Birmingham-based materials technology company Aquapak has unveiled a dissolvable nonwoven wipe designed to combat the environmental harm caused by traditional plastic-based hygiene products. Developed using its proprietary Hydropol polymer, this innovative material offers a non-toxic, water-soluble alternative for products such as wet wipes, sanitary pads, makeup removers, and industrial-grade wipes.
The new Hydropol-based material dissolves completely in domestic wastewater systems, eliminating the risk of microplastics, sewer blockages, and the formation of fatbergs, which are commonly caused by conventional wet wipes. Unlike standard materials that can fragment and bind with fats, oils and greases in pipes, Hydropol fibres swell, break down, and biodegrade safely, leaving no harmful residue.
Aquapak’s solution directly addresses the mounting waste issue within the hygiene sector, which faces increasing scrutiny over the use of plastic components in single-use products. The company’s latest development provides a pathway for brands to move away from plastic while maintaining the performance required in high-demand hygiene applications.
A Material Shift in Disposable Hygiene
Aquapak’s Hydropol is already attracting attention from across the industry for its sustainable and high-performance characteristics. As featured in this article, the company is setting a new standard for plastic-free hygiene solutions.
Key Benefits of Aquapak’s Dissolvable Wipe Innovation
Eliminates microplastics: Fully dissolves in water without breaking into harmful fragments
Flush-safe and non-toxic: Reduces sewer blockages and environmental harm
Versatile and scalable: Applicable to a wide range of hygiene and personal care products
Environmentally compliant: Designed to meet growing regulatory and consumer demands for sustainability
Aquapak’s latest development signals a transformative shift in the hygiene and personal care sector, demonstrating that performance and sustainability can coexist and that plastic no longer needs to be the default in disposable products.
