Karen McIntyre, Editor12.07.18
It takes a village to make a hygiene product. From the absorbent material in the core to the acquisition and distribution layers to the side panels, backsheet, topsheet and waistbands, the many materials in the product needs to work in sync together to not only absorb waste but also to feel comfortable to the wearer. To achieve this, suppliers of materials like superabsorbents, films, adhesives, elastics and nonwovens are continuously tasked with making sure their product not only does its job but also works well with the other products within the chassis of the diaper or hygiene item.
In recent years, an increased focus on softness, thinness and fit has really raised the bar for hygiene components that not only need to meet these needs, they must meet them cost effectively and in the most sustainable way possible. This has led to the creation of new products, new partnerships and new technologies throughout the hygiene market supply chain.
“Looking ahead towards the future of the baby diaper, I envision a product that includes all the features from the past, such as thinness, comfortable fit and skin-friendliness, plus new attributes—namel
In recent years, an increased focus on softness, thinness and fit has really raised the bar for hygiene components that not only need to meet these needs, they must meet them cost effectively and in the most sustainable way possible. This has led to the creation of new products, new partnerships and new technologies throughout the hygiene market supply chain.
“Looking ahead towards the future of the baby diaper, I envision a product that includes all the features from the past, such as thinness, comfortable fit and skin-friendliness, plus new attributes—namel
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