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Refré
LiveDo Corporation
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LiveDo Corporation news
Coverage: January 1, 2023–October 9, 2026. Entries follow the publication dates of manufacturers’ official announcements.
1 year of the AI chatbot: answering customers’ questions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
LiveDo Corporation announced the first anniversary of the AI chatbot on the official Refré website. It answers questions about product selection, use, absorbency and purchasing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The company reported approximately 3,500 uses by around 1,900 users between August 2025 and the end of August 2026.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Support for those affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake
LiveDo Corporation announced that it was sending emergency supplies, including adult diapers, to support people affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, in response to local conditions and requests from relevant ministries and other bodies. It intends to continue appropriate assistance in cooperation with the government, local authorities and industry organizations.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Launch of Refré Oshiri Kirei cleansing foam
LiveDo Corporation announced Refré Oshiri Kirei, a cleansing foam that does not require rinsing. The foam is wiped away during diaper changes, with cleansing, moisturizing and protection provided in 1 bottle. The company said it could also be used during water outages and scheduled its launch for August 3, 2026.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Launch of Refré easy self-fitting pads for pull-on adult diapers
LiveDo Corporation announced Refré easy self-fitting pads for pull-on adult diapers for care facilities and hospitals. The former Smart Self product was renamed as part of the brand integration. The announcement describes front and back fixing tapes, a 2-fold shape that is easy to open inside a pull-on adult diaper, and standing leak guards to help prevent side leaks. Rollout begins in June 2026.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Renewal of Refré Smartline Smart Fit tape-fastened adult diapers
LiveDo Corporation is renaming Refré Smartline Smart Fit tape-fastened adult diapers as Refré Rakunobi Fit tape-fastened adult diapers. It describes features including a thin absorbent core and stretchable inner guards. Part of the fastening-area design changes, but the company says the product specifications remain unchanged.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Renewal of the professional-use Refré Speed Catch Pad range
LiveDo Corporation improved its professional-use Refré Speed Catch Pads for care facilities and hospitals. It says changes to the rapid-absorption sheet reduce residual liquid after urination by 40% compared with the previous product. Backing markings make the pad’s orientation easier to identify. The transition takes place as existing stock is exhausted; the Light version is not included in this improvement.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Renewal of the Refré Haku Pants® range
LiveDo Corporation announced the use of mildly acidic material on the absorbent-core surface of the Refré Haku Pants® range. It also describes softness, waist stretch and side leak guards. The transition begins in April 2026 as previous stock runs out. Sizes 3L and 4L are not included in this change.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Renewal of Refré easy self-fitting pads for pull-on adult diapers
LiveDo Corporation improved the fixing tapes on Refré easy self-fitting pads for pull-on adult diapers. The design reduces shifting inside the diaper while retaining ease of fitting. The announcement also describes the 2-fold shape, standing leak guards and mildly acidic material. The transition begins in April 2026 as previous stock runs out.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Refré adult diaper packaging design system fully renewed from products launching in spring 2026
LiveDo Corporation renewed packaging for its Refré adult diaper brand, starting with products launching in spring 2026. Information layout and identifying colors are organized to make product names, absorbency and sizes easier to find. The company also describes clearer lettering on hospital and care-facility packaging and the use of biomass ink.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Refré Smartline integrated into the Refré brand
LiveDo Corporation announced that Refré Smartline, for care facilities and hospitals, would be integrated into Refré in spring 2026. The aim is a brand structure that communicates products and their value more clearly. Affected products will be renewed or discontinued in stages, with details to be announced once confirmed.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Promoting separate collection and recycling of used diapers through corporate hometown-tax donations to Chikuzen, Fukuoka
LiveDo Corporation made a corporate hometown-tax donation to the used-diaper recycling project in Chikuzen, Fukuoka. A group of 6 companies, including LiveDo, has a cooperation agreement with the town and a target of recycling 200 tonnes annually. The contribution supports separate collection and efforts to reuse all recovered materials as material resources.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Renewal of Refré ultra-thin incontinence pads
