In hygiene products such as sanitary napkins, baby diapers, nursing pads, and medical disposables, paper-based materials play a critical role in absorbency efficiency, structural stability, and product safety.

This article compares lint-free paper, absorbent paper, and wet strength paper from a hygiene application perspective to support material selection and procurement decisions.

Airlaid Paper for Hygiene Products

Airlaid paper is produced using airlaid technology, where fibers are evenly distributed through an air-forming process. This structure provides excellent liquid intake performance and uniformity.

Key advantages:

Extremely low linting

Fast liquid absorption

Balanced dry and wet strength

Stable structure

Typical hygiene applications:

Sanitary napkin absorbent core support

Diaper absorbent layer reinforcement

Medical and nursing pads

Absorbent Paper for Hygiene Products

Absorbent paper is designed for high liquid uptake using high-pulp-content structures.

Key advantages:

High absorbency capacity

Cost-effective

Fast liquid intake

Typical hygiene applications:

Auxiliary absorbent layers in sanitary napkins

Disposable nursing pads

Wet Strength Paper (Carrier Tissue) for Hygiene Products

Wet strength paper, commonly referred to as carrier tissue in hygiene applications, is treated with wet-strength agents to maintain integrity after liquid absorption.

Key advantages:

Excellent wet tensile strength

High durability in wet conditions

Stable structure

Typical hygiene applications:

Medical hygiene products

High-strength nursing pads

Performance Comparison for Hygiene Applications

Airlaid Paper vs Carrier Tissue: Different Roles in Sanitary Napkin Structure

In sanitary napkin design, airlaid paper and carrier tissue serve complementary functions:

* Airlaid paper focuses on rapid liquid absorption and distribution, improving absorption efficiency.

* Carrier tissue focuses on wet strength and structural stability, supporting and fixing the absorbent core.

In many mid-to-high-end sanitary napkins, these two materials are used together to balance absorption performance, stability, and manufacturing efficiency.

How to Choose the Right Hygiene Paper Material

Choose airlaid paper when absorption speed and cleanliness are priorities.

Choose absorbent paper for high absorbency with strict cost control.

Choose carrier tissue (wet strength paper) when wet-state integrity and durability are essential.

In practical hygiene product design, a material combination strategy is often the most effective solution.

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