Sanitary products are items designed to absorb or manage menstrual flow and maintain hygiene during menstruation. Common examples include sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and panty liners. They help individuals manage their periods comfortably and discreetly, promoting health and well-being. Additionally, some sanitary products are made with eco-friendly materials to reduce environmental impact.
SIC 2676 applies to SANITARY PAPER PRODUCTS.
Sanitary paper products companies manufacture sanitary paper products from purchased paper, such as facial tissues and handkerchiefs, table napkins, toilet paper, paper towels, disposable diapers, and sanitary napkins and tampons.
Subcategories in the sanitary paper products industry are: disposable diapers, which accounted for $3.63 billion of 2001 shipment values; sanitary tissue paper products, for $1.68 billion; and sanitary napkins and tampons, for $1.17 billion.
Sanitary paper products are usually divided into two sectors: consumer or commercial and industrial (C and I).
Most of the major companies in the sanitary paper products industry are integrated, in that they produce the raw materials for finished products, such as parent rolls of tissue at large paper mills, as well as the converted sanitary paper products.
Typically, metal sanitary ware manufacturers distributed products through independent wholesale distributors of building products.
The 1990s were marked by a series of massive mergers in the sanitary products market. The trend was started by the 1995 merger of Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Scott Paper Company.
The majority of sanitary paper products are made from pulp or paper, though a significant percentage are made using the "nonwoven" process in which natural or synthetic fibers are bonded together by cohesion, friction, or adhesion.
The twin requirements of converting massive amounts of raw materials and a highly competitive consumer marketplace have led to a high degree of concentration in the U.S. sanitary paper products industry.
Hygiene products are things you use for your personal care. These things are: Toothbrush, Deodorant, Feminine wash, sanitary napkins, etc.
The largest companies within the sanitary paper product industry are Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and The Procter and Gamble Company.
When choosing teenage sanitary products, it is important to consider factors such as absorbency level, comfort, size and fit, material, and any specific needs or preferences the teenager may have. It is also important to consider the environmental impact of the products and choose options that are sustainable and eco-friendly.