Composition:Plant Fiber
Pattern:Plain、Embossed
Weight:50-100gsm
Max.Width:320cm
Customizable Color:White
Our flushable intimate wipes substrate is a premium plant‑fiber hydroentangled nonwoven engineered specifically for flushable personal hygiene products such as feminine wipes, adult care wipes, and daily intimate cleansing wipes. Manufactured using advanced hydroentanglement (spunlace) technology—a binder‑free process that uses high‑pressure water jets to mechanically entangle fibers—this fabric is made from 100% short natural plant fibers (wood pulp, viscose, lyocell) , with no synthetic fibers and no chemical binders.
The global flushable biodegradable nonwoven fabric market is projected to grow from USD 1.45 billion in 2024 to USD 3.28 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 9.3%. Within this, intimate hygiene wipes are one of the fastest‑growing segments, driven by rising consumer awareness of personal cleanliness and demand for sewer‑safe disposable products. By 2026, flushable wipes are expected to capture an increasing share of the spunlace nonwoven market, with EDANA GD4 certification becoming a baseline requirement for brands targeting European and North American markets.
Our flushable intimate wipes substrate is available in two pattern variants, both maintaining full EDANA GD4 flushability compliance:
🔸Plain pattern: Ultra‑smooth, uniform surface offering streak‑free, gentle cleaning—ideal for sensitive intimate areas.
🔸Embossed pattern: Softly textured surface that enhances liquid capture and provides a gentle scrubbing feel, while remaining completely biodegradable.
Our substrate complies with the EDANA/INDA 4th Edition Guidelines for Flushable Products (GD4) —the industry’s most rigorous benchmark for assessing flushability. The certification encompasses seven tests, including Slosh Box Disintegration (reduced from 180 to 60 minutes) , toilet & drainline clearance, pump tests, and aerobic/anaerobic biodegradation. True flushability requires the material to pass both physical dispersion and biological degradation criteria.
Passing GD4 is not just a marketing claim—it is a verifiable, independent validation that the product will not clog household plumbing or harm municipal wastewater systems. For intimate wipes, where consumers expect both safety and environmental responsibility, GD4 certification provides essential trust and regulatory acceptance.
The fabric is made entirely from short natural plant fibers (wood pulp, viscose, lyocell) . These fibers are renewable, biodegradable, and free from plastic. The binder‑free hydroentanglement process uses no chemical resins, fluorescent agents, or synthetic adhesives, resulting in a hypoallergenic, residue‑free material that is gentle on sensitive skin—a critical requirement for intimate hygiene applications.
Key regulatory developments in 2025–2026 make GD4 certification indispensable:
📦US WIPPES Act: Would mandate “Do Not Flush” labeling on non‑flushable wipes, creating a clear market distinction for certified flushable products.
📦EU Green Claims Directive (GCD) : Requires environmental claims to be scientifically substantiated by third‑party validation with traceable documentation.
📦Global convergence: Standards Australia, Belgian and Spanish authorities have adopted GD4 test methods into national law (e.g., Spain’s UNE 149002).
For intimate wipes manufacturers, using a GD4‑certified plant‑fiber substrate reduces regulatory risk, simplifies export compliance, and meets growing retailer requirements for certified flushable materials.
| Feature | Benefit |
| 100% Plant Fiber | No plastic, no microplastic residue, fully biodegradable |
| EDANA GD4 Certified | Verifiable flushability through 7 rigorous tests |
| Plain & Embossed Options | Choose between ultra‑smooth or gently textured surface |
| Binder‑Free Hydroentanglement | No chemical binders, fluorescent agents, or adhesives |
| High Absorbency | Rapid fluid uptake and retention for efficient cleansing |
| Short Fiber Structure | Optimized dispersibility – breaks down quickly after flushing |
| Hypoallergenic | Safe for sensitive intimate skin, residue‑free |
| 320cm Max Width | Efficient converting for high‑volume production |
✅Feminine wipes – Daily intimate cleansing, flushable and gentle.
✅Adult care wipes – Incontinence care wipes that can be flushed safely.
✅Toilet tissue – Moist flushable toilet wipes for personal hygiene.
✅Baby wipes (flushable variants) – Convenient, eco‑friendly disposal.
Produced on Industry 4.0 spunlace lines with real‑time quality monitoring, our flushable intimate wipes substrate delivers consistent basis weight, uniform absorbency, and reliable tensile strength – critical for high‑speed converting. The hydroentanglement process uses high‑pressure water jets at 80–120 bar to mechanically entangle plant fibers without chemical binders, preserving the natural fiber properties required for both softness and GD4 dispersibility.
Customization is available for grammage (50–100 GSM), pattern (plain / embossed), and roll width to meet OEM/ODM requirements for private label flushable wipes.
