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Essity called for greater priority for continence care in a June 29, 2026 article, citing research commissioned for its TENA brand. Augur surveyed 164 frontline professionals in the…
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A signed interview examines the South African business’s use and processing of pineapple-leaf fibre, including in adult incontinence wear.
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The comparison includes laundering and local disposal assumptions; it is a study of absorbent mats, not a global adult-diaper ranking.
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Sumitomo Seika announced on June 15, 2026 that a pilot plant for recycling superabsorbent polymer recovered from used diapers had begun operating at its Himeji factory in Japan.
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Full-Care 7830 Xtra was presented as a way to support short fibres in absorbent cores; adult-product adoption is not identified.
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In a release dated June 12, 2026, Reifenhäuser Reicofil presented an RF5.10 equipment upgrade, the RF Core platform and further options for hygiene nonwovens. The company connects the…
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Unicharm announced on May 28, 2026, that it had introduced an AI-assisted service showing people how to put on Lifree pull-on pants. Users hold a smartphone vertically and…
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Kizen Miles 9.0 uses specified chemical, thermal and mechanical conditions to support separation of hygiene-product components.
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The partners will advance customer trials and commercial evaluations for wool-based hygiene components before a possible supply agreement.
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The LYCRA Company announced on May 15, 2026 that it would present LYCRA FUSION fiber for personal care at INDEX26, working with Dukane on ultrasonic attachment of elastic…
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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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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…
