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Guadalupe reports distribution of adult diapers
Guadalupe's municipal government in Nuevo León, Mexico, reported that its family welfare agency, DIF, had assisted more than 1,700 families during the first four months of 2026. Its…
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Oji Nepia introduces three nighttime Tender pads designed around buttock care
Oji Nepia announced three Nepia Tender nighttime pads on May 14, 2026, with a phased Japanese launch starting May 28. The Ultra, Extra and Kore Ichimai models were…
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LYCRA introduces ADAPTIV fiber for disposable hygiene applications
The LYCRA Company announced the launch of LYCRA ADAPTIV fiber for nonwovens in a May 13, 2026 release ahead of INDEX26 in Geneva. Adult incontinence products are among…
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Verdis marks construction progress at Denmark’s planned diaper recycling plant
Verdis announced on May 12, 2026 that construction of its planned diaper-waste treatment plant in Hvidovre, Denmark, had reached a milestone, with a topping-out event scheduled for the…
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Braintree opens applications for continence waste collection
Braintree District Council opened applications on May 12, 2026, for a household collection service covering nappies and continence care products. The service is scheduled to start on June…
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Rwanda-based Toto Safi named a finalist in the Milken–Motsepe manufacturing prize
The prize organizers list the Rwanda-based business among five finalists. Its official sales range includes reusable adult-incontinence items.
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Fujian regulator reports a failed adult-pants sample in quality inspection
A Fujian provincial inspection notice lists one KIMCARE adult pull-on pants sample as failing specified absorption-speed and rewet criteria.
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Higifral and LYCRA describe an adult pull-on using HyFit fibre in Brazil
The LYCRA Company described its partnership with Brazilian manufacturer Eurofral in a May 4, 2026 article about Higifral Pants adult incontinence underwear. Eurofral uses LYCRA HyFit fibre in…
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HARTMANN reports growth in incontinence pants
HARTMANN reported revenue of €623.9 million for January–March 2026 and organic sales growth of 3.3% compared with the previous year's first quarter. Its April 29 announcement said all…
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Ontex reports adult-care volume growth in its first quarter
Ontex reported on April 29, 2026, that adult-care volumes grew by approximately 2% year on year in the first quarter. The detailed table records volume growth of 1.7%…
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India lists revised evaluation principles for single-use adult incontinence products
An Indian Gazette notice lists a revised standard setting basic evaluation principles for single-use adult absorbent incontinence products from users' and caregivers' perspectives. The notice does not certify…
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Mostaganem solidarity caravan includes 60 cartons of adult diapers
A signed local report describes the launch of an aid caravan carrying adult diapers and other support items in Mostaganem.