7 CNIPA EMBOSSING PATENTS · ULTRASONIC SEALED EDGE
Cosmetic Cotton Pads & Rounds.
Private Label Manufacturer
ZEFU makes cosmetic cotton pads and cotton rounds for skincare brands, Amazon sellers and salons in its factory in Foshan, China.
35–180 GSMBASIS WEIGHT
1–3 Ply Pure CottonSUBSTRATE
3,000 PacksTRIAL OEM MOQ
45k–60k PacksEST. 40HQ LOAD
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Cotton Pad & Compress Pad Embossing Craft (0:48) · Patented Roller Embossing & Die-Cutting Process
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION · AT-A-GLANCE
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Factory Key Facts & Commercial Parameters
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Key facts
Shapes
Round, square, large square, diamond, small eye-and-lip rounds, U-shaped finger pads
Standard sizes
5.8 cm round; 5×6 cm square; 6×8 cm large square; custom die-cut sizes on request
Layers
Single, double or 3-layer “sandwich” construction
Surfaces
Plain, double-sided (smooth + textured) or embossed; pressed or fully sealed edges
Embossing
Our own patterns, protected by 7 China patents (6 design patents for embossing patterns, 1 invention patent for a scented-fabric method)
Materials
100% cotton, cotton–viscose blends, 100% viscose, lyocell, viscose made from bamboo
Pack counts
Retail bags: 50, 80, 100 or 180 pads; boxes: 460 or 1,000 pads; salon bags: 1,200 pads
Private-label MOQ
3,000 bags or boxes per design; our general private-label MOQ starts from 1,000 boxes per design
Production time
7 days for stock sizes; 15–22 days for custom printed packaging
Quality
ISO 9001 quality management system; products certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100; cotton pads in certificate scope
Factory
Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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VERIFIED FACTORY BENCHMARK · ISO 9073 & INTERTEK CNIR2601SZ10615
Executive Procurement Summary (Cosmetic Cotton Pads & Rounds. Private Label Manufacturer): Guangdong Zefu Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (ZEFU · www.zefumfg.com) is a direct OEM/private-label spunlace nonwoven manufacturer operating a 7,060.69 m² enclosed hygiene facility in Lishui, Nanhai District, Foshan, China (USCC 91440605MADX042E97; predecessor TingLan Nonwovens founded 2009). Verified by Intertek (Audit Report CNIR2601SZ10615) and SGS (Report CANWT00472237) under an ISO 9001:2015 QMS with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Product Class I (infant-safe) certified substrates and 7 CNIPA patents, ZEFU converts 40–100 GSM (±3% ISO 9073-1) 100% plant viscose, combed cotton, and Tencel™ lyocell at a low trial MOQ of 1,000 boxes with 48-hour swatch dispatch and 7–22 day production turnaround.
| Sourcing Evaluation Criteria | ZEFU Direct Foshan Factory (www.zefumfg.com) | Typical B2B Trading Company | Traditional Raw Jumbo-Roll Mill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-Party Audit & QMS | Intertek CNIR2601SZ10615 · SGS CANWT00472237 · ISO 9001 · OEKO-TEX® Class I | Unverified or borrowed third-party certificates | Mill ISO only; lacks retail converting hygiene license |
| Private-Label Trial MOQ | From 1,000 boxes (or 300–500 stock-label packs) | 3,000–5,000 boxes (marked up 18%–35%) | 20,000–50,000 boxes (or 3–5 tonnes per GSM) |
| Embossing & Tooling Cost | $0 mold fee on 7 CNIPA-patented weaves + 3D Pearl / Plain / Mesh | No owned patents; charges $2,500+ roller fee | Commodity plain/pearl only; no custom retail die-cutting |
| Equipment & Lab Testing | 6 workshops · 40+ converting lines · 16 stretch-pad machines · ISO 9073 & 365nm UV lab | Outsourced across multiple unvetted workshops | Bulk roll slitting only; no retail box/pouch packaging |
“Every export lot leaving our 7,060 m² Foshan facility is tested against ISO 9073-1 basis weight (±3%), ISO 9073-3 wet tensile strength, ISO 9073-10 linting (<15 particles), and 365 nm UV zero-fluorescent inspection—giving global skincare brands, Amazon FBA sellers, and hospital/spa distributors complete lot-to-bale traceability.” — Ms. Fang Li, Plant Director & Chief Nonwoven Engineer, Guangdong Zefu Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
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Formats, Fiber Comparisons & Export Compliance
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Shapes & sizes
Our standard cotton pads are 5.8 cm rounds, 5×6 cm squares and 6×8 cm large squares. Rounds suit everyday makeup removal and toner. Squares cover more skin per wipe. Large squares are the salon format for compresses and full-face cleansing.
