Medical and hygiene textiles

Danish flexographic technology provider Tresu Group has developed a multicolour flexographic printing unit for applying patterns to nonwoven disposable sanitary napkins.

An absorbent article that enables the rapid transfer of menstrual blood to an absorbent body is described by Unicharm in US Patent 9 375 356.

Japan’s Oji Holdings has reportedly entered Myanmar’s disposable diaper market, joining such competitors as Unicharm and Kimberly-Clark, according to Nikkei Asian Review (3 September 2016)

A Chinese entrepreneur has launched the country’s first locally made tampon, according to a report in USA Today (16 August 2016).

A process for producing a highly water-absorbent, high-porosity fibrous matrix from mechanically processed lignocellulosic raw materials is disclosed in US Patent 9 365 972 by Sustainable Health En

Absorbent hygiene articles, such as sanitary napkins and diapers, that include a barrier component have been developed by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Avgol has introduced a new range of nonwoven fabrics suitable for disposable diapers, and adult incontinence and feminine hygiene products.

Kimberly-Clark Australia has launched new Poise pads featuring improved AbsorbLoc protection, which is said to be 80% more absorbent than leading daytime sanitary pads.

A nonwoven fabric that is easily deformed but resistant to collapse is described in US Patent 9 340 909 by Unicharm. 

An absorbent article having a tufted topsheet has been developed by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

An absorbent structure that prevents back-wetting in hygiene and medical products while providing optimal use of the absorption power of superabsorbent components has been developed by Glatfelter F

Absorbent briefs made with curly fibre lower skin pH and reduce the risk of incontinence-associated skin damage (IASD), according to a new US study.

An absorbent article with improved side-leakage security is disclosed in US Patent 9 259 361 by SCA Hygiene Products.

An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, tampon, diaper, pant diaper or adult incontinence guard, that contains a bacterial composition has been developed by SCA Hygiene Produc

Pantex International has started-up its US plant and is now making topsheet products on two manufacturing lines (reports Nonwovens Industry, 4 May 2016).

Absorbent articles comprising bleached polyacrylic acid cross-linked cellulose fibres with reduced furfural content are disclosed by Procter & Gamble in US Patent 9 205 405.

An absorbent structure (10) that includes a composite absorbent laminate (30) is disclosed in US Patent 9 238 089 by Attends Healthcare Products.

In April 2016, Curt G. Joa filed an inter partes review proceeding against Fameccanica Data to invalidate a patent owned by Fameccanica.

A couple from Quebec, Canada, have developed a prototype for a feminine hygiene product that is said to help stop the leaks of tampons and offers non-tampon wearers a new, discreet solution.

Parasol Medical has developed the Drysmart incontinence pad, a real-time incontinence monitoring product that gives clinicians early warning to prevent elimination-related patient falls.

Feminine hygiene absorbent articles comprising water-absorbing composites are described in US Patent 9 149 556 by Procter & Gamble.

Absorbent articles with nonwoven substrates having fibrils have been developed by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

The global baby diaper market is expected to reach US$64.6 billion by 2022, according to a new report* from Grand View Research.

A re-usable, washable cloth diaper of singular construction has been developed by Jenny Catoe of Elgin, South Carolina, USA.

Disposable absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, baby diapers, adult incontinence articles and sweat pads, that can absorb liquids with high colour intensity, such as menstrua

An absorbent article (10), such as a panty liner or sanitary napkin, that gives a perception of depth is disclosed in US Patent 9 132 047 by Procter & Gamble.

An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin (1), that makes the colour of menstrual blood or vaginal discharge less visible is disclosed in US Patent 9 125 769 by Unicharm.

USA-based baby products retailer Babies”R”Us has redesigned its diaper line.

Hygiene materials producer Avintiv is to invest €25 million at two facilities in Europe.

Knowaste has submitted plans to build a diaper recycling plant in Hayes, London, UK.

Direct-to-home retailer Healthwick has expanded its range of affordable adult incontinence products with the addition of the Presto brand – a line of adult briefs, absorbent underwear, under-pads a

Spunlaced nonwoven fabric producer Jacob Holm Group has announced a new brand for its lightweight hygiene components.

Nonwovens supplier Suominen has launched Fibrella Move for the hygiene market.

SCA has launched a new diaper called Libero Touch, which involved hundreds of children and their parents in the development and testing, after two years of product research at its innovation centre

A nonwoven fabric for use in absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers, has been developed by Unicharm  of Tokyo, Japan.

A water-disintegrable absorbent article has been developed by Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan.

Bemax is to launch a range of private-label disposable diapers and wipes called Mother’s Hugs, to be sold and distributed through existing Bemax distribution channels of wholesalers and retailers i

Turkish nonwovens producer Mogul is establishing its first North American and first overseas operations – Mogul South Carolina Nonwovens.

Nanofibre meshes that might draw bacteria out of wounds to speed-up the healing process are being developed by researchers at Swinburne University of Technology in Australia.

An improved bodily fluid-absorbent article has been developed by Unicharm.

The Honest Company has launched Honest feminine care, a range of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified organic cotton pads, liners and tampons (reports Nonwovens Industry, 30 Ju

A feminine care absorbent article, such as a feminine care pad, sanitary napkin or tampon, that is suited for warm climates has been developed by Kimberly-Clark of Neenah, Wisconsin, USA.

German nonwovens manufacturer Sandler is scheduled to complete the construction of a new production unit by the end of 2015.

Kimberly-Clark, the manufacturer of Huggies baby diapers and wipes, is facing a natural label class action lawsuit* in New York federal court (reports Top Class Actions, 11 August 2015).

Kimberly-Clark’s U by Kotex brand has introduced U by Kotex Security Ultra Thin pads with 3D Capture Core, which is said to lock away wetness to help stop leaks, together with new Xpress DRI, a cov

Baby food and baby products manufacturer Gerber has introduced the All-in-One Reusable Cloth Diaper. 

A biaxially stretchable outer cover for absorbent articles, such as conventional taped diapers, pull-on diapers, training pants and incontinence briefs, has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

An absorbent feminine hygiene article configured to intercept a flow of fluid escaping along the intergluteal cleft has been developed by Vesna Stewart of Winter Haven, Florida, USA.

Disposable absorbent articles, especially feminine hygiene products such as sanitary napkins (10) and panty-liners, with improved absorption characteristics are described in US Patent 8 969 652 by