Wet wipes are produced as with nonwoven spun-lace fabric where fibers are intermingled with hydro entanglement through very high pressure of water . They are moistened with water or other liquids like isopropyl alcohol depending on the applications. The paper might be treated with softeners, lotions or added perfume to adjust the properties or “feeling”. Preservatives are used to prevent bacterial or fungal growth in the package. The finished wet wipes are folded and put in pocket size package.
Baby wipes
Baby wipes are Wet Wipes used to cleanse the sensitive skin of infants. These are saturated with solutions anywhere from gentle cleansing ingredients to alcohol based ‘cleaners’. Baby wipes are typically different pack counts (ranging up to 80 or more sheets per pack), and come with dispensing mechanisms.
Many green-minded parents, or those looking to save extra money, use washable baby wipes, typically small squares of material (cotton, bamboo or fleece) that can be pre-soaked ready to use, or wet as required. Because they don’t contain chemicals or artificial fragrances like most disposable wipes, they are gentle on the skin. They are often reported to be more effective at removing solids from the skin because of their textured nature.
Personal hygiene
Wet wipes began to be marketed as a luxury option to toilet paper. Many adults now use wet wipes in place of toilet paper.
Wet wipes have also found a use among visitors to outdoor music festivals, particularly those who camp, as an alternative to communal showers. The wet wipes are a preferable option to the communal facilities for which there are long queues.
Cleansing pads
Cleansing pads are fiber sponges which have been previously soaked with water, alcohol and other active ingredients for a specific intended use. They are ready to use hygiene products and they are simple and convenient solutions to dispose of dirt or other undesirable elements.
There are different type of cleansing pads offered by the beauty industry: make-up removing pads, anti-spot treatments and anti-acne pads.
Industrial wipes
Pre-impregnated industrial-strength cleaning wipes with powerful cleaning fluid that cuts through the dirt as the high performance fabric absorbs the residue Industrial wipes has the ability to clean a vast range of though substances from hands, tools and surfaces, including: grime, grease, oil- & water-based paints & coatings, adhesives, silicone & acrylic sealants, poly foam, epoxy, oil, tar and more.
Pet care
Today one can find even wet wipes for pet care, for example eye, ear, for dogs, cats, horses, and birds.
Healthcare
Medical Wipes are available for various applications. These include alcohol wet wipes, chlorhexidine wipes (for disinfection of surfaces and noninvasive medical devices) and sporicidal wipes. Medical wipes can be used to prevent the spread of pathogens such as the Norovirus and Clostridium Difficile.
