CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universa is a new, consolidated range of industrial wipers that brings together the trusted performance of the legacy Chicopee® and Sontara® brands. Developed by combining the manufacturing expertise, technologies, and product strengths of both brands, Universa is designed to simplify selection while delivering reliable performance across a wide range of industrial cleaning applications. Chicopee® and Sontara® will continue as Magnera's core wipes brands, with Universa strategically positioned to fill key gaps between the two in the industrial wipers portfolio.
Built on Chicopee's leadership in foodservice and general cleaning applications and Sontara's proven expertise in critical and industrial environments, Universa integrates cross-brand nonwoven technologies into a single, cohesive platform. This approach allows customers to benefit from the combined innovation of both brands through a simplified, easy-to-navigate product range that delivers consistent performance across everyday, heavy-duty, and precision cleaning tasks.
Engineered for versatility across industries, the Universa portfolio incorporates three proven nonwoven technologies, Airlaid, Spinlace®, and Sontara®, to deliver features such as high absorbency, high abrasion resistance, and virtually lint-free performance. This enables users to confidently tackle applications ranging from routine daily maintenance to demanding and critical cleaning environments.
Universa Product Lineup:
- Universa Core: Universa Core is an Airlaid wiper designed for daily maintenance, facilities cleaning, and janitorial applications where fast absorption and operational efficiency are essential.
- Universa Plus: Manufactured using Spinlace® technology, Universa Plus delivers a strong, absorbent, cloth-like feel suitable for a wide range of industrial and general-purpose cleaning tasks.
- Universa Max: Engineered with Sontara® technology, Universa Max provides low linting and superior abrasion resistance for demanding environments that require maximum durability and reliability.
"Universa is a natural evolution of Magnera's capabilities," said Seth Good, Americas Product Line Director for Chicopee® and Sontara®. "By bringing together category-leading technologies and expertise from both Chicopee® and Sontara® under one platform, we're better equipped to serve customers in the industrial market space who need consistency, performance, and choice across every level."
Universa is developed and manufactured domestically in the United States, reinforcing Magnera's commitment to quality, supply chain reliability, and local production. To learn more, visit universawipes.com or contact info@sontara.com
About Magnera
Magnera Corporation (NYSE: MAGN) serves 1,000+ customers worldwide, offering a wide range of material solutions, including components for absorbent hygiene products, protective apparel, wipes, specialty building and construction products, and products serving the food and beverage industry. Operating across 45 global production facilities, Magnera is supported by approximately 8,000+ employees.
Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the company has delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, Magnera has consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. The distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of Magnera's products brings customers more materials and choices. Magnera builds personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.
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