What is a baby wet wipes facial wet tissue project report?
A baby wet wipes facial wet tissue project report is a detailed project report (DPR) for a unit that folds spunlace nonwoven fabric, soaks it in a skin-safe lotion and seals it in resealable packs. It sets out the process, machinery, raw materials, licences, project cost, five-year projections, DSCR and break-even a lender reads.
Entrepreneurs and private-label suppliers use it to size the line and apply for a term loan or PMEGP; bank officers use it to judge whether the unit can repay.
Also known as: wet wipes project report, project report on baby wet wipes, baby wipes business plan, wet tissue manufacturing DPR.
What a bank checks in a wet wipes project
A wet wipe is mostly fabric and water, so a lender looks hard at material and packing costs and at how fast buyers pay. These are the values used in our sample report and why each one matters.
Nonwoven and lotion take almost half of every rupee of sales. A report that shows much less is usually using retail prices or too light a fabric.
Spunlace fabric is the cost that moves profit most. Banks expect the report to test a rise in its price, not just a fixed rate.
Laminated film, resealable lids and cartons cost far more for wipes than for most products. Leaving them out inflates margin.
Chains and online sellers pay on credit. In the sample, receivables are the largest part of working capital in every year.
Values are the assumptions in our illustrative sample. Your report uses figures for your pack sizes, buyers and suppliers.
How much does a wet wipes unit cost?
Cost depends on how automatic the wipe machine is, how many packs you make a day and whether you buy land or rent a shed. The third tier is the unit in our sample report; the first two are indicative ranges.
Small unit
₹25–75 lakh
About 1,000–2,500 packs per day, semi-automatic machine
- Machinery₹10–30 lakh
- Shed fit-out and RO room (rented shed)₹5–15 lakh
- Working capital margin₹5–15 lakh
Can fit PMEGP, subject to its ₹50 lakh limit
Mid-size unit
₹1–2 crore
About 3,000–5,000 packs per day, automatic line
- Machinery₹60–110 lakh
- Land and building, or lease deposit₹30–60 lakh
- Working capital margin₹10–20 lakh
MSME term loan, often with CGTMSE cover
Automatic line, own premises
₹294 lakh
6,300 packs per day, 18,90,000 packs per year
- Plant and machinery₹138.43 lakh
- Building and civil works₹82.32 lakh
- Working capital margin₹18.91 lakh
Term loan ₹220 lakh (75%), promoter ₹73 lakh
Small and mid-size ranges are indicative and exclude land unless stated. Costs vary with machine make, pack formats and location.
Baby wet wipes facial wet tissue manufacturing plant cost in India
The sample report models a unit making 6,300 packs per day over 300 working days, starting at 60% capacity and reaching 80% in Year 5. The ex-factory price is taken at ₹42.50 per pack, well below shelf price, because most output is sold to chains and private-label buyers.
| Land and site development | 20.92 |
|---|---|
| Building and civil works | 82.32 |
| Plant and machinery | 138.43 |
| Other fixed assets | 15.49 |
| Contingencies | 11.04 |
| Preliminary and pre-operative | 6.70 |
| Working capital margin | 18.91 |
| Total | 293.81 |
| Promoter's contribution (25%) | 73.45 |
|---|---|
| Term loan from bank (75%) | 220.36 |
| Cash credit limit (separate) | 56.73 |
| Total project cost | 293.81 |
Term loan at 10.5% with a 6-month moratorium and 54 monthly instalments. DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) is cash available for loan payments divided by the payments due. All figures are illustrative.
Baby wet wipes facial wet tissue manufacturing process
Wet wipes are made in a clean, closed room because the product is wet and can grow bacteria. The line runs in seven stages, and the first two decide whether the wipes stay safe until the last one in the pack is used.
- Water treatment
Raw water passes through reverse osmosis and UV, since water is most of the lotion and must be free of microbes and salts.
- Lotion preparation
Purified water is blended with aloe vera, glycerine, a mild surfactant and the preservative in stainless steel tanks, then checked for pH before use.
- Slitting
Jumbo rolls of spunlace nonwoven are slit and rewound into narrow rolls matching the wipe width.
- Folding and wetting
The wipe machine folds the fabric and doses a measured quantity of lotion, so every wipe is equally moist.
- Cutting and stacking
The wet web is cut into single wipes and stacked to the pack count, for example 10 for travel packs or 72 to 80 for baby packs.
- Pack sealing and lid fixing
The flow wrap machine seals each stack in laminated film and fixes a resealable lid, which stops the wipes drying out after opening.
- Testing and cartoning
Samples from each batch are checked for lotion pickup, seal strength and microbial count before packs are cartoned and released.
