Abstract: In one embodiment, a packaged absorbent article includes: a package and an absorbent article. The package includes a first end, a second end, and package sides extending from the first end to the second end. The first end is folded along a first fold axis toward the second end such that the package sides fold over toward an inner major surface to form a pouch with pouch sides, and the second end folded along a second fold axis toward the pouch to form a flap. The absorbent article includes a fluid permeable cover disposed over an absorbent member. The article is folded along a longitudinal axis, and the folded absorbent article is disposed in the pouch with the fluid permeable cover disposed adjacent the inner major surface. The package flap engages at least a portion of the pouch.

Abstract: An absorbent feminine care article (40) can include a liquid-permeable cover (62); and an absorbent member (66) which is operatively joined with the cover (62). The cover (62) can include a hydrophilic first layer portion (68) operatively joined with a relatively less hydrophilic, second layer portion (30). The second layer portion (30) can be positioned on a bodyside of the article (20); and the first layer portion (28) can be positioned between the second layer portion (30) and the absorbent member (66).