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Unicharm introduces Lifree deodorizing pads in China
Unicharm's Chinese website announced two Lifree care pads for odour management on July 9, 2026. One contains jasmine fragrance oil. The other adds activated carbon to the absorbent…
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Daio Paper publishes a four-panel guide to Attento care products
Daio Paper released five four-panel comics for its Attento adult-care brand on July 8, 2026. Created by illustrator Mari Inui, the guides explain three products developed through academic…
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Ontex reports skin-irritation findings from its incontinence survey
Ontex highlighted skin irritation in continence care in a July 7, 2026 release ahead of World Skin Health Day. Its research with Dynata, conducted in 2024–25 among more…
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aba changes part of Helppad’s Japanese distribution arrangements
aba announced a partial change to the Japanese distribution arrangements for its Helppad excretion-monitoring sensor, effective July 1, 2026. The change allows distributors to work directly with aba…
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Continence Health Australia reports change to older people’s continence funding
Continence Health Australia welcomed an Australian government decision allowing eligible older people to continue receiving the Continence Aids Payment Scheme, or CAPS, while accessing Support at Home or…
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Essity calls for greater attention to continence care in health systems
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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Leafline interview describes pineapple-leaf fibre processing for reusable hygiene products
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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Unicharm launches a Lifree cleansing foam for institutional care
Unicharm announced Lifree Cleansing Foam SkinCondition on June 19, 2026, with a mid-June launch for hospitals and care facilities across Japan. The company developed the foam to reduce…
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Australia sets 2026–27 continence-aids payment at A$739.40
The Australian Government's Continence Aids Payment Scheme page, updated on June 19, 2026, lists a payment rate of A$739.40 for 2026–27. CAPS helps eligible people meet part of…
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NorthShore puts adult-diaper language into baseball and billboard campaigns
NorthShore described its baseball-radio sponsorships and national billboard campaign in a June 19, 2026, announcement marking World Continence Week. The company is using the words adult diapers in…
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NHS Supply Chain recognizes reusable incontinence procurement
NHS Supply Chain reported the first Cavell Clinical Procurement Awards on June 18, 2026. Held in partnership with NHS Supply Chain, the awards recognized work connecting clinical decisions,…
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Unicharm announces an overnight Lifree pad for care facilities
Unicharm announced Lifree Overnight Dry Pad SkinCondition Comfort Night on June 18, 2026, for a mid-June launch in Japanese hospitals and care facilities. The company says the product…