Medical and hygiene textiles

Absorbent article provides an uncomfortable sensation on wetness

1 December 2011

A disposable absorbent article featuring refastenable side seams and a wetness sensation member has been developed by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Hygienic casings for bedding

1 November 2011

Researchers in Germany have set themselves the goal of improving the barrier casings used to protect allergy sufferers from the effects of dust-mites in bedding, and to provide hygiene to multiple use

Preventing misunderstanding of replacement time

1 November 2011

An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin (1), in which an erroneous impression of replacement time is not indicated to a wearer, is described in US Patent 7 976 524 by Unicharm.

DryDiapersPlus launches high-tech adult incontinence product

1 November 2011

Canadian adult diaper maker DryDiapersPlus has joined with Unique Wellness and BIOTX to launch Unique Wellness Super Absorbent Adult Briefs.

Low-profile absorbent panty-liner

1 November 2011

An improved disposable absorbent liner (1) for use in the crotch portion of underwear has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

Diaper composting makes UK entry

1 November 2011

A new recycling plant has opened in the UK where the country's three billion disposable diapers used each year could be turned into roof tiles and construction tubes.

Clothing from Rabe Moden certified as friendly to the skin

1 October 2011

The Hohenstein Institute of Bonnigheim, Germany, has certified that clothing sold by Rabe Moden GmbH of Hilter, Germany, is friendly to the skin and does not release substances that cause allergies.

Allergen barrier offers long-lasting, comfortable protection

1 October 2011

An Italian company has patented a fabric designed to offer reliable, long-lasting protection against allergies caused by such as mites, dust and moulds, while being cheap to manufacture and pleasant t

Absorbent product prevents rewet

1 October 2011

The Japan Absorbent Technology Institute has developed an absorbent product that is capable of preventing the absorption rate from significantly lowering with the elapse of time, from the start of use

Contoured pads aimed at light bladder leakage

1 October 2011

Kimberly-Clark has introduced Poise Hourglass Shape Pads, which offer a curved shape that improves fit while providing required protection.

High-strength adhesive for disposable diapers

1 October 2011

Functional resin maker Idemitsu Kosan has developed a soft, low-modulus polypropylene (LMPP), which could find application as an adhesive for disposable diapers.

Multi-toned signals create a perception of depth

1 October 2011

An absorbent article that gives a perception of depth within the product is described in US Patent 7 972 317 by Procter & Gamble.

Battelle develops soy-based chemistry for 'greener' diapers

1 September 2011

Scientists at Battelle in Columbus, Ohio, USA, have developed a chemistry to make diapers and other absorbent products friendlier to the environment with the aim of making them cost-competitive.

Absorbent article incorporates phase-change ink-jet inks

1 September 2011

An absorbent article, such as a feminine care product, with enhanced re-wet, intake and stain masking performance has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

Disposable absorbent article with a durable hydrophilic core wrap

1 September 2011

A disposable absorbent article that comprises a durable hydrophilic liquid-pervious core wrap surrounding a storage layer has been developed by Procter & Gamble and is featured in US Patent 7 923

Laminate made of fibrous layers

1 August 2011

An improved fibrous laminate for use as surface layers in absorbent hygiene articles, such as sanitary towels and diapers, has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.

Absorbent sanitary article containing metallic silver

1 August 2011

An absorbent sanitary article in which the fibre matrix contains metallic silver has been developed by Bio-Gate.

Procter & Gamble to settle Dry Max diaper-rash lawsuit

1 August 2011

Procter & Gamble (P&G) of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, is to settle a lawsuit filed by parents who claimed its Pampers Dry Max diapers caused skin rashes and other problems for their babies.

Absorbent article with improved comfort and absorption capacity

1 July 2011

SCA Hygiene Products has developed an absorbent article that is comfortable and can easily be shaped into a narrow width in the crotch region.

SCA launches diapers and incontinence products in Vietnam

1 June 2011

Sweden-based SCA has introduced its Drypers baby diaper and Tena adult incontinence products in Vietnam.

Differing compressibilities of liquid passage layers

1 May 2011

An improved absorbent article is disclosed in US Patent 7 858 842 by Unicharm.

