SECTORS // HYGIENE
Next Generation Hygiene Product Development
NIRI translates innovative ideas into market-ready products through core services in product development, market and application development, and supply chain and manufacturing support.
Our expertise spans critical hygiene applications, including personal care products, sanitary products, and innovative hygiene products such as baby diapers, period care products, and adult incontinence.
Hygiene Sector Market Insights
Fibrous materials play a vital role in the hygiene industry, offering enhanced comfort, absorbency, and protection. The disposable hygiene market is projected to reach USD 338.6 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7.7%.
This significant growth is driven by several key factors, including increasing awareness of personal hygiene, rising birth rates in developing regions, the global ageing population, urbanisation, and changing lifestyles.
Additionally, advancements in absorbent and nonwoven technologies, economic growth, higher disposable incomes, government initiatives, increasing female workforce participation, environmental concerns, and the impact of health crises contribute to the heightened demand for advanced hygiene materials.
Regulation Driving Innovation in the Hygiene Industry
As global regulations evolve, the nonwoven hygiene industry faces increasing demands for sustainability, safety, and transparency. At NIRI, we understand these challenges and are here to help your brand stay ahead of the curve.
Europe
Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD): Targeting reduction of single-use plastics, impacting wet wipes and sanitary items.
EU Circular Economy Action Plan: Promoting sustainable materials and product recyclability.
REACH Regulation: Governing chemical safety and environmental standards.
North America
US Microbead-Free Waters Act: Banning plastic microbeads in personal care products.
California SB 258: Requiring detailed ingredient disclosure for cleaning products.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Programs demanding better product end-of-life management.
Asia Pacific
China’s National Sword Policy: Restricting waste imports, encouraging better domestic waste management.
Japan’s Plastic Resource Circulation Act: Encouraging recycling and sustainable materials.
India’s Plastic Waste Management Rules: Imposing bans on single-use plastics, emphasising sustainability.
Global Initiatives
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Promoting sustainable industrial practices.
ISO Standards for Environmental Management: Guiding companies in environmental responsibilities.
Biodegradability and Compostability Standards: Setting criteria for sustainable products.
At NIRI, we leverage these regulatory pressures to drive innovation in nonwoven hygiene products, ensuring your brand not only complies but excels in a competitive market. Partner with us for cutting-edge product development tailored to meet and exceed global regulatory standards.
NEXT GENERATION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our Key Hygiene Applications
At NIRI, we specialise in developing advanced products and processes to meet critical hygiene needs. Discover how our technologies transform personal care and enhance the effectiveness of hygiene products.
Baby Diapers
We innovate technologies such as superabsorbent polymers, breathable back sheets, and skin-friendly materials that ensure comfort and effective leak protection in diapers for babies and children.
Adult Incontinence
We develop high-absorbency materials, skin-friendly layers, and discreet designs that ensure comfort and dignity for users.
Period Care
Our innovations include reusable and biodegradable sanitary pads, odour-neutralising materials, moisture-wicking fabrics, and high-absorbency cores that enhance performance and sustainability.
Personal Care Products
Technologies include superabsorbent polymers, breathable back sheets, and skin-friendly materials that improve comfort and protection.
Sanitary Products
We innovate next-generation sanitary products, including biodegradable pads, odour-neutralising materials, and high-absorbency cores.
Hygiene Products
NIRI provides R&D into key components in hygiene products, offering functionalities such as antimicrobial wipes, moisture-wicking materials, and eco-friendly disposables
WHY CHOOSE NIRI
Transforming Personal Care and Hygiene Products
As the hygiene market grows due to increasing awareness of personal hygiene and advancements in absorbent technologies, NIRI is strategically positioned in this expanding field. We advance hygiene technology by integrating fibres, nonwovens, and advanced materials. Our expertise in material science and engineering, combined with a thorough understanding of hygiene needs, enables us to deliver next-generation hygiene products.
Contact us to explore how NIRI can help your company accelerate innovation and increase its market share and competitiveness.