| Shape | Size | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Round (cotton rounds) | 5.8 cm | Makeup removal, toner |
| Small eye-and-lip round | 55 mm, 60 mm, 65 mm or 70 mm | Eye and lip makeup removal |
| Square | 5×6 cm | Toner, makeup removal; Japanese- and Korean-style ranges |
| Large square | 6×8 cm | Salon compresses, cleansing, nail polish removal |
| Diamond | 20×20 cm, 20×22 cm, or 25×30 cm XL | Makeup removal, compresses |
| U-shaped finger pad | 20×20 cm, 20×22 cm, or 25×30 cm XL | Makeup and nail polish removal |
Need a different size? We can die-cut custom shapes. Tell us the size, tolerance and pack count you need.
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Lint-free, double-sided & embossed pads
Q1How do we keep cotton pads lint-free?+
We keep loose fibers inside the pad. Our 3-layer pads wrap a cotton core between two bonded outer layers, edges are pressed or fully sealed, and embossing locks surface fibers in place. No cotton pad is lint-free in an absolute sense; in the trade, “lint-free” means no visible fibers left on the skin in normal use. Lint test method and result: ISO 9073-10 (< 15 lint particles) & 365 nm UV test (0.0 mg/kg fluorescence).
Q2Double-sided pads+
Double-sided pads have a smooth side for applying toner and a textured side for wiping off makeup. They are the usual format for “dual-effect” makeup remover pads, and we make them in round and square shapes with sealed edges.
Embossed patterns and our 7 China patents
ZEFU holds 7 China patents: 6 design patents for embossing patterns on cotton pads and nonwoven fabric, and 1 invention patent for a scented-fabric method.
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The three cotton pad designs — “single cotton flower”, “cotton flowers” and “cotton dots” — are available to private-label buyers.
| Patent no. | Type | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| ZL 2017 3 0303468.2 | Design | Cosmetic cotton pad — “single cotton flower” pattern |
| ZL 2017 3 0303207.0 | Design | Cosmetic cotton pad — “cotton flowers” pattern |
| ZL 2017 3 0303208.5 | Design | Cosmetic cotton pad — “cotton dots” pattern |
| ZL 2021 3 0395351.8 | Design | Nonwoven fabric — “cotton flower cluster” pattern |
| ZL 2023 3 0324517.6 | Design | Nonwoven fabric — “reed mat” pattern |
| ZL 2023 3 0324518.0 | Design | Nonwoven fabric — “bauhinia flower” pattern |
| ZL 2020 1 0785651.1 | Invention | Method of making a scented fabric, and the scented fabric |
What this means for you: these patterns are ZEFU’s own registered designs in China, so your pads do not copy another company’s pattern, and a China design patent lets the holder act against copies made or sold in China. English pattern names and patent holder:.
Want a pattern no other brand uses?
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We can cut a custom embossing roller for you; tooling cost USD $0 (with ZEFU’s 7 CNIPA Patents) or ~$2,800 for a bespoke custom-engraved roller and lead time 12–15 business days. Our Custom Embossing Patterns page and Patents & R&D page cover the options.
