- . Key Raw Materials BreakdownA. Absorbent Core (Fluid Storage & Distribution)
- Fluff Pulp (Wood Pulp): Treated or untreated wood pulp used as the bulk matrix for absorption.
B. Cover & Leak-Proof Layers
- Hydrophilic Non-Woven Fabric (Top Sheet): Soft, skin-friendly Spunbond or Spunlace non-woven treated to allow liquids to pass through rapidly.
- Hydrophobic Non-Woven Fabric: Water-repellent non-woven used for leg cuffs and leak guards.
- Back-Sheet Film: Breathable or Non-Breathable Polyethylene (PE) film, often laminated with non-woven for a cloth-like outer feel.
C. Structural & Fastening Components
- Hot Melt Adhesives:
- Construction Glue: Binds the non-woven, fluff core, and back-sheet together.
- Elastic Glue: Binds thread elastics under tension without slippage.
- Positioning Glue: Low-tack pressure-sensitive adhesive on the back of sanitary pads and panty liners.
- Elastic Threads (Spandex / Lycra): Polyurethane strands for leg gathers, waistbands, and leak cuffs.
- Tapes & Fasteners (For Open Diapers):
- Frontal Tape & Side Tapes: Refastenable PP adhesive tapes or mechanical Velcro hook-and-loop systems.
- Release Paper: Silicone-coated protective paper strips covering the positioning glue on pads and liners.
2. Technical Sourcing & Engineering Parameters
When conducting technical procurement for high-speed automated production machinery, raw materials must strictly align with machine specs:
- GSM & Thickness Uniformity: Non-woven materials (typically 12–25 GSM for top sheets)
and PE back-sheets must feature exact GSM tolerances to prevent tearing or jams during high-speed tensioning.
- Tensile Strength & Elongation: All roll goods must withstand High Line-Speed tension settings (up to 400–800 pcs/minute).
- SAP Retention & Free-Swell Capacity: High Retention Capacity ($g/g$) under pressure to prevent rewetting/back-flow when a user sits down.
- Viscosity & Melt Index (Adhesives): Precise viscosity ratings mapped to machine spray nozzle types (spiral, slot coating, or multi-bead applicators).
- Splice Tape & Core Diameters: Roll inner core sizes (usually 3" / 76 mm) and roll outer diameters tailored to raw material unwinder modules.
3. Specialized Role Template
If you need a specialized Purchase Manager / Technical Buyer for this exact category:
- Target Experience: Procurement expertise in Non-Woven Converting, Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP), or Medical Disposable Manufacturing.
- Core Skills: Vendor auditing for roll goods, technical negotiation on GSM/MOQs, chemical MSDS/FDA compliance tracking, and material yield calculation per unit.
- Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP): Acrylic acid-based sodium polyacrylate granules that turn liquid into a gel.
- Acquisition & Distribution Layer (ADL): A sub-layer non-woven sheet placed directly beneath the top sheet to rapidly spread liquid across the length of the core.
- SAP Paper / Airlaid Paper: Thin sheets used in ultra-thin sanitary napkins or panty liners instead of bulk fluff pulp.
Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Perks:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund