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Confitex Technology, Dukane and ZymoChem to compete for award
October 20, 2025
By: Tara Olivo
Associate Editor at Nonwovens Industry
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announces the three finalists for the prestigious 2025 Hygienix Innovation Award. These groundbreaking absorbent hygiene products will be presented at Hygienix, the premier event for absorbent hygiene professionals, taking place November 17–20 at the Omni Orlando ChampionsGate, ChampionsGate, FL. The three finalists will present their innovations to hundreds of absorbent hygiene professionals. The 2025 Hygienix Innovation Award will be announced on Thursday, November 20 at 10:40 a.m. The finalists: Confitex Technology – Washable Nonwoven Sanitary Pads Making single-use reusable: As regulators, retailers and consumers move toward a greener future, a new category of washable AHPs is creating opportunities for the nonwovens industry. Confitex Technology has created and patented the world’s first washable nonwoven sanitary pads designed for sustainability and scalability without the need for SAPs. Confitex Technology is a leading innovator and private label supplier. Its purpose is to transform the lives of millions and reduce the Earth’s landfill by creating the ultimate reusable AHPs. Dukane – Curved Leg Elastic (CLE) Dukane’s Curved Leg Elastic (CLE) technology redefines how elastic strands are attached in hygiene product manufacturing. By enabling ultrasonic bonding of curved elastics without any hotmelt adhesive, CLE eliminates material waste, simplifies construction and enhances product performance. For the first time, manufacturers can seamlessly integrate curved and straight elastic strands within the same lamination using ultrasonic technology alone—a breakthrough previously thought possible only with adhesives or complex multilayer designs. CLE represents a new standard in sustainable, high-precision elastic attachment. ZymoChem – BAYSE ZymoChem is a biotechnology leader revolutionizing sustainable chemical production. The company’s breakthrough product, BAYSE, is the world’s first scalable, bio-based, microplastic-free and biodegradable super absorbent polymer. Designed as a drop-in replacement for fossil-based SAPs, BAYSE offers a significantly lower carbon footprint while matching the performance of conventional materials and enabling seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes. As featured earlier this year on CNBC’s “Clean Start,” this decarbonized solution is dramatically advancing the sustainability outlook for the hygiene industry. Last year, HIRO Technologies, Inc. received the 2024 Award with its World’s First MycoDigestable Diapers—a breakthrough featuring plastic-eating mushrooms that combined excellent absorbency with sustainable, natural materials. “Hygienix Innovation Award finalists represent the future of absorbent hygiene,” says Matt O’Sickey, PhD, INDA’s director of Education & Technical Affairs. “These companies are pushing boundaries with solutions that address consumer needs, sustainability goals and performance demands. Their work highlights the innovative spirit that drives our industry forward.” Event Highlights at Hygienix 2025 Beyond the Innovation Award, Hygienix 2025 will deliver a powerful program of learning, networking and collaboration, including:
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