Medical and hygiene textiles

Absorbent structure with enhanced intake performance characteristics

1 December 2006

An absorbent structure with enhanced intake performance characteristics has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

Superabsorbent cellulose materials

1 November 2006

A process for producing superabsorbent cellulosic materials by the dry-wet extrusion process is described by Stockhausen in US Patent 7 052 775.

Finalists for 2007 Visionary award

1 November 2006

Six consumer products from the USA, including three advanced hygiene products, have been nominated as finalists for the 2007 Visionary Award.

Method of producing a shaped tampon

1 October 2006

An improved method for producing a shaped tampon is disclosed by Procter & Gamble in US Patent 7 047 608.

Backsheet with enhanced optical transmittance

1 October 2006

An absorbent article with a backsheet with regions having different degrees of orientation has been developed by Unicharm.

Kimberly-Clark introduces two premium diapers

1 October 2006

Kimberly-Clark has introduced two new premium diapers -- Huggies Supreme Gentle Care and Huggies Supreme Natural Fit diapers -- to replace the current line of Huggies Supreme diapers.

Sport tampon for active women

1 October 2006

Playtex Products has introduced the Playtex Sport tampon that is designed for active women.

Imparting hydrophilicity to nonwovens

1 September 2006

A treatment composition and method for treating polyolefin nonwoven fabrics to impart wettability (i.e. hydrophilicity) is disclosed in US Patent 7 018 945 by Kimberly-Clark.

Manufacturers attack UK plans for incentives to use reusable diapers

1 August 2006

The UK's Absorbent Hygiene Products Manufacturers Association (AHPMA) has attacked plans by the Local Government Association to introduce a scheme for councils to pay families up to GBP80 to opt for r

Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth

1 August 2006

International Newsletters, the publishers of Advances in Textiles Technology, has published the second edition of Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth.

Boxer shorts with an absorbent core

1 July 2006

A method for making pant-like garments, such as boxer shorts, with a front-to-back crotch seam is disclosed in US Patent 6 984 279 by Kimberly-Clark.

Process for making a reinforced fibrous absorbent member

1 July 2006

In US Patent 6 989 118, Kimberly-Clark discloses a process and apparatus for making a reinforced fibrous absorbent member, such as an absorbent core used in disposable diapers, training pants, feminin

Therapeutic socks and gloves

1 July 2006

The subject of US Patent 6 673 054 is the incorporation of health additives, such as vitamins, in the thermoplastics used to make socks and gloves.

Ultra-thin absorbent sheet

1 June 2006

An ultra-thin absorbent sheet for use in a disposable hygiene article is disclosed in US Patent 6 972 011 by Toyo Eizai.

Pull-Ups training pants help toddler toilet training

1 June 2006

Kimberly-Clark has introduced two new disposable products under the Pull-Ups brand to help parents and toddlers with toilet training.

Mechanical fastening system

1 May 2006

Kimberly-Clark has developed a mechanical hookand-loop type fastening system for absorbent articles, such as baby diapers, infant training pants and incontinence garments.

Biaxial stretch absorbent garment

1 May 2006

A biaxial stretch, form-fitting, pant-like absorbent garment is disclosed in US Patent 6 969 378 by Kimberly-Clark.

Flexible absorbent binder

1 April 2006

Absorbent structures having controlled liquid intake, distribution and absorption properties are described by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 6 964 803.

Disposable absorbent article provides prolonged feeling of wetness

1 April 2006

A disposable absorbent article that provides an indication of wetness to the wearer that a release of liquid body has occurred has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

Garments for toilet training stages

1 March 2006

A series of disposable training pants and corresponding information relating to the toilet training process is described in US Patent 6 949 089 by Kimberly-Clark.

Fastening nonwoven fabric

1 March 2006

A nonwoven fabric that has an engaging function has been developed by Kuraray.

Dual-zoned absorbent webs

1 February 2006

Composite resilient materials that are claimed to offer both high absorbency and a clean, dry feel when used as skin-contacting layers that absorb body fluids have been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

Biaxial stretch,breathable laminate

1 February 2006

Kimberly-Clark has developed a breathable laminate with biaxial elastic stretch and cloth-like aesthetics.

Sanitary napkin with high coefficient of friction backsheet and tape tabs

1 February 2006

A sanitary napkin or panty-liner (10) with a tack-free, high coefficient of friction (COF) backsheet (13) and self-release tape tabs (20a, 20b) is described in US Patent 6 932 802 by Personal Products

Surpressing odours

1 February 2006

A system for making sprays or detergents containing active ingredients for the suppression of odours is the subject of US Patent 6 893 632.

