Biodegradable fabric is the trend
Viscose-based biodegradable spunlace is replacing PET nonwoven in baby and intimate wipes. Currently 8 of 22 partners can run viscose without yield loss.
§ KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 01Biodegradable claim requires viscose or bamboo fabric
- 02Lotion dosing uniformity is the QA differentiator
- 03Resealable label adhesion is a top consumer complaint area
- 04Travel-pack format scales D2C subscription economics
§ GLOSSARY
Technical jargon, acronyms and scientific terms used in this file — decoded.
- Spunlace
- Nonwoven fabric made by entangling fibres with high-pressure water jets; the standard wet-wipe substrate.
- Viscose
- Regenerated cellulose fibre; biodegradable; common alternative to PET nonwoven.
- Lotion dosing
- Volume of liquid lotion impregnated per wipe; typically 2.5–4 g for baby wipes.
- Flowpack
- Single-pack format with a small label/sticker reseal; smaller and lighter than tub.
- Polysorbate
- Non-ionic surfactant family used to solubilise lotion actives in water.
