Our first episode of 2022 is a continuation in our series on sustainability. In part 2 of the series, Seif Shaarawy returns to discuss improved production practices and how they impact your environmental footprint. Then, in the 2nd half of the episode, Luke Burkholder joins Jack to discuss how article producers can reduce the weight of their hygiene products.

To close out 2021, we’re re-sharing host Jack Hughes’ favourite ‘Attached to Hygiene’ interview to date: Confidence with Christophe Morel, Bostik's Global Technical Marketing Manager.

Christophe Morel and Laurianne Libralesso are both back to speak with Jack on episode 16, but, this time, they are here to discuss sustainability in disposable hygiene. They'll both give an overview of the current state of the hygiene market when it comes to sustainability, and then dive into a, sometimes, overlooked facet of sustainability, consumer concerns and product transparency.

Adam Greenberg and Vicki Wolpoff are back for another dive into the incontinence market. On this episode, they'll focus on the needs of those suffering from incontinence, and how incontinence product producers are and are not meeting those needs.

On episode 14, Jack speaks with Adam Greenberg and Vicki Wolpoff from NorthShore Care Supply and Diane Toonen from Bostik about the incontinence market in the United States. Adam, Vicki, and Diane discuss the condition itself, before giving their perspectives and insights on the demographics of those suffering, NorthShore's experience in the market, and the challenges being faced by elderly care homes and their residents.

Seif Shaarawy and Pietro Landone are back for part 2 of our discussion on the EMEA market. On this episode, we'll dive deeper into some of the consumer trends mentioned in part 1, plus discuss the challenges both article producers and their suppliers are facing in the market.

On episode 12, Jack speaks with Seif Shaarawy and Pietro Landone about the European, Middle East, and Africa Markets. Seif and Pietro give their perspectives and insights on the EMEA market, covering demographics, incomes, birth rates, and population growth, plus current consumer preferences, before diving into more detail in pt 2.

On episode 11, Jack speaks with Nick Carter and DeeAnn Nelson from Avgol Nonwovens, and Darius Deak from Bostik. Nick, DeeAnn, and Darius use their decades of experience to make informed projections for the disposable hygiene market between now and 2035.

On episode 10, Jack speaks with Laurianne Libralesso, EMEA R&D Engineer at Bostik. Laurianne will give the audience a look at the ins and outs of odour in disposable hygiene. Their discussion includes the impact of odour on consumer preferences, how odour perception varies between countries, regions, and even individuals, and the challenges producers and suppliers face when it comes to odour.

On episode 9, Jack speaks with Morten-Rise Hansen, Business Development Director from Fibertex Personal Care, and Nicolas Leulier, EMEA R&D Director at Bostik. Morten and Nicolas will give the audience a look at the ins and outs of softness in nonwovens. Their discussion includes what components impact softness, the role culture plays in consumer perceptions of softness, and how choosing the right adhesive can support manufacturers’ softness goals.