In modern hygiene product manufacturing, the trend is clear: thinner underpads are outperforming their bulkier predecessors—not by sacrificing quality, but by optimizing absorbent core technology.

Thanks to innovations in SAP (superabsorbent polymer) distribution, converters can now produce lightweight underpads that deliver equal or superior absorbency while reducing both cellulose usage and overall material input. Instead of relying on excessive fluff to ensure absorption, manufacturers are shifting toward smarter nonwoven converting solutions that use SAP more effectively across the core.

This change brings measurable benefits:

• Lower material costs, as less chemically treated pulp is required
• Improved cost efficiency, due to better SAP utilization
• Reduced product volume, cutting logistics and storage expenses
• More compact packaging, ideal for medical facilities, pharmacies, and home use
• Higher comfort, with thinner profiles and softer materials

For converters, upgrading core formation systems doesn’t just improve underpad production—it reshapes their business model. Less waste, more performance, and better margins mean that smart technical investments translate directly into commercial advantage.

As nonwoven hygiene markets become more competitive, the ability to produce slim, high-performance underpads will define the leaders. And it starts with one question: how well is your SAP distributed?