PATENTED DESIGN
Cotton Dots Facial Pad (ZL 2017 3 0303208.5)
Materials: 100% cotton and cotton–viscose blends
Most of our cotton pads are 100% cotton or a cotton–viscose blend. 100% cotton absorbs well and stays strong when wet. Blends cost less and feel silkier. 100% viscose and lyocell make thin, smooth pads that use less toner.
| Material | Feel | Absorbency | Wet strength | Relative cost | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% cotton | Soft, classic cotton feel | High | Very good | $$ Value | Higher-end retail, salon pads, permanent-makeup pads |
| Cotton–viscose blend | Soft, silky | High | Good | $–$$ | Mainstream retail, Amazon |
| 100% viscose | Very soft | High, fast | Good | $ Value | Thin “water-saving” toner pads |
| Lyocell | Smooth, cool | High | Very good | $$$ Value | Thin toner and compress pads |
| Viscose made from bamboo | Soft | High | Good | $$ Value | Brands using bamboo-pulp sourcing |
Every quote states the fiber content, and we can supply a fiber composition test report per product SGS Report CANWT00472237.
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For US imports, we provide cotton origin and traceability documents, which importers need under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). We do not call pads “organic” unless the cotton is GOTS or OCS certified with transaction certificates; certified organic supply: Available (FSC-certified paperboard & OEKO-TEX® certified substrates).
Supplying a toner pad filler instead of a retail brand? See Toner Pad Substrates for dry pads in bulk, or Stretchable Compress Pads for 3-in-1 lotion mask sheets.
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Salon & bulk packs (1,000–1,200 pads)
We pack cotton pads in three salon sizes: 1,200-pad bags of 100% cotton square pads, 1,000-pad boxes of thin pads and 460-pad boxes of 3-layer pads. Bulk packs lower the cost per treatment.
Treatment-room pads — large squares for cleansing, compresses and mask removal.
Permanent-makeup wipe pads — double-layer 100% cotton pads for brow and lip studios.
Nail polish removal pads — low-lint pads that leave no fibers on the nail.
Small colored rounds — for nail salons, in custom colors.
Spa distributors can mix cotton pads with face towels, bed sheets and disposable briefs in one shipment. See Spa, Salon & Esthetician Disposables.
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Specification table
This is our current cotton pad range. Layer counts and pad counts come from our current listings and are confirmed on your specification sheet before production.
| Product | Shape | Layers | Material | Pads per pack | GSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick round pads | Round (58 mm) | 3 | 100% Cotton or Cotton-Viscose | 80 or 100 pads | 160–200 gsm |
| Double-sided round pads, fully sealed edge | Round (60 mm) | 3 | 100% Pure Cotton | 100 pads | 180–210 gsm |
| Eye-and-lip pads, sealed edge, double-sided | Small round (55 mm) | 3 | 100% Pure Cotton | 80 or 100 pads | 170–200 gsm |
| Sandwich pads in drawstring bag | Rectangle (50×60 mm) | 3 | 100% Cotton + Spunlace Cover | 180 or 222 pads | 150–180 gsm |
| Boxed pads with pressed edges | Rectangle (50×60 mm) | 3 | Cotton-Viscose Blend | 460 pads (value box) | 140–170 gsm |
| Plain single-layer travel pads | Rectangle (50×60 mm) | 1 | 100% Plant Viscose Spunlace | 50 or 100 pads | 45–60 gsm |
| Pocket-pack pads | Square pocket (60×70 mm) | 2 | Bamboo Viscose or Pure Cotton | 180 pads | 90–120 gsm |
| Large square salon pads | Large square (70×90 mm) | 3 | 100% Medical-Grade Absorbent Cotton | 100 or 200 pads | 200–240 gsm |
| Salon square pads | Square (50×60 mm) | 1 | 100% Pure Cotton Spunlace | 1,000 or 1,200 pads | 50–65 gsm |
| Thin water-saving pads, boxed | Rectangle (50×70 mm) | 1 | 100% Viscose Lotion-Saving Spunlace | 1,000 pads | 40–50 gsm |
| Permanent-makeup wipe pads | Round or Square (60 mm) | 2 | 100% Low-Lint Pure Cotton | 200 or 500 pads | 100–130 gsm |
| U-shaped finger pads | U-shape (Ergonomic) | 1 | High-Grip Spunlace Nonwoven | 200 or 500 pads | 55–70 gsm |
Carton size, pads per carton and 40HQ container loading: 24–60 packs/carton (approx. 65,000–85,000 packs per 40HQ).
