These new absorbent, leakproof car seat protector pads use the same world-first washable nonwoven technology that won us the 2025 Hygienix Innovation Award and a 2026 INDEX Award (and made us the first company ever to win both) – but extend its application into the billion-dollar automotive category. 

Although the technology was originally developed for incontinence products, the car seat pads protect vehicle upholstery not only from bladder leaks, but also from liquid spills, pets, children, sweat and damp swimwear. For nonwoven suppliers, that means a new end use for their materials.

Here’s what the panel of industry experts from INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, said in their announcement: 

“Confitex Technology has cemented its reputation as the tech leader in reusable absorbent hygiene by extending the application of its transformative washable nonwoven AHPs into the automotive category. Its world-first washable nonwoven car seat protectors are independently verified to absorb and hold 24 fl oz (700 ml) inside a patented leak-resistant frame and keep performing after 30+ washes. Made from 100% nonwoven materials, they open up a new market segment for the nonwovens industry.”

Our founder and CEO, Frantisek Riha-Scott, will reveal more about this innovation at Hygienix 2026. Join him at the Hyatt Regency Houston, Texas, on Tuesday 17 November 2026 from 3.55pm CT to find out more, see the technology for yourself and vote for our innovation. The winner will be announced Thursday 19 November at 11:30am CT.

You’ll also find us at the Hygienix Innovation Award Finalists’ Booth throughout the event. To book a meeting, email us at [email protected] or visit our Contact Page. We’d love to see you there.

Find out more on the Hygienix website.