Flushable Nonwoven Wipes Manufacturer

Weston flushable nonwoven wipes are developed for applications where a wipe needs to maintain sufficient integrity during handling while dispersing under specified water and mechanical conditions.

The supplied production-lot test report demonstrates measurable performance in basis weight, thickness, liquid absorbency, dry tensile strength, wet tensile strength and dispersibility.

Key Property	Tested Result
Basic Weight	51.5 g/m²
Thickness	0.47 mm
Liquid Absorbency	912.7%
Brightness	93.5%
Dry Tensile Strength - MD	25.6 N/5 cm
Dry Tensile Strength - CD	11.4 N/5 cm
Wet Tensile Strength - MD	7.4 N/5 cm
Wet Tensile Strength - CD	4.5 N/5 cm
Dispersibility	92.7%

Test data note: The values above are from the supplied COA for production lot 20191029 and represent lot-range average values. Current production specifications and test results should be confirmed for each product order.

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What Are Flushable Nonwoven Wipes?

Flushable nonwoven wipes are nonwoven wipes designed to provide adequate performance during use while allowing the material to disperse under specified water and mechanical conditions.

Unlike conventional nonwoven wipes that prioritize maximum wet strength and durability, flushable materials need to achieve a controlled balance between:

• Wet-use integrity
• Softness
• Liquid absorbency
• Fabric strength
• Water dispersibility
• Fiber separation after disposal

Weston develops flushable nonwoven materials around these performance requirements, providing a material platform for personal hygiene, bathroom hygiene and private-label wipe products.

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Cellulose-Based Nonwoven Material

Weston flushable wipe material uses a plant-based wood-pulp viscose nonwoven structure designed for applications requiring absorbency and improved water dispersibility.

The original product specification identifies the material as a wood-pulp viscose-based alternative to conventional petroleum-derived synthetic nonwovens.

Key Material Characteristics

• Plant-based cellulose fiber
• Wood-pulp viscose nonwoven construction
• Spunlace-type nonwoven structure
• High liquid absorbency
• Controlled dry and wet tensile strength
• Designed for water dispersibility
• Suitable for wipe converting
• Available for OEM and private-label development

Why Cellulose-Based Fibers?

Cellulose-based fibers can provide a useful combination of:

Softness + Absorbency + Fiber Dispersibility

This makes them suitable for developing wipe substrates where the product needs to perform effectively during use without behaving like a conventional high-strength synthetic nonwoven after disposal.

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Flushable Nonwoven Wipes Technical Data

Parameter	Specification / Result
Product Type	Flushable Nonwoven Wipes
Material	Wood-Pulp Viscose / Cellulose-Based Nonwoven
Basic Weight	51.5 g/m² tested result
Target Basis Weight	50 g/m²
Thickness	0.47 mm tested result
Target Thickness	0.49 mm
Liquid Absorbency	912.7%
Brightness	93.5%
Dry Tensile Strength MD	25.6 N/5 cm
Dry Tensile Strength CD	11.4 N/5 cm
Wet Tensile Strength MD	7.4 N/5 cm
Wet Tensile Strength CD	4.5 N/5 cm
Dispersibility	92.7%
Color	White
Embossing	Customizable according to production requirements
Sheet Size	Customizable
Roll Width	Customizable
Packaging	Customizable
OEM / ODM	Available
Private Label	Available

Note: The numerical values above are from the supplied production-lot COA. They should be presented as representative test data rather than a universal specification for every future production lot.

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Flushable Nonwoven Wipes Test Results

The supplied COA provides measurable evidence for the material's physical and performance properties.

