Medical and hygiene textiles

Shape-memory materials

1 April 2004

Humidity-activated shape-memory materials are disclosed by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 6 627 673.

Disposable absorbent article with faecal management member

1 April 2004

A disposable absorbent article with a faecal management member has been developed by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Absorbent garment with asymmetrical leg elastic tension

1 March 2004

A pants-type absorbent garment claimed to adapt to the non-symmetric nature and leakage demands of the anatomy of the human body has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

Enhancing blood absorbency using superabsorbent materials

1 March 2004

A method of enhancing blood absorbency of superabsorbent materials used in disposable hygiene products is disclosed by Weyerhaeuser.

Superabsorbent composites with stretch properties

1 March 2004

A nonwoven material with absorbency and elastic properties is described in US Patent 6 605 552 by Kimberly-Clark.

Absorbent diaper with therapeutic orthopaedic pad

1 February 2004

Absorbent diaper pants for children that include a therapeutic orthopaedic pad have been developed by Zdenek Moravek of Jaromer, Czech Republic.

Fibrous absorbent structure

1 February 2004

A fibrous absorbent structure that is wet stable is described in US Patent 6 603 054 by Kimberly-Clark.

Playtex launches new tampon

1 January 2004

Playtex Products has launched Beyond tampons to the US retail trade and will begin shipping the product in the first quarter of 2004.

Spacer helps to maintain void space to contain faeces

1 January 2004

A wearable article that incorporates a spacer to maintain a void space is disclosed by Procter & Gamble.

Saris used to fight cholera

1 January 2004

The US National Science Foundation (NSF) says it has discovered an incredibly simple way of reducing the threat of cholera.

Breathable diaper cover with foam dampness inhibitor

1 January 2004

Kimberly-Clark has developed an absorbent article that features a breathable outer cover with reduced perceived dampness on the outer surface.

Fluid-containment composite

1 December 2003

A launderable fluid-containment composite that can be used as a component of an incontinence pad has been developed by Tietex International.

Huggies diaper-pants for active babies

1 November 2003

Kimberly-Clark has introduced a range of diaper-pants -Huggies Convertibles. The product is aimed at babies that begin to walk, usually at about 12 months of age.

Washable liquid-containment

1 November 2003

Tietex International has patented a fluid-containment composite of stitch-bonded construction that, it claims, can used in an incontinence pad and can be laundered.

Disposable diaper with pattern sheet

1 November 2003

In US Patent 6 572 575, Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan out-lines a disposable diaper that includes a pattern sheet.

Absorbent structures use chemically treated cellulosic fibres

1 November 2003

Absorbent structures made with chemically treated cellulosic fibres are disclosed in US Patent 6 562 743 by Buckeye Technologies.The structures could be used in disposable absorbent articles, such as

Breathable backsheet with multicoloured graphics

1 November 2003

A disposable absorbent article that features a breathable backsheet with multicoloured graphics has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

Toilet training diapers

1 October 2003

Unicharm has launched a brightly coloured diaper featuring the children's character Winnie the Pooh ("Kuma No Pooh" in Japanese).

Diapers for domestic pets

1 October 2003

Waste-containing protective apparel that prevents soiling by domestic dogs or cats has been developed by Eileen Milligan of Ellicott City, Maryland, USA.

High-performance absorbent structure from Buckeye T

1 October 2003

An improved absorbent structure that provides a dry liquid-accepting surface after receiving a quantity of liquid is described by Buckeye Technologies.

Kimberly-Clark launches disposable changing pad

1 October 2003

Kimberly-Clark has extending its Huggies baby diaper and wipes brand with the launch of Huggies Disposable Changing pad.

Improved, extended Kotex products

1 August 2003

Kimberly-Clark has introduced three new products and two product improvements to its Kotex range.

