Merkas Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. is one of Hassan Group s latest investments. Having begun production in 2011, the company uses the through-air bonding process to manufacture high loft nonwovens to be used as Acquisition Distribution Layer (Surge Layer) and top sheets in the production of baby diapers, sanitary napkins and adult incontinence products. The group s history can be traced back to nonwoven cotton wadding production in the 1930s. The Hassan Group entered the hygiene industry in 1992 when it began manufacturing household use nonwoven cleaning cloths. In 1995, it expanded its production to include carded and thermal-bonded nonwovens; the softness and performance of which are especially important in the production of baby diapers, sanitary napkins and adult incontinence products. In 2007, the group began manufacturing breathable and non-breathable nonwoven laminated films for the hygiene and medical industries. In 2010, Hassan Group invested in spunbond nonwoven technologies, thus establishing Turkey s first integrated spunbond, film and lamination facilities. In 2011, Hassan Group strengthened and diversified its place in the hygiene industry by introducing the Hygenius brand high loft nonwovens along with its through-air bonded soft top sheet manufacturing capabilities; another first inTurkey. With state of the art technology and a high level of experience, Hygenius nonwovens provide the best volume and fiber structure to assure outstanding fluid management for excellent dryness. Hygenius products can be delivered in pancake, spool or step winded rolls in various fiber structures, basis weights and colors to fulfill the diverse needs of its customers. Hygenius brand nonwovens are formed by carding and air-through bonding of special fibers. This carefully chosen specific fiber blend , turns into a high loft nonwoven web with the advanced technology and experience of Merkas Inc. The products voluminous and 3-D structure, increases the absorption and fluid distribution performances of baby diapers, sanitary napkins and adult incontinence diapers, enabling them to function over entire surface in co-operation with other top and sub-layers. This special structure also acts as a barrier that prevents fluids from flowing back to the surface and perform for a dry, clean and a healthy skin. The products are slitted and rewinded according to customer specifications either in pancake or spool form.