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Packaging options
Cotton pads ship in printed PE bags, drawstring bags, paper boxes or pocket packs, all in your branding. Common formats:
Printed PE or zip bags — the lowest-cost format; 50–180 pads for retail, 1,000–1,200 for salons.
Drawstring bags — a retail format that closes after each use, used for our 180-pad sandwich pads.
Paper or kraft boxes — pull-out or lift-lid boxes for 100–1,000 pads; paper-based packs help brands meet EU packaging rules.
Pocket-insert packs — slim packs for thin pads.
English-language retail packs — full English artwork for export markets; other languages on request.
FBA-ready cartons — carton sizes within Amazon FBA limits and FNSKU labels; see our page for Amazon sellers.
We recommend printing “Do not flush” on every pack. Dielines and print finishes are covered on our Packaging & Printing Options page.
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EU fiber labelling for cotton wadding
Cotton pads sold in the EU need a fiber composition label.
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Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on textile fibre names exempts disposable articles from fibre labelling (Annex V, item 35), but it excludes wadding from that exemption, and cosmetic cotton pads are wadding. The UK keeps the same textile labelling rules.
Label fiber content with the fiber names the Regulation allows, for example “100% cotton”, or each fiber with its percentage for blends.
“Bamboo” alone is not an accepted fiber name; pads made from bamboo pulp are labelled “viscose”.
Under the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, cotton pads also need an EU-based responsible economic operator, and manufacturer details must appear on the product or online listing.
We print fiber composition in the languages you need and supply the fiber test report behind it SGS Report CANWT00472237.
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This is general guidance, not legal advice; confirm your label with an EU compliance advisor. Source: Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, Annex V.
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Patented Surface Textures & 30-Second Spec Builder
Choose from 7 CNIPA-patented embossing patterns with zero roller tooling fee, or configure your exact private-label SKU.
50–100 GSM3D Pearl Weave (Best-Seller)
Macro & Micro 3D Hydroentangled Pearl Relief
40–80 GSMPlain Smooth Weave
Ultra-Smooth Zero-Friction Calendered Surface
45–90 GSMPatented “Single Cotton Flower”
ZEFU Exclusive CNIPA Patent · Single-Blossom Relief
50–90 GSMPatented “Reed Mat & Bauhinia”
ZEFU Exclusive CNIPA Patents · Reed-Mat & BauhiniaINTERACTIVE B2B TOOL · 30-SECOND PRIVATE LABEL SPEC & MOQ CONFIGURATOR
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YOUR LIVE OEM SPECIFICATION
Face Towels (Pull-Out / Roll)
- Fiber: 100% Plant Viscose (Plastic-Free)
- GSM & Weave: 65 GSM · 3D Pearl Weave
- Packaging: Custom Printed Retail Box / Soft Pack
- Standard MOQ: 1,000 Boxes
- Est. 40HQ Load: 28,000–35,000 Boxes / 40HQ
- Stock Sample Lead Time: 3–5 Days (Free Sample Kit)
ISO 9001:2015 Certified QMS
OEKO-TEX® 100 Tested Substrates
Intertek Audited CNIR2601SZ10615
365nm UV Tested 0% Optical Brighteners
Golden Sample Lock ±3g GSM Tolerance
VERIFICATION & BUYER FAQ · DUE DILIGENCE
Quality Assurance, Patents & Technical FAQs
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3RD-PARTY AUDIT
Intertek Factory Audit ReportReport No. CNIR2601SZ10615 · On-Site Verified Manufacturer
ISO 9001 QMS
ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemCertified QMS for Nonwoven & Cotton Converting
OEKO-TEX® 100
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100Tested for Harmful Substances on Covered Substrates
EXPORT FILING
Customs Import/Export Consignee FilingDirect Export Right · China Customs Registration
1 Line