Raw materials for baby wet wipes and facial tissues
Spunlace nonwoven, usually a viscose and polyester blend, is bought in jumbo rolls from nonwoven mills. Buyers specify softness and weight, so a unit keeps one approved grade per product and holds about a month of stock. Lotion ingredients are small in quantity but must be cosmetic grade and traceable by batch.
| Raw material | Share of cost | Year 3 (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Spunlace nonwoven fabric (viscose-polyester) | 70% | 191.61 |
| Skin-care lotion actives (aloe vera, glycerine, emollients) | 14% | 38.32 |
| Preservative system | 8% | 21.90 |
| Mild non-ionic surfactant | 5% | 13.69 |
| Fragrance for scented variants | 3% | 8.21 |
| Total | 100% | 273.73 |
Packing film, lids and cartons are costed separately in the sample, at 7.0% of sales.
Wet wipes making machine and other equipment
The wipe machine is the largest single item in the sample. Choose it by the pack formats your buyers want, because changing from a 10-wipe pack to an 80-wipe pack needs a different folding and stacking set-up.
| Machine | What it does | Sample cost (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Wet wipes folding, cutting and lotion dosing machine | Folds, wets, cuts and stacks wipes | 48.45 |
| Flow wrap packing machine with lid applicator | Seals packs and fixes resealable lids | 30.46 |
| Nonwoven slitting and rewinding machine | Cuts jumbo rolls to wipe width | 13.84 |
| RO water purification and UV system | Makes microbe-free process water | 13.84 |
| Stainless steel lotion mixing and storage tanks | Blends and holds lotion | 13.84 |
| Electrical control panel | Powers and protects the line | 6.92 |
| Air compressor | Supplies air to the pneumatic parts | 5.54 |
| Quality control lab equipment | pH, seal and microbial checks | 5.54 |
| Total plant and machinery | 138.43 | |
Costs are the sample report's estimates for a 6,300 packs per day line. Get current quotations before you finalise.
Licences and standards for a wet wipes unit
The licence that most new units miss is the cosmetic one, because a lotion-soaked wipe is not treated like a dry tissue. Check each item below with your state before you order machines.
| Business registration | Udyam (MSME) registration and GST registration |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic manufacturing licence | Where the lotion makes the wipe a cosmetic, a manufacturing licence from the State Licensing Authority under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020. Confirm the classification with your state drugs control office. |
| Product standard | IS 17787:2021 is the BIS specification for nonwoven wipes. As of October 2026 it is not in the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, which covers diapers and sanitary napkins; check for any later order before launch. |
| Packaged goods | Registration as a manufacturer or packer under Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, with wipe count and MRP on every retail pack |
| Pollution board consent | Consent to establish and operate from the State Pollution Control Board; the category is set by the state |
| Factory and fire | Factory licence where worker thresholds apply, and fire NOC where the state requires it |
Loans and schemes for a wet wipes unit
The right route depends on project size. A semi-automatic unit in a rented shed can sit inside PMEGP, while an automatic line with its own building needs a regular term loan.
PMEGP
Manufacturing projects up to ₹50 lakhSubsidy of 15–35% of project cost for new units, depending on category and area. Suits the small tier.
MSME term loan with CGTMSE
Guarantee cover up to ₹10 croreCollateral-free guarantee for eligible micro and small enterprises. Suits mid-size and automatic lines.
Cash credit for working capital
Sized on stock and receivablesFunds fabric stock and buyer credit. The sample takes a limit of ₹56.73 lakh alongside the term loan.
Scheme limits change. Confirm current terms with the bank or the scheme portal before applying.
Mistakes that weaken a wet wipes project report
- Pricing packs at MRP
Chains and private-label buyers pay ex-factory rates far below shelf price, so sales and DSCR come out too high.
- No budget for microbial testing
A wet product that grows mould after opening brings returns and lost buyers. The report should cost RO water, preservative checks and batch testing.
- Treating packing as a small cost
Film, lids and cartons are a real share of sales for wipes. Missing them overstates margin from the first year.
- Leaving out the cosmetic licence timeline
Production cannot start until the licence is granted. Without that time in the schedule, loan repayment starts before sales do.
How NPCS helps you set up a wet wipes unit
- Product and pack mixChoose baby, facial and travel packs and the daily output that suits your buyers.
- Machinery and suppliersCompare wipe machines, flow wrap lines and RO systems and get quotations.
- Bank-ready project reportProjections, DSCR and working capital in the format your lender expects.
- Licences and layoutClean-room layout, water room and the licence list for your state.
NPCS's client list includes 36 assignments in hygiene and tissue products, 2 of them for wet wipes, for entrepreneurs, banks and companies in India and abroad.
What's inside the baby wet wipes facial wet tissue sample report
- Introduction
- Uses and applications
- Market potential
- Manufacturing process
- Raw materials
- Plant and machinery
- Land, building and utilities
- Manpower
- Licences and approvals
- Project cost and means of finance
- Working capital
- Projected profitability
- Cash flow statement
- Projected balance sheet
- Depreciation
- Term loan repayment
- Debt service coverage
- Break-even analysis
- Financial ratios
- Key assumptions
- Conclusion
- Monthly loan repayment schedule
19 pages, five-year projections, illustrative figures.
