Bemax Inc. will launch an exclusive line of private label disposable diapers and wipes, under the Mother's Hugs brand name, to be sold exclusively and distributed through existing Bemax distribution channels of wholesalers and retailers in Europe and emerging African markets as well as to buyers onl...

Huggies maker Kimberly-Clark has been sued in New York federal court over the labeling it features on its Huggies Pure and Natural diapers and Natural Care wipes. The class action lawsuit filed by two plaintiffs claims K-C used misleading statements about its supposedly “natural” diapers and wipes, ...

Global Textile Industry Gearing Up For ITMA Will Chinese currency devaluation influence the success of the upcoming ITMA 2015? Jürg Rupp, Executive Editor ITMA 2015 will be held November 12-19 at the Fiera Milano Rho fairgrounds in Milan, Italy. Milan hosts ITMA for the fifth time since its inceptio...

Before you know it, pineapples won’t be just for eating. The company Ananas Anam has figured out a way to turn leaves from the tropical fruit into a sustainable nonwoven textile, a leather alternative, dubbed Piñatex.   Social entrepreneur and designer Dr. Carmen Hijosa founded Ananas Anam in 2...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TRENDS In 2014, value sales of AFH tissue and hygiene increased by 10% to amount to VND419 billion. The growth was relatively healthy despite a slight dip from 2013. One of the factors driving demand for AFH tissue and hygiene products was the increasing awareness of the importance...

Adult Incontinence: Everybody Wants A Piece To say taboos have been lifted in adult incontinence is putting things mildly. Once a condition associated with the sick and elderly, today’s incontinence sufferer wants to live an active lifestyle and consumer products companies are working hard to roll o...

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The wipes market has grown at a steady pace over the last decade, and this trend is likely to continue over the next several years as consumers continue seek convenience. While baby wipes continue to comprise the largest piece of the market, nonwovens producers are refining their technologies for ot...