Sydney nappy factory closes after over 30 years

It's the end of an era for one of Australia's most loved brands as the Huggies factory in Sydney's south west closed today after more than 30 years. 

A total of 220 workers were made redundant at the Ingleburn factory, as Kimberley Clarke shifts production to sites around Asia.

Huggies nappies are among the products it made, with millions of Australian children wearing them since the factory opened in 1988.

The company said the change is all about getting faster access to research and technology.

Employees expressed their sadness as they finished work for the last time.

"Pretty sad because we have been working with each other for a long time now. Most of the people 30 years plus," one told 9News.

Another said "I have been here for 26 years. I will start a new adventure".

Australian parents have expressed concern the changes will affect the quality and the price of the product.

The company have denied that notion.

But critics called today a very sad day for manufacturing in Australia.