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Former K-C Exec Joins Tethis Board

Jay Gottleib named an independent director

04.13.20

The Year that Was 2019

Transparency, natural ingredients, new product launches made headlines this year

Karen McIntyre, Editor 12.10.19

The 50th Annual International Buyers’ Guide

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07.11.19

Technical Absorbents Presents Washable Nonwovens

Superabsorbent specialist to present several innovations at IDEA

03.20.19

Technical Absorbents

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03.11.19

Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Market Data

Price Hanna Publishes New Report

Study covers the world outlook for hygiene absorbent products and key raw materials

02.11.19

North America | Shows/Events

IDEA 2019 Preview

Exhibitors are already getting ready for Miami Beach.

02.08.19

Absorbent Core | Hygiene Film/Components

Hygiene Suppliers Take Notice

Juggling the demands of its customers and its fellow suppliers while considering price and sustainability presents challenges

Karen McIntyre, Editor 12.07.18

Absorbent Core | Green/Sustainability

Tethis Promotes Tethex Superabsorbents

Cornstarched base SAP is a biodegradable option for hygiene applications

11.07.18

Diaper, Baby | Hygiene Film/Components | India

Indian Researchers Develop Biodegradable SAP

Technology features a combination of seafood waste, citric acid and urea

08.06.18

Diaper, Baby

P&G to Roll Out Natural Baby Care Line

Pampers Pure Protection diapers are free of fragrance, lotion and chlorine

02.21.18

INDEX ‘17: The Biggest Ever

Nonwovens companies launch new products, form partnerships in Geneva.

05.31.17

Absorbent Core | Diaper, Baby

Evonik Launches New Superabsorbent

FAVORmax designed for use in ultrathin diapers

04.04.17

Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Hygiene Film/Components | Shows/Events

Pricie Hanna, Infiana Team Up for Presentation

Presentation will illuminate current state of the hygiene films industry

03.09.17

Absorbent Core | Hygiene Film/Components

Technical Absorbents Will Launch Washable Absorbent Material

Product developed as solution for apparel, hygiene applications

01.26.17

Adult Incontinence | Associations | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Shows/Events

Packed Program Set for Hygienix 2016

Hundreds will gather in Orlando for the premier event for absorbent hygiene and personal care markets.

Online Exclusives Tara Olivo, associate editor 10.11.16

Facilities/Capacity | North America

Evonik Reduces SAP Output

40,000 ton reduction impacts two NC sites

09.12.16

Absorbent Core | Airlaid

Nonwovens in Food Pads

Airlaid and spunbond are key components to keeping perishables fresh.

Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 08.12.16

Chemicals/Adhesives | Diaper, Baby

Evonik Adds to Baby Care Team

Dr. Scott Smith appointed as research fellow.

05.10.16

Evonik Adds to Baby Care Team

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05.05.16

Absorbent Core | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Fibers

Core Strength

Low pulp or no pulp, one thing is for sure diapers are thinner than ever.

Karen McIntyre, editor 01.05.16

Responding To Diversity

Suppliers to the hygiene market hone their offerings to meet the needs of a new type of consumer

Karen McIntyre, editor 12.02.15

Diaper, Baby | Product Improvement/Innovation | Western Europe

SCA Launches New Premium Diaper

Libero Touch offers high quality, good fit and softer feel.

10.14.15

Chemicals/Adhesives

Evonik’s SAP: Keeping Food Fresh

The specialty chemicals company is the sole global supplier of FDA-approved food-grade SAP for nonwovens.

Online Exclusives Tara Olivo, associate editor 10.06.15

Absorbent Core | Feminine Hygiene

Organic Cotton: The next trend in fem care?

Honest is the latest company to introduce organic cotton pads, liners and tampons.

Tara Olivo, associate editor

Hygiene and Raw Materials Report Released

Significant volume growth in emerging markets

02.13.15

Today's Disposable Baby Diaper Market

Brands attempt to make thinner and more comfortable diapers, while also focusing on emerging geographies.

Tara Olivo, associate editor 01.05.15

Leadership change in Evonik superabsorbents business

Norbert Westerholt appointed head of business line.

04.16.14

Adult Incontinence | Fibers

Future Senior Incontinence Products

Analyzing odors should be a top priority in product development.

Graham Allan, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Professor of Fiber & Polymer Science at the University of Washington 03.21.14

Arkema sets up acrylic acid JV in China

Will assist in SAP development.

02.12.14

SINCE 2013 Review

Exhibitors in Shanghai offer innovative solutions to the nonwovens industry.

Tim Wright, editor 11.06.13

Adult Incontinence | Construction

Arkema and Sumitomo Seika JV open superabsorbent plant

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10.22.13

Diaper, Baby

ADM joins with CIC Holdings and Chemanex on SAP venture

At Sri Lanka plant, starches from agricultural feedstocks will be converted to renewable chemicals.

08.23.13

MTS To Host Conference On Absorbent Disposables

Includes tour and demonstration of the MTS airlaid and testing facilities.

04.24.13

Price Hanna Consultants releases new report: Global Outlook For Hygiene Absorbent Products And Key Raw Materials

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02.07.13

Absorbent Core | Fibers

WooDi: Research into green diapers continues

As a four-year R&D project into producing a renewable diaper core comes to a close, the main players discuss their findings.

Online Exclusives Amanda Marcus, Pryorroberts Communications 10.18.12

SINCE 2011

The biennial event brought a wealth of energy, enthusiasm and education to Shanghai.

12.02.11

Adult Incontinence | Chemicals/Adhesives | Education | India | Market Data

BASF reveals global SAP trends at SINCE '11

A move toward ultra-thin diapers are among the chemical company's findings.

Online Exclusives Steve Katz, Contributor 10.16.11

The Future of Superabsorbents in Food Packaging: Nonwovens Powders or Fibers?

The inclusion of superabsorbents has opened up doors for airlaid nonwovens in this market.

Phil Mango , Phil Mango Consulting 10.04.11

BASF to build SAP plant in Brazil

It will be the first acrylic acid and superabsorbents plant in South America.

08.19.11

INDEX 2011

A look at what exhibitors showcased at INDEX 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland.

06.08.11

Fibers All Star Team

Natural and synthetic fiber producers are stepping up to the plate with a slew of innovative and sustainable fibers for nonwovens.

06.07.11

Starr Releases New Study

Hygiene outlook provides estimates up to 2015.

03.09.11

Nonwovens In Food Packaging: It's A Wrap

Food industry has an appetite for airlaid when it comes to packaging and pads.

02.16.11

Composite

Disposable Articles Using High Column AUL Superabsorbents

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11.23.10

Fibers

Procter’s Answer to the Green Movement

This month, Procter & Gamble begins shipping its latest diaper innovation—Pampers with DryMax technology—in the U.S.

Karen Bitz McIntyre, Editor 03.18.10

New Hygiene Report Released

Offers outlook for absorbent products and key raw materials.

03.19.09

Sitting Pretty

hygiene component suppliers prepare for pricing let-up

Ellen Wuagneux, Associate Editor 12.11.08

Airlaid: All The Way Back

Recovery Complete... What's Next?

Philip Mango, Nonwovens Staff 10.15.08

Absorbent Core | Airlaid | Contract Services | Wetlaid

Food Pads 2007: A Tale of Two Markets

nonwovens' penetration of this growing market depends on geography

Philip Mango, Philip Mango Consulting 02.06.08

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