BRIDGWATER, England — Nonwovenn says it is working on PFAS free filter media made with activated carbon for ostomy pouches, responding to growing demand in the medical sector for filtration materials that support safer product design, regulatory compliance and improved sustainability.
Drawing on more than two decades of industry experience, the company’s latest development effort is designed to deliver a combination of effective odour and gas adsorption with low pressure drop, practical carbon integration and the level of documentation manufacturers increasingly need to support product approvals and risk assessments.
The timing reflects intensifying global attention on PFAS. In the European Union, regulators have progressed a wide-ranging proposal that would restrict broad PFAS groups under REACH. In the United States, ostomy pouches and related accessories are regulated as medical devices, placing accountability on manufacturers for material selection, risk management and compliance. Nonwovenn argues that adopting PFAS free filter media can help brands simplify international market access and protect future product portfolios as regulations evolve.
John Birkett, MediTech Business Director at Nonwovenn, said: “Demographic trends and regulatory changes are driving the need for next generation ostomy care technologies. We want to focus on delivering high-quality PFAS free filter media that can meet the practical and regulatory demands of modern ostomy systems.”
“Aging populations are driving greater demand for ostomy care, and we believe that reliable, discreet and comfortable pouch technology that offers effective control is incredibly important. Our customers, and the end users, are at the forefront of our minds as we continue to develop our products.”
Nonwovenn says its development programme is engineered without intentionally adding PFAS, aligning with emerging legislation while maintaining key functional requirements such as breathability and adsorption performance. The company notes that its measured performance targets reflect published gas and composition data, known odour drivers and clinical experience. Finished materials will be offered as roll goods or as cut filter inserts designed to fit common ostomy pouch formats.