A traditional ostomy belt (see our 'best overall' and 'comfizz' solutions)
✘ Underwear ostomy belt (see our solution for men's and women)

Our Verdict: We love that the Comfizz Ladies' Stoma Briefs allow patients to enjoy day-to-day activities again. This brilliantly discreet yet trendy pair of briefs offers complete protection from embarrassing situations while swimming or doing water sports. The ruching provides subtle detailing, and also helps to gently compress the area. This creates a lovely aesthetic detail, compresses the stomach to reduce bloating, and helps to support stoma devices where needed most.

Supplier Verdict: "Comfizz are the most popular suppliers of ostomy underwear for very good reason. We understand that customers need clothing that is as stylish as it is functional, and this is what makes Comfizz so successful. This pair of swimming briefs in particular hides stomas, supports patients, and completely hides ostomy devices - helping people to keep doing what they love."

Runner Up: For an alternative ladies' ostomy swimwear, try the CUI Ladies' Ostomy Swimwear. Coming in two different colours, a vibrant blue and classic black, this full swimwear set offers a contemporary design with unparalleled support.

Who Can an Ostomy Support Help?

The above ostomy supports are ideal for helping all ostomates stay active without worrying about discomfort or embarrassment, including:

• Colostomy patients
• Urostomy patients
• Ileostomy patients

What Should I Consider Before Purchasing?

There are several factors to keep in mind when choosing an appropriate support:

• Where is your stoma located? – For very low stomas a shorter waistband or supportive underwear may suffice, whereas higher stomas will need higher areas of support
• Do you have more than one hernia? – If you do you may want to choose a larger or multi-layered support specifically designed for protecting multiple stomas
• What kind of activities are you going to do? – More physical activity will need more comprehensive protection
• How discreet do you want your support to be? – Some supports come in skin tones while others are designed to match underwear
• Do you have a parastomal hernia? – If you have developed one or more hernias around your stoma, you will need additional support (see our Living with a Parastomal Hernia blog for more information)

Get the Most Out of Your Support

Hopefully this Guide has given you a good idea of the options available when supporting your stoma and ostomy device. There are far more worthwhile options then we could cover in this article; we recommend looking at our Ostomy Care category for the full picture.

For more information on our top selling hernia support belts, check out our blog on the Best Hernia Support Belts of 2022 here.

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Tags: Aids for Daily Living, Ostomy Care