Crinkley, a million thanks for sharing this article. Funny, I try to keep up with advances in all diapers, which includes Huggies. We subscribe to
The new Yorker yet I clearly missed this fascinating article, which I must say is even better when you read the PDF option on the link.
Members here who have waded through my posts about disposable construction on other sites might remember how often I mention Carlos Richer. He is the person who started the industry of manufacturing disposable diapers in Latin America. As a result he has become the go-to consultant world-wide in the baby disposable diaper industry. At his main facility in Monterey, Mexico he has a fascinating disposable diaper quality test lab.
Everyone should have the chance to meet and spend quality time with Carlos Richer. Oh yes, he always has good deals on brand new or slightly used disposable diaper making machines. I suppoded those were only used by Little Old Ladies From Pasadena to make diapers on Sundays.
So, when you finish reading the article about 2001 Huggies Ultratrim written by Malcolm Gladwell, you will adore seeing the Carlos Richer Consultants website:
Welcome To The Disposable Diaper Net
Nothing anyone wants to know about baby disposables is missing here. He even provides instructions how you can win awards at science fairs conducting your own disposable diaper comparison tests.
Just a hint to TB, would the excuse, "I am buying these diapers for my science fair project" work for you?
Another hint: to correctly test diapers you need a special mixture, not real urine, sort of salt water.
Fascinating stuff. Very educational and entertaining.