Ontex is an international personal hygiene company founded in 1979 and headquartered in Aalst, Belgium. The company manufactures and distributes baby care, feminine care, and adult incontinence products to over 35 million users across approximately 100 countries. Listed on Euronext Brussels, Ontex operates 11 production facilities and 5 research and development centres, supported by a workforce of approximately 5,000 colleagues.
The company partners with retailers and healthcare providers to deliver affordable hygiene solutions. Its distribution network spans roughly 100 countries, while sales and marketing activities operate in 10 countries. Ontex's technical capabilities span manufacturing, research and development, product development, sustainable innovation, sales and marketing, and logistics.
Ontex emphasises accessibility and affordability in its approach to hygiene innovation. The company prioritises sustainable innovation alongside reliability and integrity in developing and distributing its product range, working collaboratively with retail and healthcare partners to ensure quality solutions reach consumers globally.






