Locally made diapers go on sale this week

Mrs Andre at the diaper assembling machine

Seychellois mothers will as from this week have the option of using Bebe Cool, a new brand of quality diapers produced at the Diaper Factory at the Providence Industrial Estate (PIE).

Conceived by young businesslady Jennifer Andre, Diaper Factory is the result of strong beliefs that with a little commitment, determination and necessary financial support entrepreneurs can do a lot to initiate new local products and bring business to the country.

Mrs Andre feels that though she is investing in the imports of raw materials, she is in a big way helping to save the country on much needed foreign exchange.

When people learn to appreciate Seychelles-made products, she said, they would contribute to reduce the imports of similar items.

Bebe Cool will be sold in three different colours and sizes, namely small, medium and large, in various shopping centers on Mahe. The diapers are being sold at the wholesale price of R55 for a packet of 24.

The materials including cotton padding, outer and inner layers and elastic bands are imported from South Africa and assembled in the factory in Shreeji Construction building. The factory has the capacity to produce 800 diapers per hour.

Expressing strong optimism about her business and inviting mothers to trust Bebe Cool, Mrs Andre is giving her assurance that the diapers are very absorbent and with quality as good as those imported from overseas. The basic materials being used overseas, she says, are similar to what she is using.

She says that the diapers, that have already been market-tested are environmentally friendly and contain no substance that could be harmful to babies or give them rash.

Mrs Andre has also launched an appeal to daycare centers interested in buying Bebe Cool to get in touch with her.

The packaging for Bebe Cool are made by local company BM Plastics.

The company has invested R100,000 in the setting up of the factory and in importing the technology from South Africa.

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