Within the nonwoven industry, there has long been issues around ethical and sustainable practices and we are here to combat this.
We are here to continuously provide solutions to problems in the industry With Out making any compromises.
We are committed to being truly transparent about our processes while leading positive change.
The Growing Problem of Plastic Pollution
Globally, billions of incontinence products are used every year. Most conventional pads contain up to 90% plastic and do not biodegrade for around 600 years. So, where do these billions of used products end up?
- Landfills
The plastic-filled incontinence products remain unchanged in landfills for around 500-600 years. They can get picked up by birds and other animals, which in turn, leads to the pollution of land and water. - Incinerators
Incinerating conventional pads that contain plastic and harsh chemicals can release toxic fumes into the environment, again leading to further pollution. - Oceans
Incontinence pads are often flushed down toilets or simply disposed of in ponds or rivers. This then leads to them ending up in oceans, polluting water and endangering wildlife.
What do we do differently?
W/O incontinence pads have been tested by a leading independent European lab against ISO 14855-1 and ISO 16929 for sustainability.
When tested according to ISO 14855, which determines the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions, W/O pads reached 90% biodegradation in less than 90 days.
According to the standard, the test sample should reach 90% biodegradation in 180 days to pass the test.
When tested according to ISO 16929, which determines the degree of disintegration of plastic material under defined composting conditions in a pilot-scale test, W/O pads reached a disintegration percentage of 100% in less than 8 weeks.
According to the standard, 90% of test material should disintegrate and break down into pieces smaller than 2 mm in size after 12 weeks.
We are leading the way in providing innovative, sustainable solutions to the nonwoven industry. If you would like to offer your customers quality With Out compromise, get in touch.