Nonwoven surface treatments for diaper rash prevention

To assess diaper rash prevention strategies and diaper preferences in Turkey, a Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) was conducted with 306 mothers nursing infants aged 0 to 3 years. The top three factors they prioritized were the diaper top sheet quality, absorbency, and flexible side bands. The first two are specifically related to nonwoven top sheet treatments. Nonwoven top sheets of the diaper are made of Polypropylene (PP). Due to hydrophobic character of PP, they are treated with surfactants. There are other kind of treatments encompass a wide range of treatments aimed at achieving specific objectives such as imparting electrokinetic potential, dyeability, pH control, odor control, and antimicrobial activity. Understanding the types and effects of surface treatments is essential for optimizing the performance and functionality of diaper top sheets. We analyzed the products on the Turkish market, patents and articles on the literature.