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Brands have responded to prolonged wear and safety concerns, and need to consider the demands of key demographics, like teens, to further engage. Ziyu Tian, OTC & Personal Care Research…
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A Year of Innovation in Absorbent Hygiene 2026
"Brands have responded to prolonged wear and safety concerns, and need to consider the demands of key demographics, like teens, to further engage."
Ziyu Tian, OTC & Personal Care Research Analyst
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What we have seen
Our pick of the most innovative launches in this review
Other innovative launches
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (EMEA)
Europe: support upcoming period care users
Innovate teen-specific personal care for Gen Alpha
Pads are well-positioned to support teen audience
Graph 1: pad and tampon launches, by sub-category, 2021-25
Highlight the target audience on pack
Brand innovation: Natracare
Europe: improve transparency to relieve safety concerns
Address the risk of exposure to harmful chemicals
Toxins free claims are trending back up
Plant-based innovations stand out
Brand renovation: Grace & Green
The Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Grocer retailers continue recycling commitments
ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)
Asia: longevity needs pave the way for format innovations
Prolonged protection secures multiple use occasions
Asia: sensorial period care can open up new innovation space
Increasing temperature calls for climate adaptive solutions
Sensorial launches have more room for growth
Graph 3: pad and tampon launches featuring sensorial* claims in description, 2021-25
Cooling launches to cater to seasonal needs
Brand renovation: Sofy Chojyukusui
Australia & New Zealand
Trust in dermatological evidence indicates premiumisation
THE AMERICAS
North America: prove value proposition amid economic pressure
Support the stocking up needs of consumers
Mass market launches will garner more audience
Graph 4: absorbent hygiene launches, by price groups, 2021-25
Multipack to cater to different flow within a cycle
Brand innovation: Hazel
North America: digital first for inclusive engagement
Digital approach are significant touchpoints
Digital engagement on pack increases in popularity
Graph 5: absorbent hygiene launches carrying social media claim and featuring QR code, 2021-25
Designed for underrepresented niche demographics
Brand innovation: Pampers
Latin America: population change is set to bring lasting impact
Launch activities reflect an aging society
Graph 6: absorbent hygiene launches, by sub-categories, 2021-25
A female focus in private label launches
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