Three Workshops to be Held Monday
11.13.24
Industry leaders to run market-focused seminars during Hygienix
Three pre-conference workshops will be held in conjunction with Hygienix 2024.
On Monday, November 18, Jim Robinson, Absorbent Hygiene Insights, will host a workshop: Fundamentals of Absorption Systems and Opportunities in Adult Incontinence. This unique workshop will provide attendees an overall view of the basic concepts of absorption systems used in disposable hygiene products, focusing on the components and interaction of the absorption system: SAP, Fluff, Adhesives, and Acquisition Layers. Attendees will have the opportunity to evaluate SAP absorption for different SAP’s, identify the presence of adhesives, and deconstruct and examine several hygiene products including infant, adult, and feminine hygiene products to increase their understanding of these systems. • Take away new knowledge of the key raw materials used in absorbent hygiene cores for baby, adult and period products. • Understand how hygiene cores interact to provide efficient fluid management • Apply product concepts to develop new hygiene solutions • Attend and gain a preliminary understanding of ideas and concepts used for absorbent cores in the consumer hygiene product space. You’ll discover the benefits and role of individual core components used to help provide efficient dry management of human fluids. • Learn the functions of fluff pulp, super absorbent polymer (SAP), acquisition and distribution layer (ADL) and adhesives from a material systems approach. • Review new testing concepts that provide insight into the fluid management of cores along with concepts from traditional fluff and SAP cores to fluffless concepts. Designed for professionals in the hygiene space or consumer hygiene products involved with: • Raw materials • Engineering • R&D • Technical sales and marketing • Manufacturing • Product development • Quality control.
This will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Additionally, Heidi Beatty, CEO of Crown Abbey LLC will host Innovations In Menstrual Care. This expert-led session will equip attendees with knowledge and tools to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving sector. Designed to boost confidence in new product development, this workshop offers practical insights and answers to your most pressing questions, giving you a competitive edge.
After years of treating periods as a taboo subject, new technologies and ideas are emerging, to meet the latest consumer insights. Are you ready to explore a world that integrates Femtech with Disposable and Reusable products? We’ll delve into the technologies that make up period products – from fibers, to nonwovens and beyond, and discuss how changing regulations and advances in product testing will impact your innovation capabilities in this dynamic category.
This workshop will be held 1:15-3:15 p.m.
Natalia Richer, market research and AHP consultant, Diaper Testing International, will lead a workshop titled Baby and Infant Care Market Dynamics. Attendees will receive the latest data on U.S. baby diaper brands with a focus on new iterations and launches. The workshop will offer insights into the U.S. market as leaders delve into value, premium and overnight products, examining their positioning and technical design. This workshop will equip attendees with a deep understanding of the U.S. baby diaper market, covering key aspects of marketing, technology, and performance.
This workshop will be held 3:30-5:30 p.m.
A separate fee is requird for all workshops. More info: www.hygienix.org.
On Monday, November 18, Jim Robinson, Absorbent Hygiene Insights, will host a workshop: Fundamentals of Absorption Systems and Opportunities in Adult Incontinence. This unique workshop will provide attendees an overall view of the basic concepts of absorption systems used in disposable hygiene products, focusing on the components and interaction of the absorption system: SAP, Fluff, Adhesives, and Acquisition Layers. Attendees will have the opportunity to evaluate SAP absorption for different SAP’s, identify the presence of adhesives, and deconstruct and examine several hygiene products including infant, adult, and feminine hygiene products to increase their understanding of these systems. • Take away new knowledge of the key raw materials used in absorbent hygiene cores for baby, adult and period products. • Understand how hygiene cores interact to provide efficient fluid management • Apply product concepts to develop new hygiene solutions • Attend and gain a preliminary understanding of ideas and concepts used for absorbent cores in the consumer hygiene product space. You’ll discover the benefits and role of individual core components used to help provide efficient dry management of human fluids. • Learn the functions of fluff pulp, super absorbent polymer (SAP), acquisition and distribution layer (ADL) and adhesives from a material systems approach. • Review new testing concepts that provide insight into the fluid management of cores along with concepts from traditional fluff and SAP cores to fluffless concepts. Designed for professionals in the hygiene space or consumer hygiene products involved with: • Raw materials • Engineering • R&D • Technical sales and marketing • Manufacturing • Product development • Quality control.
This will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Additionally, Heidi Beatty, CEO of Crown Abbey LLC will host Innovations In Menstrual Care. This expert-led session will equip attendees with knowledge and tools to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving sector. Designed to boost confidence in new product development, this workshop offers practical insights and answers to your most pressing questions, giving you a competitive edge.
After years of treating periods as a taboo subject, new technologies and ideas are emerging, to meet the latest consumer insights. Are you ready to explore a world that integrates Femtech with Disposable and Reusable products? We’ll delve into the technologies that make up period products – from fibers, to nonwovens and beyond, and discuss how changing regulations and advances in product testing will impact your innovation capabilities in this dynamic category.
This workshop will be held 1:15-3:15 p.m.
Natalia Richer, market research and AHP consultant, Diaper Testing International, will lead a workshop titled Baby and Infant Care Market Dynamics. Attendees will receive the latest data on U.S. baby diaper brands with a focus on new iterations and launches. The workshop will offer insights into the U.S. market as leaders delve into value, premium and overnight products, examining their positioning and technical design. This workshop will equip attendees with a deep understanding of the U.S. baby diaper market, covering key aspects of marketing, technology, and performance.
This workshop will be held 3:30-5:30 p.m.
A separate fee is requird for all workshops. More info: www.hygienix.org.