Oasis Super Absorbent Fibre (Oasis SAF®) manufacturer Technical Absorbents Ltd (TAL) enjoyed huge success recently at the 17th China International Tissue and Disposable Hygiene Products Exhibition (CIHPEC). The UK-based company travelled to Nanjing for the three-day exhibition to further promote its super absorbent technology to the growing disposable hygiene market in China.
TAL is owned by Bluestar Fibres Ltd, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China National Bluestar Corporation, which in-turn is wholly-owned by ChemChina – one of China’s fastest growing chemical groups. For this reason, increasing the company’s presence in Asia – and raising further awareness of its innovative super absorbent fibre – is of particular importance to the company.
In addition to the manufacture of Oasis SAF®, TAL toll manufactures nonwovens, yarns, woven fabrics and finished consumer goods – all containing Oasis SAF®. This is as a result of the relationships it has built with some of the world’s leading specialist fibre converters, roll-goods producers and end product manufacturers. It is now working to develop similar networks with Asian companies in order to enhance routes to market within this region.
The hygiene sector is one of a number of key industries for Oasis SAF®. This is a result of its superior fluid absorption properties and its ability to produce super soft and discreet absorbent core designs without the need for containment systems.
During CIHPEC, TAL engaged in numerous meetings with new and prospective customers. All were keen to learn more about the production of Oasis SAF® and the benefits it could offer them and other parties in the supply chain.
“TAL’s experience and innovation in the disposable hygiene sector has allowed it to develop Oasis SAF®-containing fabrics which deliver improved user comfort levels and ultra-low re-wet performance,” explains TAL’s Business Development Manager Mr Dave Hill.
“In addition, Oasis SAF® offers excellent conversion, minimum wastage and consistent performance. These are benefits desired by hygiene product manufacturers and the end-user – thus making Oasis SAF® desirable to the femme-hygiene, adult incontinence and diaper sectors.
“During CIHPEC TAL saw a large amount of interest from all three sectors, especially companies interested in the development of new ultra-thin femme-pads. There was also curiosity from diaper manufacturers looking to challenge traditional manufacturing techniques and offer something new to the consumer. All in all, CIHPEC was an excellent exhibition for TAL. The high amount of domestic exhibitors and visitors underlined how important this market is to the future of Oasis SAF® in China.”