In developed and developing countries all over the world, different segments of the hygiene market are seeing or expecting growth. Developed markets like the U.S. and Japan are seeing growth in adult incontinence, while the baby diaper and feminine hygiene markets are expected to see progress in dev...

One of the biggest weight loss success stories in the consumer markets is the disposable diaper. In the past decade, diapers have gone from thick and bulky devices loaded with fluff pulp to a shadow of their former selves, thinner yet more absorbent than ever before. Driving thinness are advances in...

Kimberly-Clark Professional has introduced the Kimtech Pure A4 Sleeve Protector. The sleeve protector provides an additional layer of protection between gloves and lab coat sleeves to help keep workers and the workplace safe through advanced barrier protection and shields that person and the garment...

Today's Disposable Baby Diaper Market By Tara Olivo, associate editor | January 5, 2015 Brands attempt to make thinner and more comfortable diapers, while also focusing on emerging geographies.       Libero Newborn Diapers Related Features Responding To Diversity Airlaid Mar...

Andritz Asselin-Thibeau, part of international technology Group Andritz, has received an order from Autotech Nonwovens, India, to supply a complete needlepunch line for flexible production of nonwovens for automotive, filtration, and coating substrate applications. It is the first complete needlepun...

Medical Nonwovens Market Report Released Hexa Reports has released the "Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market" research report, predicting that the market will reach $10.05 billion by the year 2020. Increasing prevalence of hospital acquired infections and other infections such as hepatitis and AIDS, ...

Kimberly-Clark has introduced a wipes-based facial cleansing line under its Kleenex Brand. The new line, which is available exclusively online at www.kleenex.com/facialcleansing, combine uniquely textured, multilayered fabrics infused with a pro-vitamin complex for a noticeably healthier looking and...

Bostik, an Arkema subsidiary and a leading global adhesive specialist for industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets, announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico.  The new plant significantly increases hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives (HMPSA)...