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University of Minho
Zeolite microparticles with chamomile, built into the diaper against skin rash.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
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Updated Sept 30, 2026
Absorbent hygiene products covers the nonwovens, cores and barrier layers in diapers and period products. On Halo, the solutions cover menstrual color chemistry, comfort and microclimate, compostable liners and hydrogels, and material modeling. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
Comfort and microclimate
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Compostable liners and hydrogels
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Technological University of Shannon
A compostable seaweed biocomposite replacing polyolefin liners.
Co-developmentIn developmentUniversity
MA
GRAS biopolymer hydrogels that respond to physiological and environmental cues.
ConceptualStartup
Material modeling
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Columbia University
3D modeling and physical validation of how absorbent materials deform under load.
In developmentUniversity
Menstrual color and stain reduction
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Captures heme locally and oxidizes it under control to cut menstrual color.
Co-developmentIn developmentUniversity
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Functional polymer platform that captures and converts heme for color reduction.
Pilot or trial engagementIn developmentUniversity
Drexel University
Multilayer nonwoven architecture that lowers menstrual stain visibility.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
Non-animal chitosan fibers and nonwovens that selectively bind blood and hold it.
LicensingIn marketStartup
Film-free breathable outercovers
PFAS-free, film-free breathable barrier from hybrid electrospinning and aerosol deposition.
Sponsored researchIn developmentStartup
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Sungkyunkwan University
Film-free gradient nonwoven made by directional vapor deposition and plasma treatment.
In developmentUniversity
Film-free breathable barrier materials for absorbent products.
LicensingIn developmentStartup
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Laser Universal LLC
Laser-structured film-free nonwoven outercovers for soft, breathable barriers.
Sponsored researchIn developmentStartup
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Absorbent hygiene products reaches from the fiber and the film to how a product fits and how it is disposed of. On Halo it spans 10 groups, including menstrual color chemistry, comfort and microclimate, and compostable liners and hydrogels.
Stage of development. Work on absorbent hygiene products on Halo is split between university programs and companies. 34% of the solutions are in market. Columbia University has the most, followed by Cornell University. Co-development and sponsored research are the usual partnering routes, and about 34% of the solutions that state terms offer pilot engagements.
Three trends in absorbent hygiene products on Halo
Reducing menstrual stain visibility. Researchers are working on the color of menstrual fluid as well as its absorption. One approach captures heme locally and oxidizes it under control (Cornell University). Another uses a functional polymer platform that captures and converts heme for the same purpose (University of Galway).
Film-free breathable barriers. Manufacturers are removing the plastic film from outercovers to make quieter, softer products. One route is hybrid electrospinning and aerosol deposition of a PFAS-free breathable barrier (IMT). Another builds a gradient nonwoven by directional vapor deposition and plasma treatment (Sungkyunkwan University).
Compostable construction materials. Suppliers are rebuilding the absorbent core and its adhesives from compostable inputs. One supplies compostable crosslinked cellulose for inner liners (Innotech Materials). Another converts CO2 into a compostable polyester platform for diaper applications (Loop CO2).
262organizations
275solutions listed
58%from startups and companies
34%in market
Frequently asked questions
What are absorbent hygiene products?
Absorbent hygiene covers diapers, feminine care and adult incontinence products, and the layered materials that make them work. It spans superabsorbent polymers, topsheets and acquisition layers, breathable backsheets, odor and skin health chemistry, and the compostable or recyclable versions of each. Consumer goods manufacturers and converters buy the work. On Halo the work leans toward menstrual color chemistry, comfort and microclimate, and compostable liners and hydrogels.
What are examples of absorbent hygiene products?
Five examples of absorbent hygiene solutions on Halo include:
- Zeolite microparticles with chamomile, built into the diaper against skin rash. (University of Minho)
- A compostable seaweed biocomposite replacing polyolefin liners. (Technological University of Shannon)
- 3D modeling and physical validation of how absorbent materials deform under load. (Columbia University)
- Captures heme locally and oxidizes it under control to cut menstrual color. (Cornell University)
- PFAS-free, film-free breathable barrier from hybrid electrospinning and aerosol deposition. (IMT inc)
What are the latest absorbent hygiene products innovations?
Over the past 90 days, researchers and innovators on Halo have added these absorbent hygiene solutions:
Which companies and suppliers are developing absorbent hygiene products?
There are 262 organizations with absorbent hygiene solutions on Halo, 55 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are University of Minho, Technological University of Shannon, and Aegelys. Most offer co-development or sponsored research. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find absorbent hygiene products research partners?
Browsing absorbent hygiene solutions on Halo is free. Sign up to search the full network and save the ones you want. Post your specific need to get exact matches. Organizations reply directly on the platform.
What are R&D teams looking for in absorbent hygiene products?
Over the past 12 months, R&D teams on Halo have posted these absorbent hygiene products needs:
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