With rising living standards, consumers are paying more attention to product value and experience rather than just price. Diapers, as an everyday necessity, rely on the quality of their core materials: super absorbent polymer (SAP), non-woven fabric, and breathable film. Many mothers may have seen these names on the packaging but are unaware of their specific functions. Below, we briefly explain the functions of these three materials.
SAP has high water absorption and retention capabilities, absorbing dozens of times its own weight in water. It can form a gel within seconds, and the gel volume can expand dozens of times, locking in liquid and preventing leakage, keeping the inside of the diaper dry.
Mainly used in the topsheet of diapers, it directly contacts the baby's skin. The most commonly used types are airthrough non-woven fabric and spunbond non-woven fabric, with airthrough non-woven fabric offering better performance. It is breathable, waterproof, soft, lightweight, non-toxic, and non-irritating, reducing skin irritation and helping to quickly transfer liquid to the inner absorbent material.
Usually located on the backsheet of the diaper, it has water-repellent and breathable functions. Polyolefin breathable film is made by adding inert fillers to a PE or PP carrier, followed by film formation and stretching. During the film formation process, high-ratio stretching creates pores, giving it breathability and moisture-wicking properties. Its microporous structure prevents liquid leakage while allowing moisture to escape, helping to maintain skin comfort and reduce stuffiness.
These three materials work together to ensure the performance of the diaper in terms of absorption, contact comfort, and breathability and leak prevention, meeting consumers' demands for product quality and user experience.

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