Essity, a hygiene and health company, has bought Knix Wear, a provider of leakproof apparel.

Knix and their teen brand, Kt by Knix, offer various apparel options in the leakproof apparel category.

“I am delighted to welcome Knix to Essity. It’s a successful company with an impressive track record. Essity is now becoming the global market leader in leakproof apparel, which is an important step towards our goal of being the world’s fastest-growing company in Intimate Hygiene, providing increased well-being for customers and consumers,” says Magnus Groth, CEO of Essity.