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Redefining the Future: Hygienix 2023 Reveals an Industry in Flux

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Sparkling Sustainability in Hygiene

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Sustainability in Conventional Woman’s Hygiene

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Hygienix 2023 drew close to 450 participants who were focused on trends and defining hygiene in a future economy.

Hygienix 2023, hosted by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, brought professionals together to define sustainability movement challenges facing the industry. With close to 450 participants and 50 tabletop exhibits, the event focused on addressing key trends and statistics, redefining hygiene in a future economy and innovating brands for up-and-coming eco-conscious consumers. The energywas …

Chirag Virani, CEO and co-founder, Sparkle

Sparkle makes planet-friendly period care products from renewable plant-based ingredients that do not contain conventional petrochemical-based plastics (such as polypropylene or polyethylene). Recently, IFJ caught up the Sparkle’s CEO and co-founder, Chirag Virani to learn more about the company and the impact it is making on the marketplace. International Fiber Journal: Please give us an …

Figure 1: Concept for a sustainable menstruation panty.

Improving development of sustainable hygiene products using specialty viscose fibers. One area of hygiene – women’s sanitary products – is trending towards more sustainable consumer options and is being fueled by Generation Z’s push for reuse and recycling options that lessen the impact of human impact on the environment. One area of central focus at …

The top five trends shaping global disposable hygiene. Following slightly accelerated growth in 2020, driven in large part by unprecedented demand for disinfecting and antibacterial wipes, global retail disposable hygiene has eased into near pre-pandemic growth patterns, with heightened health awareness, enhanced product access and variety, as well as improved disposable income in developing markets …

WOW conference with more than 450 participants.

More than 450 participants from 18 countries converged in-person at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago to experience the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 27-30. The energy was invigorating, as colleagues enjoyed reconnecting and meeting those new to the sector, while seeing first-hand what innovative insights could be garnered to enrich the segment’s future. …