Non-slip absorbent bed pad or baby changing pad

1 January 2006

An absorbent article for use as a bed pad or a baby changing pad is described by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 6 911 407.

Topsheet for absorbent article

1 January 2006

A soft topsheet for an absorbent article is described by Kao in US Patent 6 926 948.

Absorbent articles with high wicking capacity and removable portions

1 January 2006

Absorbent cores with removable components for inclusion in disposable articles, such as diapers, incontinence briefs, training pants, diaper holders and liners and feminine hygiene products, have been

Huggies Supreme voted America's favourite diapers

1 January 2006

Kimberly-Clark's Huggies Supreme diapers have been named America's favourite diapers by American Baby magazine.

Absorbent article with child-resistant refastenable seams

1 January 2006

A pre-fastened disposable absorbent article with childresistant refastenable seams is disclosed by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 6 905 488.

Composite fluid distribution and retention layer

1 December 2005

A composite fluid distribution and retention layer for use in a disposable absorbent article is described by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 6 890 622.

Shaped components

1 December 2005

US Patent 6 913 718 discloses a method developed by Rayonier for the formation of shaped components, such as absorbent cores for use in disposable absorbent articles.

Refastenable absorbent product with Z-folded side panels

1 December 2005

A refastenable absorbent product, such as a training pant, is disclosed in US Patent 6 878 223 by Kimberly-Clark.

Disposable absorbent article

1 December 2005

A disposable absorbent article with a means for alerting the wearer to the release of liquid body waste,such as urine,has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

Developments in the large Chinese baby diaper market

1 November 2005

Given its huge market size, the baby sector in China is one on which many foreign and local companies are now focusing.

Garment with dual refastenable sides and butt seams

1 November 2005

Kimberly-Clark has developed a method for producing refastenable side seams in a pant-like absorbent garment.

Small,cup-shaped sanitary napkin for use with menstrual pant

1 November 2005

Highly efficient absorbent articles, such as feminine sanitary napkins, are claimed in US Patent 6 899 701 by Procter & Gamble.

Stretchable absorbent garment with non-stretchable liner

1 October 2005

A form-fitting, pant-like, absorbent garment that does not result in bagging and wrinkling of the bodyside liner is described in US Patent 6 869 424 by Kimberly-Clark.

Absorbent article with fluid-treatment agent

1 October 2005

Kimberly-Clark has developed a personal care absorbent article, such as a sanitary pad or napkin or wound dressing, which is said to improve the materials' ability to absorb various blood-containing b

Hydrophilic fibrous structures unaffected by wetting or storage

1 October 2005

An improved fibrous structure for use in hygiene articles, such as diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinence products and wound dressings, has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.

Feminine panty for light to moderate bladder weakness

1 October 2005

Kimberly-Clark has launched an absorbent underwear product for women experiencing light to moderate bladder weakness.

Disposable waste containment garment for use as a swimsuit

1 September 2005

A disposable waste containment garment that can be used as a swimsuit is described in US Patent 6 863 665 by Kimberly-Clark.

Absorbent article comprising chitosan material

1 September 2005

Breathable absorbent articles that include chitosan material have been developed by Procter & Gamble.

Absorbent article with zones of differential stretch

1 August 2005

A stretchable absorbent article with zones of differential stretch has been developed by Kimberly-Clark of Neenah,Wisconsin, USA.

Sanitary comfort

1 August 2005

An absorbent product for hygiene products having a nonwoven cover and a three-dimensional profile is the subject of US Patent 6 673 418.

Tampon with fluid-wicking over-wrap with skirt portions

1 August 2005

An improved absorbent catamenial (menstrual) tampon is disclosed by Procter & Gamble in US Patent 6 840 927.

Liquid-absorbent pad

1 August 2005

A liquid-absorbent pad having a single, large through-slit as part of an absorbent article is described by First Quality Products in US Patent 6 852 101.

Compostable laminate

1 July 2005

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc has developed a laminate that it claims can be composted and is biodegradable.

Tampon with widthwise expansion for improved leakage protection

1 July 2005

A tampon with improved leakage protection is disclosed in US Patent 6 837 882 by Procter & Gamble.

Breathable,biodegradable/ compostable laminates

1 July 2005

Breathable, biodegradable/compostable laminates designed for use as an outer cover for personal care products have been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

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