# What is the core difference between HygieSoft™ and standard plastic backsheets?

> Source: https://breathablefilm.com/news/knowledge-center/hygiesoft-vs-standard-plastic-backsheets/
> Author: kh_sales02
> Published: 2026-05-07
> Updated: 2026-08-28

## Key takeaways

- Standard plastic backsheets are completely impermeable, trapping heat and moisture against the skin in a "greenhouse effect" that increases dermatitis risk.
- HygieSoft™ is a breathable composite laminate that lets moisture vapor and heat escape while still blocking leaks, keeping the wearer dry and cool.
- HygieSoft™'s in-line lamination with premium nonwoven fabric gives it a soft, quiet, cloth-like feel, unlike the stiff, noisy, artificial feel of standard plastic film.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the core difference between HygieSoft and standard plastic backsheets?

Standard plastic backsheets are completely impermeable, trapping heat and moisture against the skin in a greenhouse effect that increases dermatitis risk, and they are stiff and noisy, rustling during movement and feeling artificial when damp. HygieSoft is instead a breathable composite laminate that lets moisture vapor and heat escape while still blocking leaks, and its in-line lamination with premium nonwoven fabric gives it a soft, quiet, cloth-like feel rather than a plastic one, keeping wearers dry and comfortable.

### Why does the noise and rustling of standard plastic backsheets matter for adult incontinence products?

Standard plastic film is stiff and creates an audible rustling sound with every movement, which can feel embarrassing or stigmatizing for adult incontinence users in daily life. HygieSoft™'s in-line lamination with premium nonwoven fabric gives it a soft, quiet, cloth-like feel instead, removing that source of discomfort.