Sanitary Pads

Sanitary Pads

The functions of sanitary napkins are to absorb and retain menstrual fluid, and isolate menstrual fluids from the body. Important and desired properties are: no leakage, no unaesthetic appearance or color, no odor, no noise, stay in place, comfortable to wear (thin body shape), and a high level of hygiene.

The average sanitary napkin comprises 48% fluff pulp, 36% PE, PP and PET, 7% adhesives, 6% superabsorbent and 3% release paper. Options are available for napkins with fluff, airlaid or double fluff core, in combination with panty liners, additional core or materials, embossings,112 elastic cuffs, and with trifolders or single wrappers. Sanitary napkin-making machines available in the market have production speeds of around 500–1000 pieces per minute.