/ BEYOND COTTON
a legacy of passion and progress
50 Anos
Creation of Hidrofer
Hydrofer Fire
New Hidrofer facilities
First Zig-Zag Cotton
CARLOS SILVA
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
MANUELA SILVA
CEO
HELDER SILVA
COO
ANA DUARTE
SHAREHOLDER
/ 50 years / message
For nearly five decades, Hidrofer has been much more than a hydrophilic cotton industry — it is a driving force in innovation in this sector. Founded in 1975, it has built a legacy based on trust, precision and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
What began as a visionary idea has become a benchmark in the sector, marked by cutting-edge technology, visionary leadership and a faithful commitment to quality.
We don’t just supply cotton — we create value. We establish lasting partnerships that go beyond the commercial relationship. Our solutions are designed to be agile, high-performance and tailored to industries that demand accuracy and consistency. More than a producer, we are a strategic enabler — we combine advanced technology, deep industry knowledge and a culture of continuous progress.
A legacy of passion and evolution. Since day one, we’ve been pioneers — we don’t follow the market, we help shape it.
Our agility and adaptability have allowed us to grow side by side with our customers, anticipating needs, optimizing processes and raising industry standards. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and precision, we guarantee solutions that outperform, endure and stand out in a competitive market.
Innovation that drives the future. For us, progress is not an option — it is the starting point. We continually push the boundaries of hydrophilic cotton transformation, applying the latest technological advances to redefine performance, efficiency and sustainability.
Today, as we celebrate half a century of history, we reaffirm hydrophilic cotton as the essence of our identity — but it is the trust of our customers, the focus on innovation, the consistency of quality and the commitment to sustainability that define our trajectory.
We look to the future with ambition: to diversify our value proposition, expand markets and continue to be a reference — for the excellence of who we are and what we do.
/ BEYOND COTTON
a legacy of passion and progress
Creation of Hidrofer
Hydrofer Fire
New Hidrofer facilities
First Zig-Zag Cotton
Ball production
Record production
Cotton swab production
Creation of the MILUX brand
9001 Certification
Certification 13485
Creation of the DON COTTON brand
Creation of the HELANA brand
14001 Certification
Plastic injection molding for packaging
Tocological compresses
New factory
Cotton rolls with and without paper
Creation of the HIDROCOTTON brand (water jet tech)
Manufacturing of plastic bags with thread
Acquisition of P&C
Structure from 70 to 130 employees
Production of compresses
Production of dental rolls
Injection automation
Own production of paper sticks
CARLOS SILVA
PRESIDENTE E FUNDADOR
MANUELA SILVA
CEO
HELDER SILVA
COO
ANA DUARTE
SHAREHOLDER
/ 50 YEARS / mensagem
For nearly five decades, Hidrofer has been much more than a hydrophilic cotton industry — it is a driving force in innovation in this sector. Founded in 1975, it has built a legacy based on trust, precision and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
What began as a visionary idea has become a benchmark in the sector, marked by cutting-edge technology, visionary leadership and a faithful commitment to quality.
We don’t just supply cotton — we create value. We establish lasting partnerships that go beyond the commercial relationship. Our solutions are designed to be agile, high-performance and tailored to industries that demand accuracy and consistency. More than a producer, we are a strategic enabler — we combine advanced technology, deep industry knowledge and a culture of continuous progress.
A legacy of passion and evolution. Since day one, we’ve been pioneers — we don’t follow the market, we help shape it.
Our agility and adaptability have allowed us to grow side by side with our customers, anticipating needs, optimizing processes and raising industry standards. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and precision, we guarantee solutions that outperform, endure and stand out in a competitive market.
Innovation that drives the future. For us, progress is not an option — it is the starting point. We continually push the boundaries of hydrophilic cotton transformation, applying the latest technological advances to redefine performance, efficiency and sustainability.
Today, as we celebrate half a century of history, we reaffirm hydrophilic cotton as the essence of our identity — but it is the trust of our customers, the focus on innovation, the consistency of quality and the commitment to sustainability that define our trajectory.
We look to the future with ambition: to diversify our value proposition, expand markets and continue to be a reference — for the excellence of who we are and what we do.