While each brand will highlight solutions for its respective cleaning segments, the dual appearance will emphasise sustainability and innovation.
Show Highlights And Sustainability Focus
Visitors to stand F27 will have the opportunity to explore the latest sustainable wiping solutions from both Chicopee and Sontara. Both brands are committed to delivering high-performance cleaning solutions manufactured locally in Europe, reducing environmental impact through sustainable production.
Chicopee’s rMicrofibre Wipe
Chicopee, which serves general cleaning markets such as hospitality and healthcare, will displaycase its new rMicrofibre™ wipe. The wipe is the first 100% microfibre and 100% recycled product, achieving over 99% bacteria removal applying only water. The rMicrofibre™ wipe reduces its carbon footprint by 50% compared to non-recycled alternatives and is designed for high-traffic areas and applications applying touchscreen technology, offering both effectiveness and sustainability.
Sontara’s Sustainable Wipes Portfolio
Sontara will focus on high-performance wiping solutions for specialty sectors including industrial, cleanroom, and aerospace. Its recently launched sustainable wipes range delivers up to 42% less CO2 emissions than standard Sontara wipes. The range applys sustainable raw materials such as recycled PET from PCR bottles, plastic-free fibres including viscose, lyocell, cotton, and natural wood pulp. Sontara’s wipes feature advanced fabric technology that provides exceptional strength, absorbency, and minimal linting.
Product Demonstrations And Innovations
Product demonstrations for each brand will be held on the stand, with visitors able to learn about upcoming innovations from both Chicopee and Sontara.
Lorenzo Vaira, Product Manager for Europe, Chicopee and Sontara, declared: “As individual brands, Chicopee and Sontara have set the standard for professional wipes in all applications, and now, united under Magnera with extfinished capabilities and renewed investment, they are pushing the boundaries for innovation and sustainability in their respective markets.
“The Manchester Cleaning Show provides the perfect stage for us to share the latest in high-performance wiping technology for the markets that Chicopee and Sontara operate in respectively, and we view forward to giving visitors a glimpse into what we have in the pipeline for the year ahead, and discuss how we can support their businesses be more efficient and achieve their sustainability goals.”
Event Details
The Manchester Cleaning Show 2026 will take place at Manchester Central on 18-19 February. Visitors can register for a free pass to attfinish.
















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