Magnera's Next-Generation Liquid Barrier Solution Nominated for INDEX™26 Award

The nomination highlights Magnera's leadership in developing future-ready solutions that help healthcare providers protect patients and practitioners, without relying on legacy scrutinized chemistries.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:19pm

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Magnera, a leading supplier of advanced material solutions, announced that its Next-Generation Liquid Barrier Solution for nonwoven textiles has been nominated for the prestigious INDEX ™ 26 Award, one of the nonwoven industry's highest recognitions for innovation and contribution to global material science excellence. This nomination highlights Magnera's leadership in advancing alternatives to PFAS for protective textiles at a moment of increasing global regulatory scrutiny of PFAS and a rising demand for safer, more responsible material solutions.

Why it matters

Traditional PFAS-based repellents have come under heightened regulatory pressure due to environmental persistence and potential health concerns. Magnera's proprietary fluid barrier technology offers durable, high-performance repellency against water, oils, and other clinical fluids, while eliminating the use of intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), addressing these concerns.

The details

Magnera's Next-Generation Liquid Barrier Solution for nonwoven textiles provides durable, high-performance repellency against water, oils, and other clinical fluids, while eliminating the use of intentionally added PFAS. EDANA's jury selected Magnera's innovation for its ability to meet intense clinical demands while supporting safer, more sustainable material choices.

  • The INDEX™ Awards are presented every three years at the world's leading nonwovens exhibition in Geneva.

The players

Magnera

A leading supplier of advanced material solutions, serving 1,000+ customers worldwide and operating across 45 global production facilities with over 8,500 employees.

Paul Harmon

Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer at Magnera.

EDANA

The global voice of the nonwovens and related industries, organizer of the INDEX™ Awards.

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What they’re saying

“Being recognized among the industry's top innovators reinforces our commitment to creating advanced materials that better the world with possibilities made real.”

— Paul Harmon, Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer (Magnera)

What’s next

The INDEX™ 26 Award winners will be announced at the upcoming nonwovens exhibition in Geneva.

The takeaway

Magnera's nomination for the prestigious INDEX™ 26 Award highlights its leadership in developing innovative, PFAS-free liquid barrier solutions that address growing regulatory and sustainability concerns in the nonwovens industry, while meeting the demanding performance requirements of healthcare applications.