layerlab: the modular system for innovative hygiene products using high performance hygiene nonwovens
The development of new hygiene products is getting more and more complex. Manufacturers must meet high standards concerning comfort, performance, and sustainability while bringing products to market faster.
In this process, a specific combination of the material layers used is crucial. It determines how liquids are absorbed, distributed, and stored within the products. This is exactly where layerlab comes in: our modular system allows for the targeted combination of layers to design customized solutions for varying applications in the field of personal hygiene products.
What products Is layerlab suitable for?
layerlab is ideal for the development of absorbent hygiene products such as diapers, feminine care products as well as incontinence products. All of them are made up from multiple different layers of high performance hygiene nonwovens. Each layer serves a specific purpose from moisture absorption and distribution to its interim storage and making the product comfortable to wear. For example, the combination of diaper nonwoven materials used play a crucial role in comfort, dryness, and skin-friendliness of baby diapers.
With layerlab, manufacturers can easily choose from different material layers and combine them to the specific requirements of each type of hygiene product. They can, for instance, select a topsheet that feels particularly comfortable against the skin, select an appropriate acquisition distribution layer (ADL) for rapid fluid distribution and interim storage, and pair it with a suitable backsheet that provides protection and breathability. This enables the creation of a wide range of product solutions—from cost-effective standard solutions to high-performance or eco-friendly variants.
Test our layerlab kit and find the optimal choice for your hygiene product:
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Is there a sample folder or material samples available for review and testing?
Yes, there is. Please feel free to request your free layerlab sample folder featuring an exclusive selection of available layers and materials to experience our various material properties first hand.
In the sample folder, please find:
- tactile impressions of various hygiene nonwovens
- an overview of Standard, Premium and Sustainable materials
- inspirations for new hygiene products
Especially when developing hygiene products, it is helpful to evaluate materials based on more than technical data only. Using our material samples, developers can test how certain hygiene nonwovens - like an acquisition distribution layer (ADL) in a diaper structure - perform when combined with special diaper nonwoven materials. They can also determine which combinations yield the desired performance.
Request your layerlab sample folder and experience the diversity first hand!
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How long does development or implementation take with layerlab?
A central aspect of layerlab is a significantly shortened development time. Our modular system features a selection of materials that can be flexibly combined.
Rather than developing each layer individually and conducting extensive testing, manufacturers can draw on a proven portfolio of nonwoven fabrics for hygiene products. This enables them to bring new product concepts to market in a much shorter time: from the initial idea to the ready-made absorbent hygiene product.
At the same time, there is enough scope for customer-specific developments: Material properties such as thickness, strength, and liquid behavior can be optimally adapted to individual requirements and verified using standard test methods such as strike-through or rewet (liquid management). This results in a tailored product design without having to endure long development cycles.
Combine smart - with layerlab from Sandler
layerlab offers an innovative solution for developing modern hygiene products. The system combines flexible material selection, customized hygiene nonwovens, and accelerated product development. For manufacturers, this means greater freedom in design, significantly shorter development processes, as well as Innovative solutions for modern hygiene products of tomorrow!
