Through its Tork Period Care system, Essity combines smart dispensing solutions with trusted feminine care brands such as Libresse, Bodyform, Nuvenia and Nana. This makes high-quality period care products available in locations where they have traditionally been missing, bringing essential hygiene into everyday environments. This is a significant step in Essity’s commitment to advancing menstrual health as a key component of public health, gender equality and social inclusion.

Following successful rollouts in Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, Tork Period Care is now expanding to France, Italy, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Finland and the Baltics. Further markets, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and Slovakia will follow towards the end of 2026, with continued expansion across Europe and beyond from 2027. This reflects growing demand for more inclusive hygiene solutions in workplaces and public spaces.

Menstrual health remains a significant global challenge. An estimated 500 million people worldwide lack access to adequate menstrual products and facilities, preventing them from managing their periods safely and with dignity. These barriers can limit attendance at work, in education and in everyday life.

By expanding access to period care products directly in washrooms, Essity is addressing a critical dimension of the menstrual health gap: availability outside the home, where people spend their day. The solution provides free, hygienic and discreet access to essential products at work, in education and in public spaces, helping people show up, stay engaged and go about their day with confidence.

The initiative also responds to clear societal expectations. Recent research shows that 46% of people believe employers should provide free period products, while only 14% currently do, highlighting a substantial gap between expectations and reality.1

“Menstrual health is not only a health issue, but it is also closely linked to human rights, gender equality and economic participation,” said Sahil Tesfu, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Essity. “At Essity, we are committed to closing the menstrual health gap by combining innovation, education and partnerships. Expanding access to period care in workplaces and public spaces enables more people to reach their full potential.”

Tork, Essity’s global brand for professional hygiene, enables this access at scale in public washrooms. By offering period care alongside existing dispenser systems, Tork makes these essential products as readily available as other everyday hygiene products, such as toilet paper, soap or paper towels.

“There is a growing interest among our customers who manage public spaces to provide period care products to the people who use their facilities,” said Pablo Fuentes, President Professional Hygiene at Essity. “Tork Period Care enables our customers to provide this inclusive hygiene with a complete system that integrates easily in the washroom. The condition of restrooms, their layout, and the amenities provided are key factors in building customer and employee loyalty and enhancing the appeal of businesses or universities.”

Essity’s approach to menstrual health goes beyond product access. As outlined in its recent white paper, closing the menstrual health gap requires coordinated action across infrastructure, education, healthcare and workplace practices. By addressing menstrual health holistically and collaborating with stakeholders across sectors, Essity aims to drive long-term, systemic change.

The expansion of Tork Period Care demonstrates how practical solutions can improve hygiene, health and well-being while enabling more people to participate fully in everyday life.

1 Tork Insight Survey 2025, conducted in US, UK, Germany, France, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands and Poland among 11,500 from the general public and 1,000 cleaning staff.

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