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Wipes
SK Leaveo Partners with Paper Maker to Make Eco-Friendly Wipes
Korean companies will use PBAT and Limex as feedstock04.24.24
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Diaper, Baby
Unicharm Starts Selling Recycled Diaper
Japanese company uses ozone technology to repurpose diaper material04.22.24
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Wipes
U.K. Government Announces Plastic Wipe Ban
Efforts intends to reduce microplastics pollutionOnline Exclusives04.22.24
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Feminine Hygiene | Product Improvement/Innovation
Thinx Launches LeakSafe Barrier Design
New patent-pending technology available across its new period product styles to provide all-day protection04.18.24
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Feminine Hygiene
Aunt Flow Partners with Houston Airports, TRAX Analytics
Announce smart free-vend period product dispensers at HOU and IAH04.18.24
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Legal/Regulatory
INDA Holds Washington D.C. Advocacy Summit
Key topics included WIPPES Act, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill04.17.24
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Feminine Hygiene
Kimberly-Clark Introduces Liv by Kotex
New product line offers protection from menstrual fluid and bladder leaks04.17.24
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Filtration
Ahlstrom Introduces Dual Layer Filtration Media
Technology can double dust holding capacity, extend filter life04.17.24
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Feminine Hygiene
Pinkie Pads Launches Tween Line in Walmart Stores
Organic fem care line focuses on smaller sizes, organic materials and fun, eye-catching designs to help younger girls be comfortable with their periodsOnline Exclusives04.15.24
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Medical
Full Care Medical Expands in Kenya
Medical garment facility represents $30 million investment04.12.24
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Market Data
EDANA Reports 5.7% Reduction in Nonwovens Production
After reaching a peak in 2021, levels decline for second year in a row04.11.24
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Diaper, Baby
Pampers Easy Ups Launches New Prints Featuring Bluey
Character now featured on Easy Ups Training Underwear to help parents tackle the challenges of potty training04.10.24
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Diaper, Baby
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and Acquisition Activity in Nonwovens
A listing of purchases, divestments and collaborations among nonwovens-related companies in 2023Online Exclusives04.09.24
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Medical | Mergers and Acquisitions
Kimberly-Clark to Sell PPE Business
Acquisition by Ansell expected to be complete by September 202404.08.24
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Filtration | Green/Sustainability | Home Products
Turn-Key Compostable Coffee Pod Solution Developed
Complete coffee pod with a rigid capsule body, filter, and lidding made from PLA04.08.24
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Wipes
The Future of Global Nonwoven Wipes to 2029
Smithers reviews varied outlook for $23 billion nonwoven wipes market in 2024 until 2029John Nelson, editor, Smithers 04.04.24
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Wipes
Innovation is Thriving at Harper Hygienics
CEO Dmitrij Kostojanskij discusses the company’s role in the wipes industryTara Olivo, Associate Editor 04.04.24
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Wipes
Asia Pacific’s Strength, Driven by Tailwinds, Will Drive Forecast Gains
Euromonitor research predicts healthy growth driven by advancements in baby care, moist toilet tissues and non-toxic cleaning wipes04.04.24
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Flushability | Wipes
Analysis Shows Flushable Wipes Not Responsible for Clogs
At two sites in California, study shows that paper and non-flushable wipes were the biggest culprits in sewer problemsKaren McIntyre, Editor 04.04.24
