ADULT INCONTINENCE PRODUCT MARKET MAJOR GLOBAL GROWTH AREA FOR NONWOVENS
August 1st, 2014
One consequence of the ageing population in many parts of the world is a significant increase in demand for nonwoven adult incontinence products, notably adult nappies. Indeed, in Japan, which has one of the most rapidly ageing populations, there have been reports of adult diaper sales exceeding those of babies for some manufacturers. Certainly, Shinya Takahashi, managing director of the Japan Hygiene Products Industry Association (JHPIA), told Nonwovens Report International, companies focusing on the ‘grey’ sector are benefiting: "Chief among them are ...
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