Bambo Nature
Denmark
EU
Bambo Nature is the eco-labeled diaper brand of ABENA, a Danish family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Aabenraa. ABENA was founded in 1953 and launched its first baby diapers under the Bambo name in...
European Diapers
Joone
France
EU
Joone is a French diaper and baby care brand from Paris. It was created in 2017 by Carole as a French family-owned company with the aim of letting parents trust what they...
Libero
Sweden
EU
Libero is the Nordic baby diaper brand of Essity, the Swedish hygiene and health company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2017. According to the Libero website the brand was founded in Sweden...
Lillydoo
Germany
EU
Lillydoo is a German baby care brand founded in 2015 by Gerald Kullack and Sven Bauer in Frankfurt am Main. LILLYDOO GmbH still has its headquarters there. It sells diapers directly to...
Moltex
Germany
EU
Moltex is a German eco diaper brand run by Moltex Baby-Hygiene GmbH, which is part of the Ontex Group. Ontex is a Belgian company headquartered in Aalst and listed on Euronext Brussels....
Naty
Sweden
EU
Naty (formerly Eco by Naty) is a Swedish hygiene care brand that began in 1994 with a mother's idea to replace fossil-based plastics in diapers with plant-based, skin-safe materials. It is a...
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Submit SuggestionEuropean diapers come from a mix of family companies, Scandinavian eco brands and online-first start-ups. This page lists diaper brands whose companies have their headquarters in Europe, from Germany, Denmark, Sweden and France. Pampers (Procter & Gamble) and Huggies (Kimberly-Clark) are US brands and are not listed.
European diaper brands at a glance
| Brand | Headquarters | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lillydoo | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Founded 2015, online shop with subscription |
| Bambo Nature | Aabenraa, Denmark | ABENA, family-owned since 1953, produced in Denmark |
| Naty | Sweden | Plant-based materials in place of part of the fossil plastics, B Corp |
| Libero | Stockholm, Sweden (Essity) | Nordic brand, launched 1980 |
| Moltex | Germany (Ontex, Belgium) | Pure & Nature line, owned by Ontex |
| Joone | Paris, France | Founded 2017, factory near Lille, glyphosate-free diapers |
What to compare when choosing diapers
Size labels differ between brands, so a size 3 from one maker does not always fit like a size 3 from another. Certifications such as OEKO-TEX Standard 100 or an eco label are stated by the makers themselves, and the pack shows which ones apply. Subscription brands such as Lillydoo and Joone suit regular delivery, while Libero and Moltex are easier to find in shops in their home markets. Availability outside Europe varies by brand, so check the manufacturer's shop and local retailers.
Eco diapers and their limits
Several brands on this page advertise renewable or plant-based materials. That usually means a part of the product, not the whole diaper, and a disposable diaper remains a disposable product. Skin sensitivity is individual, and a pediatrician or midwife can advise if a baby reacts to a product. Parents who also look for formula or strollers will find baby formula and strollers on the same topic.