Wet wipes classification & process introduction

Classification of wet wipes

1. Classification by use

(1). Baby wipes

• Features:

Baby wipes are mainly used to clean baby’s skin, especially to clean baby’s buttocks when changing diapers. Its formula is very gentle and usually does not contain alcohol and other irritating ingredients to avoid damage to baby’s delicate skin, they are usually alcohol-free and fragrance-free, gentle and non-irritating, and can effectively remove urine and feces residues.

• Examples:

1. Buttocks wipes: used to cl                                                                                                                                                                          ean baby’s buttocks, usually contain moisturizing ingredients to help prevent diaper rash.
2. Hand and mouth wipes: used to clean baby’s hands and mouth, the ingredients are more gentle and do not contain harmful chemicals.

(2). Personal care wipes: (facial wet wipes & medical wet wipes for patient)

• Features: Personal care wipes are used for adult hands, face and body cleaning, usually with refreshing, moisturizing and sterilizing functions.
• Examples:

1. Wet toilet paper: replaces traditional dry toilet paper, provides better cleaning effect, and is gentle and non-irritating.
2. Private care wipes: used for cleaning women’s private parts, usually contains mild cleansers and moisturizing ingredients, suitable for daily care.
3. Makeup remover wipes: used to clean facial makeup, contains makeup remover ingredients, can effectively remove makeup residues.

(3). Household cleaning wipes

• Features: Household cleaning wipes are mainly used to clean various surfaces in the home, such as furniture, kitchen countertops, bathroom tiles, etc. They usually contain detergents that can effectively remove stains, grease and bacteria.
• Examples:

1. Kitchen cleaning wipes: Designed for kitchens, they can remove oil stains and food residues, and also contain disinfecting ingredients.
2. Bathroom cleaning wipes: Used to clean bathroom surfaces, remove scale and soap residue, and have disinfecting functions.

(4). Disinfectant wipes

• Features: Disinfectant wipes contain disinfecting ingredients that can kill bacteria and viruses on the surface. They are widely used for disinfection protection in hospitals, public places and homes.
• Examples:

1. Hand disinfectant wipes: Used for hand disinfection, convenient and fast, suitable for use outside.
2. Surface disinfectant wipes: Used to clean and disinfect hard surfaces, such as desktops, door handles, mobile phones, etc.

(5). Industrial wipes

• Features: Industrial wipes are used for cleaning industrial equipment and machinery. They usually have strong cleaning ability and can remove oil, grease and heavy dirt. These wipes are usually thicker and more durable than household cleaning wipes.
• Examples:

1. Oil cleaning wipes: used to clean oil and grease on industrial equipment, containing strong decontamination ingredients.
2. Heavy dirt cleaning wipes: used to remove stubborn stains and oil stains on industrial sites, usually with strong dissolving power and wiping power.

 

2. Classification by material

(1). Non-woven cloth wipes

• Features: Non-woven wipes are mainly made of non-woven fabrics, with good softness and water absorption. The production process of non-woven fabrics can be hot pressing, air-laid, spunlace, etc. The specific choice depends on the use requirements of the wipes.
• Examples:

1. Spunlace non-woven wipes: commonly used in baby wipes and personal care wipes, with good softness and water absorption.
2. Hot pressed non-woven wipes: commonly used in household cleaning wipes and industrial wipes, with high strength and durability.

(2). Flushable wet wipes (virgin wood pulp material)

• Features: Flushable wet wipes are mainly made of virgin wood pulp, with good biodegradability and flushability. This type of wet wipes can be thrown directly into the toilet after use without clogging the sewer.
• Examples:

1. Flushable wet toilet paper: used to replace traditional toilet paper, easy to use and environmentally friendly.
2. Flushable private wipes: used to clean women’s private parts, gentle and environmentally friendly, suitable for home use.

Production process and flow

The production process of wet wipes can be roughly divided into the following steps:

1. Material preparation

– The main raw materials include non-woven fabrics, purified water, moisturizers, fragrances, preservatives, etc.

– The selection of non-woven fabrics should be determined according to the purpose of the wet wipes. Wet wipes for different purposes have different requirements for the softness, thickness, water absorption, etc. of non-woven fabrics.

2. Solution preparation

– Prepare the corresponding solution according to the type and purpose of the wet wipes.

– The composition ratio of the solution should be strictly controlled during the preparation process to ensure its safety and effectiveness.

3. Immersion process

– The non-woven fabric is immersed in the prepared solution through the impregnation device.

– The impregnation process should ensure that the non-woven fabric absorbs the solution evenly to achieve the best use effect.

4. Cutting and folding

– The impregnated non-woven fabric is cut into appropriate sizes by a cutting machine.

– The cut non-woven fabric is then folded into a certain shape by a folding machine for subsequent packaging.

5. Packaging

– The folded wet wipes are packaged by an automated packaging machine, for more information about the machines that appear in the production process, please check out our explanation in another blog (How to manufacture wet wipe in Huihao?).

– The packaging methods include single-piece packaging, multi-piece packaging and canned packaging.

– During the packaging process, the sealing must be ensured to prevent the wet wipes from drying out and becoming ineffective.

6. Inspection and quality control

– The packaged wet wipes must undergo strict quality inspection to ensure that the products meet the standards.

– The inspection content includes appearance, size, wetness, pH value, microbial indicators, etc.

7. Storage and transportation

– Qualified wet wipes products must be stored in a dry and cool environment, avoiding high temperatures and direct sunlight.

– During transportation, pay attention to moisture and sun protection to ensure that the products are not damaged during transportation.