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Unicharm

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FROM THE MANUFACTURER’S OFFICIAL SOURCES

The company and its brand

THE COMPANY

Unicharm Corporation

A company using nonwoven and absorbent-material technologies across wellness, pet, feminine, and baby and child care.

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Summary of official statements

Founded on 10 February 1961, Unicharm says it uses technologies developed in nonwoven fabrics and absorbent materials to provide products and services for all generations.

From the manufacturer’s explanation (quotation)

non-woven fabrics and absorbent materials

Four businesses in its official guide

Wellness Care
Lifree continence care, masks, household cleaning and kitchen products.
Pet Care
Pet food, toilet sheets and systems, and pet diapers.
Feminine Care
Menstrual pads, tampons, sanitary shorts and liners.
Baby and Child Care
Disposable baby diapers and wipes.

ITS CONTINENCE-CARE BRAND

Lifree

Unicharm’s continence-care brand, covering light-leakage pads, pull-on pants, tape-style briefs and care supplies.

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Summary of official statements

Lifree is Unicharm’s continence-care brand within Wellness Care. Unicharm describes products tailored to the user’s physical condition and states the following aim for continence care.

The manufacturer’s stated aim (quotation)

independence, dignity and freedom

What the official Japan site covers

Product types
Light-leakage pads, pull-on pants, tape-style briefs, inner pads for pants or briefs, and care supplies.
Browsing by physical condition
Routes range from independent outings to assisted walking, standing or sitting, and spending much of the day in bed.
Use and care information
Diaper-use guidance, care questions and answers, and a hospital-and-care-facility section.

Original company nameユニ・チャーム

Original brand nameライフリー

RoleManufacturer

HeadquartersJapan

Adult-care brand exampleLifree

Company details checked

Official sitehttps://www.unicharm.co.jp/ ↗

Adult-care sourcehttps://www.unicharm.co.jp/en/company/business-field.html ↗

Manufacturing informationhttps://www.unicharm.co.jp/ja/company/news/2024/0807-01.html ↗

Official newshttps://www.unicharm.co.jp/ja/company/news/2026.html ↗

PRODUCT CARDS ON WDO

Unicharm product cards

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Unicharm · Market / catalogue: Japan

Pull-on pants

16 listed products

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Tab-style & belted briefs

7 listed products

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Pads & liners

112 listed products

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Regional companies and brands

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Thailand

DSGT / Certainty

In Thailand, Unicharm group company DSG International (Thailand) Public Company Limited distributes Certainty. The Thai range brings together adult pull-on pants, taped diapers and supporting care products, with guidance on choosing and using them.

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Vietnam

Diana Unicharm / Caryn

Diana Unicharm is the Unicharm group’s Vietnamese company behind Caryn. Introduced in 2008, Caryn offers adult pull-on pants, taped diapers, supplementary pads and protective sheets, with guidance distinguishing people who can stand or walk from those cared for while sitting or lying down.

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Related stories

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Japan Products

Unicharm announces a summer-only thin Lifree pull-on

Unicharm announced on May 27, 2026, that a summer-limited version of Lifree's ultra-thin, underwear-style pull-on pants would reach stores across Japan from late May. It features a sweat-absorbing…