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  • Feminine Hygiene
    Pinkie Pads Launches Tween Line in Walmart Stores

    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 periods
    Online Exclusives04.15.24

  • Market Data
    EDANA Reports 5.7% Reduction in Nonwovens Production

    EDANA Reports 5.7% Reduction in Nonwovens Production

    After reaching a peak in 2021, levels decline for second year in a row
    04.11.24

  • Increased M&A Planned for Ecowipes

    Increased M&A Planned for Ecowipes

    Polish wipes manufacturer focuses on European growth strategy
    Online Exclusives Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 04.11.24



  • Mergers and Acquisitions
    Mergers and Acquisition Activity in Nonwovens

    Mergers and Acquisition Activity in Nonwovens

    A listing of purchases, divestments and collaborations among nonwovens-related companies in 2023
    Online Exclusives04.09.24

  • Reorganization of the Nonwovens Industry in Japan

    Amidst weakening demand, Japan’s nonwovens manufacturers are turning to consolidation
    04.04.24

  • Flushability | Wipes
    Analysis Shows Flushable Wipes Not Responsible for Clogs

    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 problems
    Karen McIntyre, Editor 04.04.24


  • Adult Incontinence | Associations | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | India | Shows/Events
    Right Hygiene Conference Held in New Delhi

    Right Hygiene Conference Held in New Delhi

    Conference drew 400 participants representing over 28 countries and 190 organizations
    Online Exclusives04.04.24

  • Adult Incontinence | Facilities/Capacity | South/Central America
    Essity Expands Production Site in Brazil

    Essity Expands Production Site in Brazil

    New machinery doubles the production capacity of disposable underwear
    04.02.24

  • C.K. Wong, Nonwovens Industry Pioneer, Passes Away in Hong Kong

    C.K. Wong, Nonwovens Industry Pioneer, Passes Away in Hong Kong

    Chairman of U.S. Pacific Procurement Company helped bridge the gap between North America and Asia for the nonwovens industry
    03.27.24


  • Diaper, Baby
    Diaper Makers Expand Manufacturing Footprint

    Diaper Makers Expand Manufacturing Footprint

    Drylock and First Quality both announce investment plans to better serve customers in the baby care market
    Online Exclusives Karen McIntyre, editor 03.25.24

  • Chemicals/Adhesives | Green/Sustainability | Product Improvement/Innovation | R&D/Basic Research
    OrganoClick Develops Biobased Binders Based on Shrimp Shells and Cellulose

    OrganoClick Develops Biobased Binders Based on Shrimp Shells and Cellulose

    Binders are already being used in tabletop, hygiene, home textile, packaging and agricultural applications
    Online Exclusives Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 03.21.24

  • Wipes
    Engaged Nonwovens Research in High Tech Markets

    Engaged Nonwovens Research in High Tech Markets

    FiberTect wipe is finding application in life saving areas
    Seshadri Ramkumar, Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory, Texas Tech University 03.21.24

  • Automotive and Transportation | China | Facilities/Capacity | India
    Autoneum to Add Plants in China and India

    Autoneum to Add Plants in China and India

    New facilities will meet growing demand from car manufacturers in Asia for lightweight and multifunctional components
    03.12.24

  • Diaper, Baby
    Kimberly-Clark Introduces Hybrid Style Diaper in Brazil

    Kimberly-Clark Introduces Hybrid Style Diaper in Brazil

    Huggies Eco Protect combines washable diaper with disposable absorbent core
    03.10.24

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