12.21.21
Just like in 2020, the past year was a busy one for the nonwovens industry as demand for the materials continued to grow amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The rate of investment among nonwovens producers and converters didn’t slow down as the need for face masks, wipes, PPE and other nonwoven-based products continued through this year.
Unsurprisingly, our most widely read feature article of the year was our Face Mask Market Report, which highlighted investments made by the producers that make the nonwovens that go into masks, as well as the many companies that added capacity to produce masks and N95 respirators for first responders and the public.
And of course, articles focusing on the hygiene market—the largest market for nonwovens—rounded out our top three stories of the year. In baby diapers, new brands continue to launch, catering to the different needs of parents—whether they’re looking for a diaper with more natural materials, or offering more transparency when it comes to ingredients. “If you look at each of the brands, you can see their unique approach. They are going after particular priorities of consumers. This is the rule of the natural brands too. If your top priority is being good to the earth, there is an option for you. If you want a soft and aesthetic diaper, there is one for you,” Pricie Hanna, founding partner of Price Hanna Consultants, told us in our January issue.
Meanwhile, the adult incontinence products market is booming. As the world continues to age at a rapid pace, manufacturers are preparing with an array of products that address varying needs—from postpartum leakage and light incontinence, to those who are suffering from heavier incontinence issues. Growth in the adult incontinence market is positive and significant opportunities in the space exist globally, across all markets, says Svetlana Uduslivaia of Euromonitor International. “This aging trend is obviously boosting the demand, but also innovation; innovation in terms of product formats for women and men and understanding what is needed.”
Here’s a look back at the top 10 feature articles that captured your attention this year.
1. Face Mask Market Report
2. Baby Diapers: A Changing Market
3. Adult Incontinence Products Industry Continues to Grow
4. Meltblown—Nonwovens' Golden Fleece
5. Trends in Diapers: Sustainability, Natural Ingredients or Other Features?
6. 2021 Machinery & Equipment Review
7. Personal Care Wipes Respond to Change
8. The Private Label Market
9. Nonwovens Go Natural
10. Spunmelt Nonwovens Surge
Unsurprisingly, our most widely read feature article of the year was our Face Mask Market Report, which highlighted investments made by the producers that make the nonwovens that go into masks, as well as the many companies that added capacity to produce masks and N95 respirators for first responders and the public.
And of course, articles focusing on the hygiene market—the largest market for nonwovens—rounded out our top three stories of the year. In baby diapers, new brands continue to launch, catering to the different needs of parents—whether they’re looking for a diaper with more natural materials, or offering more transparency when it comes to ingredients. “If you look at each of the brands, you can see their unique approach. They are going after particular priorities of consumers. This is the rule of the natural brands too. If your top priority is being good to the earth, there is an option for you. If you want a soft and aesthetic diaper, there is one for you,” Pricie Hanna, founding partner of Price Hanna Consultants, told us in our January issue.
Meanwhile, the adult incontinence products market is booming. As the world continues to age at a rapid pace, manufacturers are preparing with an array of products that address varying needs—from postpartum leakage and light incontinence, to those who are suffering from heavier incontinence issues. Growth in the adult incontinence market is positive and significant opportunities in the space exist globally, across all markets, says Svetlana Uduslivaia of Euromonitor International. “This aging trend is obviously boosting the demand, but also innovation; innovation in terms of product formats for women and men and understanding what is needed.”
Here’s a look back at the top 10 feature articles that captured your attention this year.
1. Face Mask Market Report
2. Baby Diapers: A Changing Market
3. Adult Incontinence Products Industry Continues to Grow
4. Meltblown—Nonwovens' Golden Fleece
5. Trends in Diapers: Sustainability, Natural Ingredients or Other Features?
6. 2021 Machinery & Equipment Review
7. Personal Care Wipes Respond to Change
8. The Private Label Market
9. Nonwovens Go Natural
10. Spunmelt Nonwovens Surge