Title
Looking for pressure sensitive adhesive for female hygiene pads
AbstractA Belgian multinational active in the consumer goods wishes to identify solutions for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) which will help the female hygiene pad attach to panty fabrics. SME industrial partners are sought for commercial agreement with technical assistance or for licence agreement.
DescriptionA Belgian multinational active in the consumer goods wishes to enlarge their portfolio of solutions they offer for female hygiene pads so as to enhance customer experience.
With such an aim, this company is looking to develop adhesive solutions for female hygiene pads based on pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA).
These adhesive need to ensure a Stay in Place (SIP) and easy to remove bonding solution for different panty substrates and usage conditions.
With the aim of setting a long-lasting collaboration, this company is looking for :
- Companies that have a global footprint, with focus in Europe.
- Companies open to work and co-develop solutions.
- The multinational is open to different adhesive chemistry with a preference for hot-melt adhesives.
- Adhesives which are safe for use in hygiene pads and free from PFAS.
Advantages and innovation
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The company is interested in formulations which can address different needs such as:
• Strong SIP and easy to remove with panty fabrics such as cotton, nylon and polyester.
• Adhesive solutions that do not de-bond when exposed to high humidity conditions.
• Adhesive solutions that can be applied on polyethylene film and must not cause the film to burn or tear.
• Adhesive should not chemically degrade over time ensuring stable performance over extended period of time (1 year).
The multinational is NOT looking for:
- multi-year research agreements or proving funding for early-stage developments.
- restrictions on freedom to practice or on IP of the use of adhesives.