Belgium AALST--(US Business Wire)--Regulatory News:

Ontex Group NV (Brussels Euronext: ONTEX) today demonstrated its new technology Climaflex®. Climaflex is the core technology of next-generation baby diapers developed by Ontex engineers and Ontex's R&D team in Germany. Climaflex ensures comfort, protects the baby's skin, and ensures that even under the harshest conditions, it can be absorbed as the baby exercises heavily. Climaflex technology was first launched in six European countries/regions under Ontex's Little Big Change brand and will be promoted in retail diaper brands.

"From a technical and commercial point of view, we are excited about our new technology. We are the first retail brand manufacturer that guarantees advanced absorption even under harsh conditions-a major commitment with the leading European baby diaper A brand On a par. Annick De Poorter, Executive Vice President of Innovation and Sustainability at Ontex, said that for parents, the comfort of the baby's skin is a key purchase driver, as it is the same to avoid leaks when the baby is walking around.

Main features of Climaflex technology

Ultimate skin protection and breathability

Babies tend to sweat more than adults, but their skin is much thinner. This makes the baby's skin prone to rashes and irritation. Climaflex technology enables heat to be transferred across the entire surface of the diaper, ensuring breathability and heat regulation, and keeping the baby's skin dry.

Due to the unique dual-core design, powerful liquid lock

Diapers with Climaflex technology have a double-layer core, one of which can quickly absorb liquids, and the second layer can safely lock liquids in a very fast way even in the harshest conditions when the baby moves frequently.

The diaper channel is designed to handle the areas where baby boys and girls most need liquid absorption and distribution. Starting from the central pee point, liquid can quickly enter and distribute through the branches of the channel core, providing instant and long-lasting dryness.

When learning to walk, run, and play, freedom of movement is essential. The core of the diaper using Climaflex technology is lighter, and the bending line is clever, providing a safe and comfortable fit even in a saturated state.

90 patents in 38 countries/regions-launched across regions and categories

Ontex has more than 90 granted and pending patents to protect innovations in Climaflex, covering more than 38 countries/regions, including the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Turkey. In addition, Ontex has 12 registered designs to protect the decorative aspects claimed by Climaflex. These patents join Ontex's large and growing patent portfolio, which protects many product characteristics that enhance drying, comfort and absorption, such as the quick-drying technology SecondDRYTM and channel technology to accelerate absorption. Ontex's adult care and feminine care categories have also introduced a number of technologies, such as channel technology for adult incontinence pants.

Ontex's scale allows innovation to be launched across geographies, taking into account local product innovation and preferences. Examples of recent innovations include Ontex's intelligent incontinence solution Orizon®, quick-drying technology SecondDRY, and the successful introduction of more natural ingredients into its diapers.

Read the press release with pictures and videos. Visit ontex.com/news.

Ontex is a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions, with expertise in baby care, feminine care and adult care. Ontex's innovative products are distributed to more than 110 countries through Ontex brands such as Little Big Change, iD, Moltex, BioBaby, Pompom, CanBebe and Serenity, as well as leading retail brands.

Ontex has approximately 10,000 employees worldwide, has operations in 21 countries, and is headquartered in Aalst, Belgium. Ontex is listed on Euronext Brussels and is part of Bel Mid®. For the latest news, please visit ontex.com or follow Ontex on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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News Maarten Verbanck +32492724267 Maarten.verbanck@ontexglobal.com

Investor Philip Ludwig +32 53 333 730 philip.ludwig@ontexglobal.com

News Maarten Verbanck +32492724267 Maarten.verbanck@ontexglobal.com

Investor Philip Ludwig +32 53 333 730 philip.ludwig@ontexglobal.com