Test Item	Test Method	Target	Result	Judgment
Basic Weight	GB/T 24218.1	50 g/m²	51.5 g/m²	Passed
Thickness	GB/T 24218.2	0.49 mm	0.47 mm	Passed
Liquid Absorbency	GB/T 24218.6	≥750%	912.7%	Passed
Brightness	FZ/T 50013	≥80	93.5	Passed
Dry Tensile Strength - MD	GB/T 24218.3	≥22 N/5 cm	25.6 N/5 cm	Passed
Dry Tensile Strength - CD	GB/T 24218.3	≥8 N/5 cm	11.4 N/5 cm	Passed
Wet Tensile Strength - MD	GB/T 24218.3	≥3.5 N/5 cm	7.4 N/5 cm	Passed
Wet Tensile Strength - CD	GB/T 24218.3	≥2.5 N/5 cm	4.5 N/5 cm	Passed
Dispersibility	FG502 Slosh Box Test	≥80%	92.7%	Passed

Test Report Information

Report Information	Details
Production Time	October 29, 2019
Report Date	October 30, 2019
Lot No. Range	20191029
Data Type	Lot-range average
Dispersibility Test	FG502
Slosh Box Speed	26 turns/min
Test Duration	15 minutes
Sieve	Ø12.5 mm

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92.7% Dispersibility Under the Specified Test Method

How Dispersible Are Weston's Flushable Nonwoven Wipes?

The supplied production-lot COA recorded a 92.7% dispersibility result against a stated target of ≥80% under the specified FG502 slosh-box test conditions.

The test used:

FG502 test method

26 turns/min

15-minute test duration

Ø12.5 mm sieve

The result indicates that the tested material met the stated dispersibility requirement for that production lot.

Why Dispersibility Matters

A flushable wipe has to behave differently during use and disposal.

During use, the material needs enough integrity to:

Remain intact during handling

Absorb liquid

Resist premature tearing

Provide a practical wiping surface

During disposal, the material needs to:

Separate or disperse under appropriate conditions

Break down more readily than conventional high-strength nonwovens

Meet the applicable performance requirements for its intended flushable application

This balance between use-phase integrity and post-use dispersibility is one of the key engineering considerations in flushable nonwoven development.

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High Liquid Absorbency for Wipe Applications

912.7% Liquid Absorbency

The supplied COA recorded 912.7% liquid absorbency, exceeding the stated target of ≥750%.

High absorbency helps the nonwoven substrate take up and retain liquid during wiping applications.

Tested Performance

Target: ≥750%

Tested Result: 912.7%

Test Method: GB/T 24218.6

This performance makes the material suitable for wipe applications where liquid uptake is an important product requirement.

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Balanced Dry and Wet Tensile Strength

Designed to Stay Intact During Use

Flushable wipes cannot simply be designed to disperse as quickly as possible. They also need sufficient strength for converting, packaging, handling and end use.

The supplied production lot recorded:

Dry Tensile Strength

Direction	Result
MD	25.6 N/5 cm
CD	11.4 N/5 cm

Wet Tensile Strength

Direction	Result
MD	7.4 N/5 cm
CD	4.5 N/5 cm

The results demonstrate that the tested material maintained measurable tensile strength in both dry and wet conditions while also meeting the stated dispersibility requirement.

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Are All Nonwoven Wipes Flushable?

No. A nonwoven wipe is not automatically flushable.

Flushability depends on factors such as:

Fiber composition

Fabric structure

Basis weight

Wet strength

Dispersibility

Sheet construction

Finished wipe design

Applicable testing requirements

Conventional nonwoven wipes are often designed to maximize wet strength and durability. Flushable nonwoven wipes require a different performance balance.

Flushable vs Conventional Nonwoven Wipes

Property	Flushable Nonwoven Wipes	Conventional Nonwoven Wipes
Primary Design	Hygiene + dispersibility	Durability + wiping performance
Water Dispersibility	Key performance requirement	Usually not a primary requirement
Wet Strength	Controlled according to application	Often maximized
Absorbency	Important	Important
Fiber Structure	Designed for dispersibility	Designed for stability
Typical Applications	Personal / bathroom hygiene	Baby, industrial, cleaning, medical and other applications
Disposal Method	Product-specific	Generally not designed for flushing

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Flushable Wipes vs Baby Wipes vs Feminine Wipes

Different wipe categories are engineered for different end-use requirements.

