{"id":6647,"date":"2024-06-07T10:57:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T03:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wet-wipes-material\/"},"modified":"2024-07-25T03:45:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T20:45:10","slug":"wet-wipes-material","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wet-wipes-material\/","title":{"rendered":"Wet wipes material: Common raw materials and ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wet-wipes-material\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Wet wipes material <\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the priority we usually see on the label when buying, especially for babies. Although there are many types of wet wipes made from different materials on the market, it isn&#8217;t still being determined that all of those materials are safe for health when used. Therefore, the following article has summarized the primary materials in wet wipes, and some of them shouldn&#8217;t be used to ensure safety for the health of you and your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more: 10 <a href=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/premium-wet-wipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Wet Wipes<\/a> With Good Price for Baby &amp; Adult Health<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>1. What raw materials are wet wipes made of?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wet wipes are widely used in daily life such as baby hygiene, cleaning objects, makeup removal,&#8230; But few people know clearly what materials and ingredients are actually made up of wet wipes. Therefore, we have compiled all the information below, let\u2019s explore:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spunlace nonwoven fabric: This fabric is usually chemically, mechanically, thermally, or solvent treated. It is mainly manufactured from 3 types of fibers, which are synthetic plastic fibers (polyester\/polypropylene fibers), natural fibers (cotton\/hemp yarn,&#8230;), and man-made fiber (viscose\/ rayon fibers).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients: a mixture of ingredients such as water, preservatives, surfactants, fragrance, and pH adjusters. They are combined together to form specific properties: baby wet wipes, makeup remover wet wipes, and disinfecting wet wipes,&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laminated Packaging Foil: it is usually laminated by two or three materials such as PET, PE, OPP, BOPP, CPP,&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resealable stickers: self-adhesive stickers are used to open and close for multiple wet wipe uses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic Lid\/Cap: is used to protect wet wipes from water loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cap label: to display brand and product information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot melt glue: glue the lid cover on wet wipes pouches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14301\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14301\" title=\"wet wipes material\" src=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wet-wipes-material-4.png\" alt=\"wet wipes material\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wet wipes are made up from various materials<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>Discover now: <a href=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wet-facial-tissues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wet facial tissues<\/a> | Benefits &amp; Tips to choose the right one for skin<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>2. What is the price of each raw material?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw materials used to manufacture wet wipes can vary in price depending on the suppliers and the needed quantity. However, below is a list of typical prices for <\/span><b>wet wipes materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-woven fabric for wet wipes costs around $1.4\/kg ~ $4\/kg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wet wipes wrapper is priced from $3\/kg to $4.5\/kg, sometimes even $4.8\/kg\u00a0 ~ $5\/kg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wet wipes ingredients are sold mainly in the form of a ready-made concentrate, which customers can buy to mix with purified water during the production of wet wipes. It can cost around $6\/kg sometimes up to $15\/kg.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A resealable sticker or lid label for wet wipes can range from $0.003\/piece to $0.013\/piece depending on size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flip caps for wet wipes can range from $0.018\/piece to $0.045\/pc depending on size and weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot melt glue usually costs from 3.8$\/kg to 5.8$\/kg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14303\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14303\" title=\"wet wipes material\" src=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wet-wipes-material-5.png\" alt=\"wet wipes material\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Price of wet wipes material can be different depend on suppliers and quantity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to know the exact price of <\/span><b>wet wipes materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to calculate the cost of a unit of wet wipes, contact DHTI immediately for more details through the information below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find out more: <a href=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wet-wipes-manufacturing-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wet wipes manufacturing cost<\/a> | Price of each machine<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>3. What&#8217;s the most commonly used Spunlace nonwoven blend ratio for wet wipes in the market?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mixing ratio of nonwovens depends on the intended use of the wet wipes, the purchasing power of consumers, and the market penetration of the product. Below, we&#8217;ve put together some recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For baby wet wipes is 20% viscose + 80% polyester or 30% viscose + 70% polyester.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sanitary wet wipes\/disinfection wet wipes is 20% viscose + 80% polyester.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For makeup remover wet wipes is 30% viscose + 70% polyester.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14307\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14307\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14307\" title=\"wet wipes material\" src=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wet-wipes-material-7.png\" alt=\"wet wipes material\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spunlace nonwoven blend ratio depends on intended use of wet wipes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>Learn more about: <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Private label wipes manufacturer \u2013 \u201cMake your own wet wipes\u201d solution&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12544,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=VLOOKUP(R[0]C[-3];'Th\u1ed1ng k\u00ea content - TA'!C[-4]:C[-2];3;0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/private-label-wipes-manufacturer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private label wipes manufacturer<\/a> \u2013 \u201cMake your own wet wipes\u201d solution<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>4. What are the most wet wipes ingredients?