12.01.23
In November, the most-viewed news story on Nonwovens-Industry.com was on a new tampon designed for transgender men. Tampon for Men by Finnish hygiene product brand Vuokkoset aims to alleviate the distress transgender men feel related to menstruation. The creative partner behind the idea is TBWAHelsinki. The product was launched during the international Transgender Awareness Week and sparked a discussion in Scandinavia of the inclusivity of the health and wellness industry.
Research has shown that 93% of transgender men have experienced gender dysphoria related to menstruation. With a tampon designed for men, Vuokkoset sparked a vivid conversation in Finland during the International transgender awareness week (Nov 13-19, 2023) with an aim to change perceptions of menstruation and reduce the distress it causes to transgender men.
Meanwhile, a Video Bite on AqFresh odor capture technology for hygiene nonwovens was the second most-viewed news item for the month. AqFresh is a versatile new odor capture technology which is both non-biocidal and fragrance-free. It has been incorporated into hygiene nonwovens used in diapers, pads, and medical dressings. AqFresh has been proven to significantly reduce product odors as well as external odors from the urine, feces, sweat or menstrual fluids they absorb in-use.
Here are the top 10 most-viewed news items on Nonwovens-Industry.com for the month of November.
1. New Tampon Designed for Transgender Men
2. Video Bite: AqFresh Odor Capture Technology for Hygiene Nonwovens
3. Saudi German Nonwovens Confirms Location of New Investment
4. Study Addresses Challenges of Replacing PFAS
5. Essity Provides Update on Vinda Sale
6. RKW Group Appoints CEO
7. New Horizons for IMA Teknoweb
8. Hygienix 2023 Held in New Orleans
9. Baby Life Presents Diapers at Hygienix
10. Period Care: Plant-Based Products Continue to Shine
Research has shown that 93% of transgender men have experienced gender dysphoria related to menstruation. With a tampon designed for men, Vuokkoset sparked a vivid conversation in Finland during the International transgender awareness week (Nov 13-19, 2023) with an aim to change perceptions of menstruation and reduce the distress it causes to transgender men.
Meanwhile, a Video Bite on AqFresh odor capture technology for hygiene nonwovens was the second most-viewed news item for the month. AqFresh is a versatile new odor capture technology which is both non-biocidal and fragrance-free. It has been incorporated into hygiene nonwovens used in diapers, pads, and medical dressings. AqFresh has been proven to significantly reduce product odors as well as external odors from the urine, feces, sweat or menstrual fluids they absorb in-use.
Here are the top 10 most-viewed news items on Nonwovens-Industry.com for the month of November.
1. New Tampon Designed for Transgender Men
2. Video Bite: AqFresh Odor Capture Technology for Hygiene Nonwovens
3. Saudi German Nonwovens Confirms Location of New Investment
4. Study Addresses Challenges of Replacing PFAS
5. Essity Provides Update on Vinda Sale
6. RKW Group Appoints CEO
7. New Horizons for IMA Teknoweb
8. Hygienix 2023 Held in New Orleans
9. Baby Life Presents Diapers at Hygienix
10. Period Care: Plant-Based Products Continue to Shine