INDA (the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry) recently announced the shortlist of three finalists for the 2025 Hygienix Innovation Award. This award aims to recognize breakthrough achievements in the absorbent hygiene products field. The final winner will be

announced at the Hygienix conference held from November 17-20 in Orlando, Florida.

The finalists include:

Confitex Technology: Washable Nonwoven Sanitary Pad

The company introduced the world's first SAP-free (Super Absorbent Polymer) washable nonwoven sanitary pad, enabling the transition from single-use to reusable products through patented technology.

Dukane: Curved Leg Elastic (CLE)

This technology revolutionizes the process of attaching elastic strands in hygiene products, bringing new possibilities for manufacturing processes and product design.

ZymoChem: BAYSE® Bio-based Superabsorbent Polymer

BAYSE® is the world's first scalable bio-based superabsorbent polymer, featuring no microplastics and being biodegradable, serving as a sustainable alternative to traditional SAP