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>4.1. Water<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water is the main ingredient in wet wipes accounting for more than 90% with the main function of dissolving other ingredients, keeping moisture and assisting in cleaning. The water in the wet wipes must be pure water, which has been free of impurities and harmful bacteria. Currently, manufacturers often use modern filtration technologies to filter out impurities, metals, bacteria such as RO (reverse osmosis), EDI (Electrodeionization),&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14311\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14311\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14311\" title=\"wet wipes material\" src=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wet-wipes-material-9.png\" alt=\"wet wipes material\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Water in wet wipes must be pure, free of impurities and harmful bacterias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>4.2. Preservatives<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major <\/span><b>wet wipes material<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is preservatives, which are added to prevent and remove dirt fungi and harmful microorganisms, thereby extending shelf life and quality. However, not all preservatives are safe and non-toxic. Many studies show that some preservatives can be harmful to health and irritate the skin, especially the sensitive skin of babies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, customers need to be aware to avoid buying wet wipes containing harmful preservatives. At the same time, wet wipe manufacturers need to be extra vigilant in choosing mild preservatives that can reduce sensitivity or potential irritation on human skin while preventing product contamination.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14295\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14295\" title=\"wet wipes material\" src=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wet-wipes-material-1.png\" alt=\"wet wipes material\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s better to use wet wipes which don\u2019t contain preservatives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a list of preservatives approved for use by the European Union (EU). Manufacturers can refer to the selection of preservatives used in wet wipes to ensure their safety:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium Benzoate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phenoxyethanol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1.3-Diol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chlorphenesin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzalkonium chloride<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some preservatives are still controversial about their antibacterial effects and their safety to human health, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methylisothiazolinone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paraben<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wet-wipes-production\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wet wipes production<\/a>: 6 steps Complete Wet Wipes of DHTI<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>4.3. Surfactants<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surfactants are molecules in the formulation with a cleansing effect. The role of surfactants is to lower the surface tension of water and make it easier to remove dirt or grease from the skin. However, if the concentration of surfactant is too high &#8211; exceeding 1%, it can be dangerous to the skin. Here are some common surfactants used in wet wipes<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coco-glucoside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PEG-40 . Hydrogenated Castor Oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polysorbate 20<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14299\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14299\" title=\"wet wipes material\" src=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wet-wipes-material-3.png\" alt=\"wet wipes material\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s advisable to use wet wipes containing non-ionic surfactants without damaging liquids on the skin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>4.4. PH adjusters<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PH adjusters are used in wet wipes to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. The PH level is between 4.5 &#8211; 5.5 which is close to healthy skin. Commonly used PH adjusters include Citric Acid or Sodium Citrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14305\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14305\" title=\"wet wipes material\" src=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wet-wipes-material-6.png\" alt=\"wet wipes material\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PH adjusters should be in safe range to both prevent bacterias and be benign to the skin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>4.5. Humectants<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humectants are usually used such as propylene glycol and glycerine to moisturize the skin. Humectants are commonly found in skin care products such as makeup removers, hand wipes, or baby wet wipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14309\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14309\" title=\"wet wipes material\" src=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wet-wipes-material-8.png\" alt=\"wet wipes material\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Humectants work as moisturizer help smoothen the skin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>See more: <a href=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/alcohol-wet-tissue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alcohol wet tissue<\/a> \u2013 Best rated antibacterial wipe &amp; All you need to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>4.6. Fragrance<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fragrances are added in order to make a pleasant scent. They can also help remove body odor or mask the unwanted scent of other ingredients. However, fragrance is also considered an allergen so fragrance-free wet wipes have become popular with consumers in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14297\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14297\" title=\"wet wipes material\" src=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wet-wipes-material-2.png\" alt=\"wet wipes material\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using fragrance-free wet wipes to avoid irritating the skin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fragrances are extracted from safe ingredients that can be added including Aloe Vera, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Chamomilla Recutita and Vitamin E derivatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully through the above article you have learned more information about <\/span><\/i><b><i>wet wipes material<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as the ingredients that should be avoided when buying wet wipes to ensure safety when using, especially for babies. If you have any further questions, please contact us for advice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/can-wet-wipes-cause-uti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can wet wipes cause UTI? Everything you need to know<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/are-wet-wipes-flammable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are wet wipes flammable? The truth behind<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wet wipes material is the priority we usually see on the label when buying, especially for babies. Although there are many types of wet wipes made from different materials on the market, it isn&#8217;t still being determined that all of those materials are safe for health when used. Therefore, the following article has summarized the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6667,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[83],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6647"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6647\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6666,"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6647\/revisions\/6666"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dhti.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}