Abstract: A disposable, absorbent diaper comprising a topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet associated with the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core has a dusting layer of mechanical pulp fibers, a continuous primary layer of mechanical pulp fibers containing from about 8% to about 60%, on a total primary layer dry weight basis, of discrete particles of polymeric gelling material, and a water-permeable core reinforcing layer disposed between the dusting layer and the primary layer. The mechanical pulp fibers, preferably chemithermomechanical pulp fibers, have an average fiber length of at least about 1.9 mm and are in a highly disintegrated condition.

Abstract: Absorptive devices comprising a facing element, a support element, an absorbent core, and a backsheet. The facing element is a body fluid permeable, unbonded, carded web of resilient, hydrophobic fibers which has been affixed to the supporting element through the means of spaced apart regions of bonding. The supporting element is a body fluid permeable planer sheet compatible with and affixed to the facing element. The absorbent core must absorb and retain body fluids while the backsheet must be impermeable to such fluids. The four elements are superimposed one upon another in the order mentioned and are united in that position to form devices such as disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinent pads and the like.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning compositions and articles comprising certain water-insoluble particulate clays and dispensing means especially adapted for use in automatic clothes dryers are described.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning compositions and articles comprising certain water-insoluble particulate clays and dispensing means especially adapted for use in automatic clothes dryers are described.