A June 23, 2026 Farmer’s Weekly interview describes how South Africa’s Leafline uses fibre extracted from pineapple leaves in reusable hygiene products. The range includes adult incontinence wear, infant nappies, sanitary towels, and bed and seat protectors.
Founder Candy Androliakos discusses processing the leaf material and sewing the fibre into products at the Bathurst-based business. The report says Leafline has reached a milestone of producing its own fibre.
The account describes the business’s materials and manufacturing activity. It does not establish when that processing first began or provide comparative tests of finished adult products’ absorbency, health effects or overall environmental impact.