Specification of Hydrophilic (Down) Nonwoven for Diaper
- Material
Composition: Polypropylene (PP), Polyester (PET), or bicomponent
fibers treated with hydrophilic surfactant
- Basis
Weight: 14 – 22 gsm (grams per square meter)
- Color:
White or light blue (optional, depending on brand design)
- Hydrophilicity
(Strike-Through Time): ≤ 3 seconds (EN 29073-3 or equivalent method)
- Rewet
Value: ≤ 0.2 g (after 2nd or 3rd application of test fluid)
- Tensile
Strength:
- Machine
Direction (MD): ≥ 6 N/25 mm
- Cross
Direction (CD): ≥ 4 N/25 mm
- Elongation:
MD: ≥ 20%, CD: ≥ 30%
- Thickness:
0.25 – 0.6 mm (depending on type and bonding method)
- Air
Permeability: ≥ 200 L/m²·s (at 100 Pa pressure)
- Surface
Treatment: Hydrophilic surfactant coating (durable, washable for fluid
management)
- Softness:
High (suitable for direct contact with baby skin)
- Odor:
Odorless and free from any harmful chemical smells
- Biocompatibility:
Dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic, non-toxic
- Microbial
Contamination: Complies with hygiene-grade microbial limits
