Sustainable fibres put to the test

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Close-up of a microscope with a disinfectant wipe under the lens Close-up of a microscope with a disinfectant wipe under the lens
3/12/2025

Cellulose-based disinfectant wipes: same same, but different

Cover page of the whitepaper "Sustainable fibres put to the test"

With up to 1,800 tonnes per year in Germany alone, disinfectant wipes also contribute to the waste generated by hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Therefore, switching to sustainable alternatives is inevitable, even for something as inconspicuous as a disposable wipe. But not every modern, sustainable wipe fibre meets the high standards.

The HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER has tested various wipe fibres in detail and compared the following properties:

  • distribution of the liquid
  • interaction of fibre and chemistry
  • tensile strength
  • fibre residue on the surface

Read our free whitepaperSustainable fibres put to the testto find out what the research has disclosed and what the differences between the various types of fibre are.

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