Tork, a global leader in professional hygiene and part of Essity, continues to advance its commitment to inclusive hygiene, an approach focused on making public washroom hygiene more accessible, comfortable, and usable for a wider range of people. 

Inclusive hygiene addresses both visible and invisible barriers that can affect how people experience public washrooms, including challenges related to mobility, sensory sensitivities, privacy, and anxiety. As washrooms are among the most frequently used spaces in workplaces, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, and transport hubs, improving hygiene accessibility is an important element of overall user experience and well-being. 

A Global Initiative with Local Relevance 

As part of its global efforts, Tork launched the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene in 2025. The coalition brings together international experts in areas such as restroom access, behavioural science, and design to help better understand barriers in public washrooms and explore practical ways to reduce them. 

Insights from this work also informed the development of the Inclusive Hygiene Playbook, a guidance resource created by Tork to support facility managers in improving hygiene experiences through practical, research-based recommendations. 

These initiatives provide a framework that can be applied across different markets, including Türkiye, where organizations are increasingly focused on creating safer, more welcoming, and more inclusive public spaces. 

Supporting Facilities Across Key Sectors 

The Inclusive Hygiene Playbook focuses on actionable principles such as: 

• Creating washroom environments that feel clean, safe, and well maintained 
• Improving comfort and privacy to support user confidence 
• Using hygiene design and communication to demonstrate care for diverse user needs 

These principles are particularly relevant for sectors in the region such as healthcare, hospitality, offices, education, and transportation, where washroom experiences can influence visitor satisfaction, employee comfort, and operational performance. 

Commitment to Better Hygiene Experiences 

Through its professional hygiene solutions, services, and knowledge sharing, Tork continues to support organizations in the region that aim to raise hygiene standards while responding to the needs of a diverse population. By applying inclusive hygiene principles, facilities can take meaningful steps toward improving both hygiene outcomes and user experience. 

Visit our website for more information on how Tork supports inclusive hygiene : Here