Product Type	Main Purpose	Key Material Consideration	Flushability
Flushable Nonwoven Wipes	Bathroom / personal hygiene	Dispersibility + absorbency + controlled strength	Designed for applicable flushable applications
Baby Wipes	Baby skin cleansing	Softness + skin compatibility	Generally not designed for flushing
Feminine Wipes	Intimate hygiene	Softness + product-specific formulation	Product-specific
Industrial Wipes	Oil, dirt and contaminant removal	Strength + absorbency	Generally not designed for flushing
Cleanroom Wipes	Controlled-environment cleaning	Low particle / low lint performance	Generally not designed for flushing

The intended disposal method should always be determined by the finished product specification and applicable testing.

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Applications

Personal Hygiene

Suitable as a substrate for personal cleansing wipes where softness, absorbency and dispersibility are required.

Bathroom Hygiene

Designed for wipe formats intended for bathroom and toilet hygiene applications where applicable flushability requirements are met.

Private Label Wipes

Suitable for brands developing customized flushable personal-care wipe products under their own brand.

Contract Converting

The nonwoven material can be supplied for professional wipe converters developing customized finished products.

Portable Hygiene Products

The material can be converted into compact wipe formats for travel and portable personal hygiene applications.

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OEM & ODM Flushable Nonwoven Wipes

Customized Solutions for B2B Buyers

As a Flushable Nonwoven Wipes Manufacturer, Weston supports customers who require customized material or finished wipe solutions rather than standard retail products.

Available Customization Options

Material

Fiber composition

Basis weight

Fabric structure

Embossing

Product

Sheet size

Roll width

Roll length

Perforation

Folding format

Packaging

Individual packaging

Retail packaging

Bulk packaging

Custom labeling

Private-label packaging

Commercial

OEM

ODM

Private Label

Wholesale supply

Customized production

Custom specifications should be confirmed with Weston according to the intended application, production capability and target market requirements.

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Why Choose Weston as Your Flushable Nonwoven Wipes Manufacturer?

Nonwoven Manufacturing Expertise

Weston focuses on nonwoven materials and wipe manufacturing, allowing customers to discuss the substrate and finished product together rather than sourcing material and converting separately.

Performance-Based Development

Flushable wipe development can be evaluated around measurable properties such as:

Basis weight

Thickness

Absorbency

Dry tensile strength

Wet tensile strength

Dispersibility

OEM & Private Label Support

Weston can support customized wipe programs for distributors, converters and brands requiring their own product specifications and packaging.

Material-to-Product Development

Instead of treating the finished wipe as an isolated product, Weston can work from the nonwoven substrate through converting and packaging requirements.

B2B Manufacturing

The product is positioned for professional buyers seeking a Flushable Wipes Manufacturer, Flushable Nonwoven Wipes Supplier or customized nonwoven solution.

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Quality Control & Testing

What Does Weston Test?

The supplied COA demonstrates testing across several important nonwoven properties:

Basis Weight

Controls fabric weight and material consistency.

Thickness

Provides information about fabric caliper and material structure.

Absorbency

Measures the liquid uptake capability of the nonwoven.

Brightness

Provides a measured whiteness/brightness value for the tested material.

Dry Tensile Strength

Evaluates material strength before exposure to liquid.

Wet Tensile Strength

Evaluates the strength retained after wetting.

Dispersibility

Evaluates the material's ability to disperse under the specified test conditions.

This multi-property approach is important because a flushable wipe cannot be evaluated by dispersibility alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all nonwoven wipes flushable?

No. Conventional nonwoven wipes are not automatically flushable. Flushability depends on the fiber composition, fabric construction, dispersibility and applicable testing.

Can Weston customize flushable nonwoven wipes?

Yes. Weston can discuss customized basis weight, dimensions, fabric structure, embossing, packaging and other OEM/ODM requirements according to production capability.

Does Weston offer private-label flushable wipes?

Yes. Private-label solutions can be developed for B2B brands, distributors and converters subject to product specifications and order requirements.

Can I request a sample?

Yes. Buyers can contact Weston with their required material, dimensions, application, packaging and target market to discuss sample development.

Can I request the latest test report?

Yes. For current purchasing projects, buyers should request the latest available COA and applicable product test documentation from Weston.