GreenCore Solutions Corp., the global leader in tree-free diaper innovation, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merkas Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş , a premier Turkish manufacturer of air through bonded (ATB) nonwoven materials, to supply next-generation substrates such as acquisition and distribution layers, as well as cover layers like TopSheet for GreenCore's private label TreeFree Diaper® and FemCare UltraThin products across Europe.

 

Merkas will serve as the nonwoven's provider for GreenCore's retail ecosystem in Europe, supporting the company's rapid growth across grocery, pharmacy, and convenience retail channels. The partnership includes formal inclusion of Merkas in all GreenCore-led tenders with major European buyers, and other leading retail groups.

 

“Merkas is a supply chain powerhouse with decades of nonwovens expertise and a shared commitment to sustainability,” said Matthew Keddy, CEO of GreenCore Solutions. “This partnership ensures scalable, secure sourcing for our eco-certified TreeFree Diaper® and helps retailers meet growing demand.”

 

Merkas has also joined the PATH+ (Partner Alliance for Traceable Hygiene) as a verified upstream partner. By supplying traceable, ESG-aligned nonwovens into TreeFree Diaper® and FemCare UltaThin, MERKAS strengthens the alliance's ability to deliver fully auditable, pulp-free hygiene products. Their inclusion ensures retailers, OEM converters and other PATH+ partners benefit from a transparent, EU-compliant material flow that meets the highest standards of sustainability and traceability.

 

Initial projections estimate production will scale from 500 million m² to 2 billion m² annually, with a phased ramp-up to align Merkas’ capacity with GreenCore’s retail expansion plan across 5,000 points of sale by the end of 2026.

 

“This agreement is a major step forward in our mission to be a global partner of choice for sustainable hygiene,” said a Merkas spokesperson. “We’re proud to bring our materials, innovation, and quality systems to the TreeFree Diaper® ecosystem.”