Stomp ‘N Go From Bissell Homecare Receives 2012 Visionary Award

Unique home product selected from four finalists in competition at VISION 2012 Consumer Products Conference in New Orleans

CARY, NC — January 26, 2012 — Designed to make cleaning carpet stains easy and simple, the Stomp ‘N Go Stain Lifting Pad from Bissell Homecare was named the recipient of the prestigious 2012 Visionary Award, presented at the VISION 2012 Consumer Products Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Now in its eleventh year, the Visionary Award is given to a new consumer product that utilizes nonwoven fabrics in its final form.

The Stomp ‘N Go was selected over three other finalists by the attendees at the eleventh annual VISION Conference, which was held from January 23-26 at the Hotel InterContinental in New Orleans. Celebrating its 11th consecutive year as the most important conference bringing together the worlds of consumer products and nonwovens, the VISION Consumer Products Conference, which is organized by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, attracted more than 340 attendees from around the world. The event once again focused attention on the role of nonwovens in consumer products ranging from diapers, feminine hygiene and incontinence products to home air filters, facial products, dryer

The four finalists made presentations during VISION 2012 and conference attendees voted for the recipient of the 2012 Visionary Award.

Stomp 'N Go is a stain-lifting pad that removes carpet stains with a single “stomp.” The user simply places one of the pre-moistened pads onto the spot, gives it a good stomp, and then watches as the stain begins to absorb into the pad. Stomp 'N Go pads use an oxy-based formula to lift and remove most spots and stains within 30 minutes.

“Stomp ‘N Go is truly an original product that showcases some unique applications for nonwoven fabrics in its finished form, which is the prerequisite for receiving the Visionary Award,” says Rory Holmes, President of INDA. “There were four outstanding products representing many aspects of consumer products and they were all winners by being selected as finalists in the 2012 competition.”

The other three 2012 Visionary Award finalists were:

• BandZorb Disposable Headwear Liners, from BandZorb LLC. The patent pending BandZorb Headwear Liners are self-adhesive, antimicrobial, absorbent, eco-friendly disposable bands that are sold in two sizes to fit virtually all visors, caps, hats, and helmets.
• IntelliDent Toothbrush Holder, from E4 Technologies. IntelliDent is made from an SMS nonwoven that is slit and ultrasonically welded to form a pocket for a toothbrush. Each breathable, quick drying IntelliDent shield blocks surface and airborne microbes as it wicks moisture away from brush bristles, creating a cleaner, healthier environment for the toothbrush.
• O’Cedar ProMist Disposable Floor Cleaning Pad, from Tietex International. This nonwoven composite incorporates airlaid nonwoven, spunbond nonwoven and film roll goods stitchbonded using microfiber and “scrubby” yarns. The two yarns are bonded in such a fashion that loops are created on the “A” surface and the combination of microfiber and scrubby loops provide exceptional floor cleaning performance.

The 2013 VISION Consumer Products heads to Orlando, Florida in 2013 and will be held January 29-31, 2013 at the Hilton Walt Disney Resort. INDA Website: www.inda.org

INDA is the leading global association of the nonwoven fabrics industry.  Since 1968, INDA has provided a variety of industry focused networking events to help members increase sales and market share.  INDA is the nonwoven industry’s premier source for market leading education, global forecasts, testing standards and trend reports which provides members the information and knowledge to better plan and execute their business.  Through its on-the-ground efforts in Washington DC, INDA provides members a strong voice within government on topics that affect the nonwovens industry.  For more information visit www.inda.org.