Research Spotlight: Kimberly-Clark

Research Spotlight: Kimberly-Clark

We are a 150-year-old company that has consistently brought technical innovations to market to meet essential consumer needs and deliver Better Care for a Better World. We invented fundamental product categories such as paper towels, toilet paper on a roll, facial tissue, feminine pads and toddler training pants. These are enabled by unique technical breakthroughs rooted in robust research programs around materials science, life sciences, high-speed manufacturing processes and product development.

Many of our products manage various liquids and interact with skin and surfaces. The core function of the products is enabled by highly engineered porous media, whether it is to pick up or dispense liquid, and sometimes even prevent liquid absorption. These porous media tend to be thin and change considerably during liquid absorption, and both of these elements pose significant challenges — and opportunities — to understand, design and build top-performing materials. Sustainability is at the heart of our research strategy, and we look for specific materials, compositions and manufacturing methods that minimize our environmental footprint. The above inform our research agenda.

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