CARY – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry has confirmed the three finalists for the upcoming World of Wipes Innovation Award.
The Award will be presented at the 17th annual World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference, which is scheduled for July 17-20, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia.
INDA’s Technical Advisory Board selected the finalists based on the creativity, uniqueness, and technical sophistication employed in finding novel ways to expand the utilization of nonwovens.
Categories considered for the award were wipes related raw materials, roll goods, converting, packaging, active ingredients, binders, additives, and end-use products.
The three final products vying for this Award are a cleaning and disinfecting device from 2XL Corporation, a wipe utilizing biotransformation technology from Avgol Nonwovens, and a reusable towel dispensing system from Yowel.
The winner will be announced on July 20th at 11 am. The three companies competing for the Award are:
Windup by 2XL Corporation - The Windup is described as a groundbreaking new device that can clean and disinfect your home using a self-advancing microfibre roll that you never have to touch. Just one roll will clean your kitchen over 50 times. An innovative one-touch revolving roll and a versatile spray system that allows use of your favourite floor cleaner or the company's specially formulated disinfecting solution.
Biotransformation technology by Avgol Nonwovens - This innovative spunlace wipe utilizes advanced biotransformation technology developed jointly by Indorama Ventures and Polymateria. Meeting the BSI PAS 9017 specification, this wipe in the event it becomes fugitive, and exposed to heat, sunlight, air and moisture will transform into a harmless, bioavailable wax at its end-of-life, eliminating microplastic pollution.
Compatible with mechanical recycling and combatting 'fugitive' waste, this wipe represents a significant leap towards eco-friendly, sustainable nonwoven hygiene products.
The Yowel System by Yowel - Yowel is a patented system for dispensing reusable towels. Instead of a roll of paper towels, place a Yowel full of reusable towels into your paper towel holder – or choose the countertop model, and you’re immediately reducing your paper towel consumption. The Yowel System has 40 reusable towels and a mesh bag for used towels. Save money and help Mother Nature.
The 2022 World of Wipes Innovation Award was presented to Nice-Pak’s SecureFLUSH Technology Flushable Wipes for their unique, 100% cellulose nonwoven that is strong enough to clean, yet break apart rapidly, when flushed. A specialty “lock and key” design of plant-based fibres and formula leverages patent-pending technology to break apart five times faster than the leading brand of two-ply toilet paper and ensure responsible care of plumbing and wastewater.
For more information or to register for WOW 2023, visit: www.worldofwipes.org
