Full-Care for thinner cores

HB Fuller’s Full-Care hot melt adhesives have been formulated in response to the trend of absorbent cores for hygiene produucts becoming increasingly thinner.

“The trends that we are seeing in the hygiene market are related to thinner materials and thinner products,” explains Heather Campe, the company’s North American Nonwovens business director. “All hygiene products, whether they are for baby, feminine hygiene or adult care, are becoming thinner and lighter for improved comfort, fit and discretion. Mothers want comfortable babies.  Women wearing panty liners for daily hygiene needs demand improved comfort.  Adults want their light incontinence product to be so comfortable they forget they are even wearing one. We can help hygiene  manufacturers develop thinner, better fitting products.”

The core stabilisation provided by Full-Care adhesive with Padlock delayed crystallization technology reduces the risk of core separation, leaks and poor fluid retention. The result is significantly improved wet strength in comparison to conventional construction adhesives, with versatile application methods – either direct or transfer spraying – possible.

The immediate benefit to the manufacturer is lower costs and/or less material per item.