Improved method of binding superabsorbent polymers to fibres

1 July 2003

In US Patent 6 521 087, Weyerhaeuser discloses polymeric and non-polymeric binders for binding particles, such as superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) and antimicrobials, to fibres used in hygiene products

Absorbent products incorporate adhesive-wrapped elastic strands

1 July 2003

An elastic strand around which is wrapped a continuous filament of adhesive has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

Flushable disposable absorbent items

1 July 2003

Components of single-use absorbent hygiene items that can be disposed of in municipal and private sewage systems are disclosed by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 6 515 075.

Disposable waste containment garment

1 June 2003

Kimberly-Clark has developed a disposable waste containment garment.

Testing the softness of diapers

1 June 2003

Advanced technology available at the Fabric Objective Measurement Centre at the UK's University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) is being used to measure the softness of baby

Absorbent composite materials

1 June 2003

Absorbent composite materials for use in absorbent personal care articles, such as diapers, training pants and adult incontinence garments, are disclosed in USPatent 6 503 854 by Kimberly-Clark.

Centre-fill strategy for leakage control

1 May 2003

Kimberly-Clark has developed an absorbent article with improved leakage prevention.

Polymer provides improved non-adhesive conformance to the body of the wearer

1 May 2003

In US Patent 6 489 534, Kimberly-Clark discloses a polymer for use in disposable personal hygiene articles.

Improved acquisition/distribution

1 April 2003

A two-layer acquisition/distribution layer (ADL) with improved protection against leakage has been developed by Buckeye Technologies.

Absorbent article maintains or improves skin health

1 April 2003

Kimberly-Clark describes an absorbent article claimed to maintain or improve skin health.

Biodegradable material with improved fluid management properties from Kimberly-Clark

1 April 2003

Kimberly-Clark has developed a biodegradable material with improved fluid management properties for use in disposable absorbent products.

Nightwear for children or incontinence sufferers

1 March 2003

A French inventor has developed garments for children who are enuretic (urine incontinent) or undergoing toilet training, or for incontinent or bedridden adults.

Multilayered, high-density composite for absorbent core

1 March 2003

A multilayered composite for use in an absorbent core of a disposable hygiene product has been developed by Buckeye Technologies.

Unicharm introduces improved incontinence pads

1 March 2003

Unicharm has released an improved version of its Lifree Pants Yoo Nyo Guard urine-absorbing pad designed for use inside pant-style incontinence pads, according to Nonwovens World (December 2002).

Biodisintegratable nonwoven with improved fluid management

1 March 2003

A biodisintegratable nonwoven with improved fluid management properties is described by Kimberly-Clark in International Patent 01 14621.

Composite material has high resistance to rewetting and fluffing

1 March 2003

A composite nonwoven for use in the topsheet of an absorbent hygiene article has been developed by Swedish group SCA Hygiene Products.

Layer material treated with surfactant-modified odour-control

1 March 2003

Layer materials that prevent or control odour are disclosed in US Patent 6 479 150 filed by Kimberly-Clark.

Variable stretch material for personal care absorbent items

1 January 2003

A stretchable nonwoven web (or a laminate of a stretchable nonwoven web and an elastic sheet) for use in personal care absorbent items is disclosed by Kimberly-Clark.

Multilayer thermally bonded nonwoven fabric used for liner

1 January 2003

A multilayer thermally bonded nonwoven fabric that has particular application as a liner in a disposable absorbent product is disclosed in US Patent 6 468 931 by BBA Nonwovens Simpsonville (formerly F

Durably wettable liquid-pervious web prepared using radiation curing

1 January 2003

A durably wettable liquid-pervious web prepared using a radiation curing process has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

Method for making diapers containing superabsorbent

1 January 2003

A method for making superabsorbent-containing diapers has been developed by Weyerhaeuser.

Flushable fibrous structures

1 January 2003

A flushable fibrous structure for use in absorbent articles such as diapers and incontinence pads has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

Process overcomes problems of high-absorbency materials

1 January 2003

A method for preparing an absorbent article with a reduced likelihood of superabsorbent shifting is described by BASF Corp in US Patent 6 417 425.

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