About Us

OUR STORY

Our brand was born from our greatest frustration as parents. Ava, our now 7-year-old daughter, is autistic and with limited verbal skills, thus posed as a challenge with the potty. Doctors and teachers all said that she will use the potty when she's ready. However, over the years, as our frustration as parents grew and we kept purchasing diapers and pull-ups with no other alternatives, Ava couldn’t master the potty quickly like most peers her age. We tried everything to help her nothing worked. Not only were the pull-ups expensive, but she too becomes comfortable with and even dependant on them. Ava couldn't communicate with us that she has the urge to use the potty but would just go. People external of our family and friends would see Ava in diapers and throw stones (figuratively). We were concerned that we were putting too much on Ava's teachers who already had enough on their plates. One day, mom had enough. She was adamant to potty train Ava or find a leak-proof yet comfortable alternative. So, she toiled away night and day creating her own leak-proof, reusable, washable underwear. After weeks of trial and error, she finally created underwear that Ava would appreciate. Ava wore it to school, to the park, to family events following a strict consistent potty training schedule. Eventually, with time, Ava was able to master the potty and she stayed dry! We knew that if we were struggling with this task, then there are other parents, caregivers and teachers who found the same struggle and we decided to use this prototype to begin Tony and Ava, an adaptive and leak-proof clothing company. Our very first product is our adaptive leak-proof underwear with the easy-open sides. This inner lining of the underwear has 4 layers to keep the body dry and comfortable. The first layer is made with breathable anti-bacterial and fights odors. The second and third layers are made with moisture-wicking and ultra-absorbent fibers that absorb the bodily wastes. The last layer is lined with PUL leakproof that prevents it from sipping through. Our underwear body is made with soft, comfortable, stay dry material and highly absorbent. Our daughter, Ava loves them and we know you will too. No more being unprepared for unexpected moments. No more being exempted just because you’re different. Tony and Ava create clothing that adapts to your body type and needs.

Marilyn Iacoviello

founder Tony & Ava

As a parent of a child with autism, I understand the challenges that families like mine face daily. My daughter struggled with incontinence, and finding suitable diaper alternatives proved to be a daunting task. This led me to start my own incontinence underwear business, with a mission to provide comfortable and effective solutions for individuals with special needs.

Marilyn Iacoviello

I am passionate about autism awareness

I am passionate about autism awareness and advocating for the needs of those on the spectrum. I believe that by raising awareness and educating people about autism, we can create a more accepting and inclusive society for individuals with special needs. Through my business, I aim to provide families with high-quality incontinence and leak control products that meet the unique needs of individuals with autism. My focus is on creating comfortable and discreet underwear that can be worn all day, offering both practicality and peace of mind.

Marilyn Iacoviello

My Personal Experience

I am dedicated to using my personal experiences to help others, and I believe that my business can make a real difference in the lives of families and individuals struggling with incontinence. My ultimate goal is to help create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their abilities or challenges

Marilyn Iacoviello

I am committed to autism advocacy

I am committed to autism advocacy and using my business as a platform to raise awareness and promote understanding of autism spectrum disorders. By working together, we can create a world that is more accepting, supportive, and inclusive of individuals with special needs.

Bikini Cut - Happy Cloud, Logo Print & Daisy

Bikini Cut - Happy Cloud, Logo Print & Daisy

Period Swimwear Bottoms

Period Swimwear Bottoms

Girl Hipster Purple Flower (2 Pack)

Girl Hipster Purple Flower (2 Pack)

Girls Period Panties

Girls Period Panties

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