Disposable hygiene products such as sanitary pads and diapers need spunlace nonwovens with fast liquid absorption. However, many spunlace nonwovens use polyester fibers, which are not naturally hydrophilic. For nonwoven manufacturers, a Nonwoven Hydrophilic Finishing Agent offers a practical way to improve wetting and liquid transport without hurting breathability or hand feel.
Why Do Nonwoven Manufacturers Need a Nonwoven Hydrophilic Finishing Agent?
Disposable hygiene products must absorb and lock in liquid quickly. Spunlace nonwovens touch the skin directly. They need to let liquid pass through fast and reach the absorbent core. At the same time, the surface should stay dry. Yet polyester and other synthetic fibers lack hydrophilic groups. Liquid tends to stay on the surface. Penetration is slow. Side leakage or back wetting can occur. Therefore, hydrophilic finishing is an important step for better disposable hygiene materials.
How Does a Nonwoven Hydrophilic Finishing Agent Work?
Hydrophilic finishing changes how the fiber surface wets. Texnology®N09 Nonwoven Hydrophilic Finishing Agent applies through a pad-dry process. It forms a hydrophilic layer on the fiber surface. This layer lowers the contact angle between the fiber and the liquid. Liquid then wets the fiber quickly and spreads along the surface. The larger spread area creates smoother penetration channels. As a result, the nonwoven absorbs liquid faster and guides it better.
Meanwhile, the hydrophilic layer does not block the pores between nonwoven fibers. Breathability therefore stays intact. Softness also shows no obvious change. This helps disposable hygiene products keep a comfortable touch against the skin.
What Benefits Does Hydrophilic Finishing Bring to Disposable Hygiene Products?
Spunlace nonwovens treated with Texnology®N09 Nonwoven Hydrophilic Finishing Agent absorb liquid much faster. Less liquid remains on the surface. The material suits sanitary pads, diapers, and other disposable hygiene products. For nonwoven manufacturers, hydrophilic finishing adds functional value to these products. Conventional pad-dry equipment can run the process. Nonwoven manufacturers can therefore use existing production lines without major changes. This makes the upgrade simple and efficient.
About Guangzhou Lianzhuang Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Lianzhuang Technology Co., Ltd. has focused on R&D and production of textile functional finishing agents for 19 years. Its innovative finishing technologies give textiles richer and more diverse functional value. A professional development team and a scientific quality management system support its work. The company provides textile, dyeing and printing, and garment enterprises with efficient, stable functional solutions that strengthen product competitiveness.