RKW Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of polyolefin-based film solutions, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company develops high-performance films that improve everyday life and serve a wide range of markets, including hygiene, agriculture, food and beverage packaging, powdery goods and industrial applications.
Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, RKW is an independent, family-owned company with around 2,700 employees across 16 locations worldwide.
With premium backsheet solutions, RKW serves global customers in baby care, femcare, adult incontinence and medical applications. With over 45 years of experience, RKW is recognized as a leading expert in sustainable, safe and comfortable backsheet films for baby diapers, feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products.
RKW’s hygiene portfolio includes breathable and non‑breathable films, pouch films, elastic films, nonwovens, laminates and closure system components—designed for the highest performance, comfort and efficiency.
Innovation that reduces material, emissions and complexity
RKW specializes in ultra‑thin films and adhesive‑free laminates that deliver the same strength and processability with significantly less material. Its patented thermal lamination technology enables breathable and non‑breathable textile backsheets that are up to 40% thinner, reduce raw material consumption, improve logistics efficiency and lower CO₂ emissions.
Lightweight textile backsheets combining soft nonwovens with ultra‑thin films result in a smooth, comfortable feel while being optimized for high‑speed production. Longer running lengths per roll, fewer changeovers and more material per truckload translate into higher manufacturing efficiency—while brands benefit from superior comfort and sustainability performance.
Beyond backsheets, RKW drives innovation across diaper components, including elastic films, adhesive‑free laminated nonwovens for back ears and landing zones—ensuring superior comfort, secure fit and reliable performance. In feminine hygiene, RKW’s lightweight siliconized release films replace traditional release paper, delivering a significantly improved CO₂ footprint and a smarter, more sustainable solution.