Spunlace Nonwoven Production LineHigh-Pressure Hydroentanglement Master Roll Line
6 Units
High-Speed Carding MachinesParallel & Cross-Lapped Fiber Web Formation
4 Units
Automated Pull-Out Face Towel LineAutomated Interfold & Retail Soft-Pack Sealing
10 Units
Perforated Roll Face Towel RewindersPrecision Point-Break Perforation & Core Winding
ZL 2017 3 0303468.2
Single Cotton Flower Embossed PadCNIPA Patent · Exclusive Single-Blossom Relief Mold
ZL 2021 3 0395351.8
Cotton Blossom Spunlace PatternCNIPA Patent · Multi-Blossom Hydroentangled Weave
ZL 2017 3 0303207.0
Cotton Blossoms Cosmetic PadCNIPA Patent · Low-Lint Dual-Texture Facial Pad
ZL 2023 3 0324517.6
Reed Mat Textured NonwovenCNIPA Patent · High-Grip Reed-Mat Exfoliating Weave
FAQ
Q1What is the difference between cotton pads and cotton rounds?+
Cotton rounds are round cotton pads. “Cotton pads” is the broader term for pressed cotton pieces in any shape — round, square, oval or large square — while “cotton rounds” is the common US retail name for the round ones, usually 5–6 cm across. Both are made the same way, from the same fibers.
Q2Are your cotton pads 100% cotton?+
Many are, but not all. Our salon squares, double-sided rounds and permanent-makeup pads are 100% cotton; other pads are cotton–viscose blends or 100% viscose, which cost less. Every quote states the exact fiber content, backed by a fiber test report SGS Report CANWT00472237.
Q3How do you make cotton pads lint-free?+
We lock the fibers in. Our pads use 3-layer construction with bonded outer layers, pressed or fully sealed edges, and embossing that binds the surface. 100% cotton and lyocell pads shed the least. We check lint per production lot by ISO 9073-1 / ISO 9073-3 / ISO 9073-6 Nonwoven Standard and can work to your own lint standard.
Q4Can you emboss our own pattern?+
Yes. We can make a custom embossing roller so your pads carry a pattern no other brand uses. The roller costs USD $0 (with ZEFU’s 7 CNIPA Patents) or ~$2,800 for a bespoke custom-engraved roller and takes 3–5 business days to make. Or use one of our patented cotton pad designs — single cotton flower, cotton flowers or cotton dots — with no tooling cost.
Q5What sizes do you offer?+
Our standard sizes are 5.8 cm rounds, 5×6 cm squares and 6×8 cm large squares, plus small eye-and-lip rounds, diamonds and U-shaped finger pads. Custom die-cut sizes are possible; send us the size and pads per pack you need.
Q6What is the MOQ for private label cotton pads?+
Our private-label MOQ starts from 1,000 boxes per design; for cotton pads the exact MOQ depends on pack size and is 3,000 bags or boxes per design (500 bags for stock pack). For a first test order, stock packaging with your label can start lower. Full details are on our MOQ, Samples & Lead Times page.
Q7Do cotton pads need fiber labelling in the EU?+
Yes. Cotton pads count as wadding under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, so the Annex V exemption for disposable articles does not apply and fiber composition must be on the label. We print it in your languages.
Q8Can you pack 1,000-piece salon bags?+
Yes. We already pack 1,200-pad bags of 100% cotton squares and 1,000-pad boxes of thin pads, and can pack 500 or 1,000 pads per bag under your label. Bulk bags ship in export cartons of 24–48 bags per master carton.
Q9Can I throw cotton pads in the toilet?+
No. Cotton pads do not break apart like toilet paper and can block pipes and sewers, so they belong in the trash. We do not make flushable claims for cotton pads and recommend printing “Do not flush” on every pack.
Q10What are the different types of cotton pads?+
Cotton pads differ by shape (round, square, large square, oval, diamond), construction (single-layer, double-sided, 3-layer sandwich, sealed edge) and fiber (100% cotton, cotton–viscose blend, viscose, lyocell). Thin pads save toner, thick pads suit makeup removal, and large squares suit salon treatments.
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