LiveDo Corporation changed the skin-facing surface of Refré ultra-thin light incontinence pads to a textured topsheet. The change aims for a soft feel and a dry wearing sensation after absorption. Product types and absorbency can be checked on the official page.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Renewal of Refré soft dry towels
LiveDo Corporation improved Refré soft dry towels, used for cleansing during diaper changes and similar care. These dry towels can be moistened as needed to help clean the skin after toileting. This is a care supply, not a new diaper product.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Publication of CO2-reduction effects from material recycling of used diapers
A group of 6 companies including LiveDo Corporation and the University of Kitakyushu conducted a life-cycle assessment of used-diaper recycling. This research-stage announcement examines emission reductions from reusing major components. The calculation assumes equal proportions of adult and baby diapers.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Advancing adult diaper development with a focus on skin maceration
LiveDo Corporation published experimental findings that diaper performance affects moisture content in the skin’s stratum corneum. It says future product development and improvements will focus on skin maceration, an issue in care settings. The announcement concerns development policy and does not demonstrate a treatment effect.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Joint development of adult diapers using bio-derived superabsorbent polymer
LiveDo Corporation signed a joint-development agreement with Nagase and other partners to use bio-derived superabsorbent polymer in adult diapers and urine-care products. The plan aims for commercialization from 2027 onward, with care facilities, hospitals and drugstores among the channels under consideration. These are not products already on sale.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Launch of Refré Smartline Smart Self pads for pull-on adult diapers
LiveDo Corporation announced an insert pad for pull-on adult diapers designed for easier self-changing. Front and back fixing tapes and a 2-fold shape are intended to make it easier to open and fit inside the diaper. This is a Smartline product for care facilities and hospitals.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Launch of Refré easy self-fitting pads for pull-on adult diapers
LiveDo Corporation announced Refré easy self-fitting pads for people who want to change their own pad. The size fits inside pull-on adult diapers, with front and back fixing tapes to reduce shifting while making fitting easier. The announced launch date was April 1, 2024.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Launch of large packs of Refré ultra-thin incontinence pads
LiveDo Corporation announced 4 large-pack options for Refré ultra-thin light incontinence pads. The aim is to offer pack quantities suited to different usage frequencies for people who use absorbent care products daily. The scheduled launch was April 1, 2024; the quantities in each pack are listed in the official announcement.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Launch of Refré Speed Catch Pad Light
LiveDo Corporation added a compact Light version to the Speed Catch Pad range for convenient daytime use. It retains the range’s rapid-absorption characteristics in a size suited to outings and daytime changes. The announced launch date was February 15, 2024.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Renewed brand message for Refré adult diapers
LiveDo Corporation changed the Refré brand message to “Living with each person’s feelings and wishes.” The announcement expresses a product-development approach attentive to both people receiving care and those providing it. It does not announce a specification change or new product.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Launch of Refré Lab, a portal for care professionals
LiveDo Corporation launched Refré Lab, an information site for people working in care facilities and hospitals. In addition to existing diaper-fitting videos, it offers specialist columns and downloadable materials to help answer questions and improve continence-care work. Some content is for members.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Improvements to Refré Smartline Smart Fit tape-fastened adult diapers
LiveDo Corporation improved its Smart Fit tape-fastened adult diapers for care facilities. The fitting ranges of sizes S, M and L were expanded, and wider front tabs allow easier adjustment of fastening positions. The planned transitions were around the end of September 2023 for M and L, and around spring 2024 for S.
Read the manufacturer’s official announcement ↗Launch of larger Refré Haku Pants BIG sizes
LiveDo Corporation launched Refré Haku Pants BIG in sizes 3L and 4L for larger body types. Responding to feedback that previous products did not fit, the company describes waist sizes up to 180cm and attention to fit around the legs and feel against the skin.
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