Open sample reportFree sample or a report for your project?
| What you get | Free sample | NPCS report for your project |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and location | Typical unit | Your capacity, site and state |
| Figures | Illustrative | Built on current prices and quotations |
| Machinery suppliers and quotations | No | Yes |
| Market survey for your region | No | Yes |
| Bank or scheme format (PMEGP, term loan) | No | Yes |
| Use for a loan application | No | Yes |
Real NPCS baby wet wipes facial wet tissue project reports
These are baby wet wipes facial wet tissue project reports NPCS has prepared, with the plant capacity, total capital investment, rate of return and break-even worked out in each. Costs have moved since some were written, so we bring any of them up to date for your capacity and location.
| Project report | Plant capacity | Total investment | Rate of return | Break-even | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby WET Wipes AND Facial WET Tissue | 5000 Nos. Pack/day | ₹1.03 crore | 50% | 39% | Get this report |
| Baby Wet Wipes & Facial Wet Tissue | 50,000 Packs/Day | ₹3.73 crore | 51.2% | 26.8% | Get this report |
| Baby Wet Wipes and Facial Wet Tissues | Baby Wet Wipes (100 Pcs/ Pkt.) : 3,600,000 Pkts/Annum Facial Wet Tissues (30 Pcs/ Pkt.): 3,600,000 Pkts/Annum | ₹8.42 crore | 29% | 32% | Get this report |
Figures as worked out in each NPCS report. Total investment includes plant and machinery, land and building, and working capital.
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Baby Wet Wipes Facial Wet Tissue project report: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start a baby wet wipes manufacturing unit?
A small unit with a semi-automatic machine needs roughly ₹25–75 lakh, and a mid-size automatic line about ₹1–2 crore. Our sample report models a 6,300 packs per day unit at ₹293.81 lakh, including land, building and working capital margin. These ranges are indicative; your project report works out the cost for your pack sizes, capacity and location.
Which machines are needed to make wet wipes?
You need a wet wipes machine that folds the nonwoven, doses lotion and cuts it to the pack count, a flow wrap machine that seals the pack and fixes the lid, a slitting and rewinding machine for jumbo rolls, an RO and UV water system, stainless steel lotion tanks and basic lab equipment for pH and microbial checks.
Is wet wipes manufacturing profitable?
In our illustrative sample, a 6,300 packs per day unit earns a net profit of ₹67.52 lakh on sales of ₹562.28 lakh in Year 3, with a 23% return on investment and break-even at 37% of capacity. Real profit depends on nonwoven prices, the ex-factory price you agree with buyers and how long they take to pay.
Do baby wet wipes need a licence or BIS certification?
Besides Udyam, GST and pollution consent, a wipe whose lotion makes it a cosmetic needs a manufacturing licence from the State Licensing Authority under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020. IS 17787 is the BIS standard for nonwoven wipes, but it is not in the Medical Textiles Quality Control Order of September 2023. Retail packs also need Legal Metrology registration.
Who buys wet wipes from a new manufacturer?
Most new units sell through private label first: pharmacy and baby-care chains, supermarkets, online sellers and D2C brands that want their own name on the pack. Hotels, airlines and restaurants buy small packs in bulk. A regional brand through distributors comes later, once the unit has steady quality and can fund retail margins and promotion.
Wet wipes ka business kaise shuru kare?
Start by choosing your products and buyers, such as 80-wipe baby packs for a private-label client or 10-wipe travel packs for hotels. Then get a project report with machinery quotes, check the cosmetic licence with your state drugs office, apply for a term loan or PMEGP, set up an RO water room and run trial batches before the first order.
Is the sample report free and can I use it for a loan?
The sample is free to view and download. It is an illustrative report that shows the format and depth of an NPCS report; its figures are representative and not based on a real project, so it should not be submitted to a bank. For a loan, NPCS prepares a report for your own capacity, location and loan scheme.
Sources and references
- Cosmetics: regulation of manufacture and importCentral Drugs Standard Control Organisation, checked Oct 2026
- Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4247(E)Ministry of Textiles, Gazette of India, checked Oct 2026
- Draft Quality Control Orders for technical textiles (lists IS 17787:2021 nonwoven wipes)Ministry of Textiles, checked Oct 2026
- Certificate of registration under Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011Department of Consumer Affairs, checked Oct 2026
- PMEGP scheme noteMSME Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, checked Oct 2026
- Wet wipes making unit: model project reportMSME Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, checked Oct 2026
- Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small EnterprisesCGTMSE, checked Oct 2026
The NPCS project team, led by Ajay Kumar Gupta
This page and its sample report are prepared and reviewed by the NPCS project team, which has written techno-economic feasibility studies and detailed project reports since 1994.
Ajay Kumar Gupta founded Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) and leads the organisation. With 40 years of experience in MSME project consulting, he has built the team that has delivered more than 28,000 project reports for clients worldwide, helping entrepreneurs plan and finance profitable manufacturing businesses.
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This page is reviewed every 12 months, or sooner when scheme limits, GST rates, BIS rules or pollution categories change. The sample report is illustrative: its figures are generated from industry-typical ratios for a unit of this size, checked so every statement balances, and are not taken from any client project.