PDI’s Sani-Cloth® AF Germicidal Disposable Wipe Receives 2011 World of Wipes Innovation Award™

New product bests five other finalists in voting by attendees at fifth annual World of Wipes Conference in Atlanta, Georgia USA

CARY, NC — June 28, 2011 — Sani-Cloth® AF Germicidal Disposable Wipe, a new generation disinfectant product by Professional Disposables International, Inc., received the prestigious WOW Innovation Award presented as part of the fifth annual World of Wipes (WOW) Conference, June 14-16 at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia.

The WOW Conference, organized by INDA, the leading global Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is devoted solely to wipes, with a concentration on substrates, active ingredients, converting, packaging, market metrics, industry challenges and market opportunities. The WOW Innovation Award recognizes and rewards the industry members who bring new and value-added processes and products to the wipes market. Following presentations by the six finalists, attendees at the WOW Conference voted the Sani-Cloth® AF Germicidal Disposable Wipe as the recipient of the 2011 Award.

PDI has developed a new generation of disinfectant products with broad spectrum antimicrobial activity and short contact times to disinfect non-porous healthcare surfaces. PDI’s Sani-Cloth® AF Germicidal Wipe is the first and only alcohol-free germicidal wipe on the market that kills at least 25 bugs (including multi-drug resistant organisms) in only 3 minutes for fast patient room turnover.  This not only covers the needs of the surfaces, but is formulated to be free of alcohol, fragrance, bleach, acid, phenol, acetone and ammonia so that it is sensitive to the patients, healthcare workers, and equipment used during the disinfection process.

“We are proud to be recognized for our innovation and industry leadership, said Daniel Marsh, executive vice president, PDI Healthcare. We make infection prevention possible with the combination of our innovative products, clinical support, and education in health care and public environments."

“INDA congratulates PDI on winning this year’s WOW Innovation award,” said Phil Pitt, director of marketing, INDA. “WOW 2011 was a great success with record attendance.  The exciting new products presented by PDI and the other five finalists prove that innovation in our industry is strong and vibrant.”

The five other finalists, chosen from products nominated by the industry earlier this year, are:

• Atlantic Mills, Inc. - Innovative Instructional Packaging.  Disposable food service wiper packaging that contains an on the spot link to a product training video for any end user using the product.  When the QR code on the carton is scanned, using a QR code reader application that is downloaded to a smart phone or camera enabled tablet, a link to a training video of how to use the wiper and product benefits video comes up on that smart phone or tablet for easy viewing.
• Irish Breeze Ltd- Dermal H2O WaterWipes are made using 99.9% water and a tiny 0.1% droplet of fruit extract – and no other ingredients.  They therefore avoid the many chemical ingredients and preservatives that are in every other baby wipe, and are as pure, mild and safe as the cotton wool and water recommended by Midwives and health care professionals everywhere – but they are far more convenient.  WaterWipes are suitable for newborns because they are so pure, and they help to avoid diaper rash.  They are also 100% biodegradable.
• Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products- Neutrogena WAVE®.   Neutrogena WAVE®, a novel concept in facial cleaning, is guaranteed to leave the skin softer and smoother after just one use.  Also, it cleans up to ten times deeper than traditional cleansers to remove oil, dirt and make-up while being gentle enough for daily use. By using a spinning or vibrating motion the softly textured pads can clean deeper into pores to remove dirt, oil and make-up and leave a soft feel to the skin.
• Paper Shower- Paper Shower. A unique combination of moist and dry towelettes, each individually sealed in portable, convenient packs, Paper Shower is an affordable and effective personal hygiene solution ideal for travelers, commuters, outdoor adventurists, picnic-goers and parents who often need to wipe up messy hands and faces. The small, foldable packs drop easily into a handbag, backpack, carry-on baggage or fit perfectly into a pocket.
• Winner Industries (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.-   PurCotton Wipes for industry use are 100% unbleached cotton nonwoven. The fabric has high strength and absorbency with cloth-like feel for durability. No chemical treatments and high wet/dry strength in MD and CD, PurCotton Wipes are 100% naturally biodegradable.

The next World of Wipes Conference is scheduled for June 5-7, 2012 at the Hotel InterContinental in Chicago, Illinois.  For more information contact INDA at (919) 233-1210 or visit www.INDA.org .