Easy-to-change disposable article

1 April 2011

Disposable absorbent articles, such as diapers and training pants, designed to facilitate an easy, intuitive change process have been developed by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Absorbent article for night-time use

1 April 2011

Unicharm has developed a sanitary napkin (1) that prevents leakage of discharged matter, especially after prolonged use in a prone position, and reduces the feeling of discomfort from wearing such an

Absorbent articles comprising hydrophilic nonwoven fabrics

1 March 2011

A process for treating fibres to render them more hydrophilic has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

Tampon with apertured film cover thermobonded to fibrous structure

1 March 2011

In US Patent 7 857 800, Johnson & Johnson describes a tampon in which the apertured film cover (18) is thermally bonded to the absorbent structure (16) via a number of discrete spots (22) on the s

Liquid absorbent thermoplastic composition in fluid storage layer

1 March 2011

Procter & Gamble has developed improved absorbent feminine hygiene products, such as sanitary napkins and panty liners, in which the absorbent element includes a fluid storage layer that is a liqu

Absorbent structure having nonuniform lateral compression stiffness

1 February 2011

An absorbent article featuring a stabilized absorbent structure having non-uniform lateral compression stiffness has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

Absorbent article with a lotion-containing topsheet

1 February 2011

Procter & Gamble has developed a relatively inexpensive disposable sanitary napkin that is said to help keep the user's body clean and dry.

Antibacterial silver does not affect skin's natural bacteria

1 February 2011

Trials in Germany have shown that the natural, symbiotic bacteria (flora) found on the skin are unaffected by wearing antibacterial clothing for prolonged periods.

Tight-fitting absorbent article for a sanitary napkin

1 January 2011

An absorbent article (20) for a sanitary napkin (1), in which the main absorbent region does not deform easily and maintains a tight fit, has been developed by Unicharm.

Improved waistband with multiple extension zones

1 January 2011

An absorbent article that features a unitary elastomeric waistband (66) with multiple extension zones is described in US Patent 7 727 217 by Kimberly-Clark.

Disposable article with replaceable absorbent core component

1 January 2011

Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, training pants and incontinence garments feature an absorbent core designed to retain low levels of fluid in the crotch region, even when the core absorb

Disposable elastic absorbent article with retaining enclosures

1 December 2010

An integral elasticized disposable absorbent article, particularly an adult incontinence garment, is disclosed in US Patent 7 604 625 by First Quality Products.

Disposable diapers among finalists for 2011 Visionary Award

1 December 2010

Five consumer products including two disposable diapers have been nominated as finalists for the 2011 Visionary Award.

Procter & Gamble unveils long-term environmental sustainability vision

1 December 2010

In what could be perhaps the biggest change in the nonwovens sector for many years, Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that it intends to switch to 100% renewable or recycled materials in al

Absorbent assembly secured to front and back panels

1 December 2010

A disposable absorbent article that allows the front and back elastic panels to extend and retract without causing the absorbent assembly to move in a similar fashion has been developed by Kimberly-Cl

SCA unveils improved protective underwear

1 December 2010

Global hygiene products maker SCA has unveiled its improved Tena Men and Tena Women Super Plus Protective Underwear.

Disposable absorbent articles with replaceable components

1 November 2010

Disposable absorbent articles, such as a diaper (60), that have replaceable absorbent core components are described in US Patent 7 601 145 by Procter & Gamble.

Absorbent article with stiffening area for improved fit

1 November 2010

A common problem with conventional sanitary towels is that leg movements of the wearer often shift the device backwards.

Apertured nonwoven used as an acquisition distribution layer

1 November 2010

Tredegar Film Products has developed an absorbent article in which the intermediate acquisition distribution layer is formed of an apertured nonwoven.

Stretchable diaper fastener strips

1 October 2010

An improved fastener strip for diapers is featured in US Patent 7 223 943 by Nordenia Deutschland Gronau, part of Nordenia International.

Nonwoven fabrics made by spunmelt technology

1 October 2010

Nonwoven fabrics for the production of hygiene products are disclosed by Pegas Nonwovens in International Patent WO 2009/021473 A1.

Increased demand for biodegradable disposable diapers

1 October 2010

Australia-based EcoQuest has reported orders for an extra two million of its 90% biodegradable disposable diapers.

Safety commission finds no basis for DryMax rash claims

1 October 2010

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have found no link between Pampers Dry Max diapers and diaper rash.

Toilet training article

1 August 2010

Kimberly-Clark has developed a child's toilet training article to alert the wearer that urination has occurred.

Kimberly-Clark opens first manufacturing plant in Russia

1 July 2010

Kimberly-Clark has officially opened its first plant in Russia in Stupino, near Moscow. The new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility features two Huggies diaper lines.

Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers launched in the USA

1 July 2010

Kimberly-Clark has announced the US launch of its limited edition Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers, described as "a unique, fun and stylish denim-inspired fashion for babies during the summer month

Procter & Gamble being sued over Pampers Dry Max claims

1 July 2010

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is being sued by parents claiming new Pampers diapers have caused severe rashes and other skin conditions on their children, court documents showed, assertions the compa

Replaceable absorbent core components

1 June 2010

Procter & Gamble has developed disposable hygiene articles with replaceable absorbent core components having regions of liquid permeability and impermeability on the same surface.

Nonwoven fabric with improved liquid drawing ability

1 May 2010

Unicharm has developed a nonwoven fabric for absorbent articles.

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