Abstract: The present invention relates to an interlabial pad which is attached between female labia, especially to the pad which can be used together with the sanitary napkin, which has a good sealing efficiency with the labia deepest portion when the user moves and can prevent the chance that the leak of the menstrual blood or the dropping off of the pad is occurred. Further the interlabial pad comprises the absorbing sheet portion facing to the body side upon wearing the pad and the support sheet portion backing the absorbing sheet portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interlabial pad which can be worn by closely fitted between the labia with high adhesion to the inner thigh of a user, and can be used irrespective to the depth of the labia of the user having a configuration by which a sure and sanitary wearing can be achieved. A sheet body including an absorbent body is provided to have a dual structure of a main sheet body (2) and a sub-sheet body (6). A long convex area (3) formed by bending the main sheet body (2) is provided on the body side surface of the main sheet body (2) so as to be inserted in between the labia. Furthermore, the interlabial pad is formed to be in a state capable of double changeover by providing two finger insertion openings for holding the interlabial pad on a fingertip when wearing the interlabial pad (1). A first finger insertion opening (19A) is formed between the main sheet body (2) and the sub-sheet body (6) and a second finger insertion opening (19B) is formed between the sub-sheet body (6) and a mini sheet piece (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an individual wrapping body for wrapping an interlabial pad in which the number of live microorganism is suppressed and an exterior container for enclosing two or more of the individual wrapping bodies. An object is to provide an individual wrapping body capable of preventing microorganism from entering to female genital from outside and maintaining the state of equilibrium of indigenous microorganism. The individual wrapping body comprises an interlabial pad and an individual wrapping container for covering and enclosing the whole portion of the interlabial pad. A processing for suppressing the number of live microorganism is applied to the interlabial pad and, by the processing, the number is suppressed to be 100 or less even a period of 6 months after the manufacture. Also, provided is a package for surrounding two or more of the individual wrapping bodies.

Abstract: An individually wrapped feminine care absorbent article package is provided to provide consumers with the ability to discretely carry individual feminine care articles. An absorbent article is contained in a wrapper material configured into a closed pouch, the absorbent article being removed by a consumer opening the pouch and withdrawing the article. An attachment mechanism is disposed directly on an outer surface of the pouch and provides a consumer with the ability to discretely attach the pouch to their person or clothing so as to be not outwardly visible yet readily accessible to the consumer.

Abstract: An array of disposable absorbent article configurations is provided comprising a sequence of designs corresponding to a wearer's stages of development. A merchandising system facilitates consumers' selection of an absorbent article configuration by appropriately matching an absorbent article configuration with a particular wearer's stage of development. The system includes indicia exhibiting pictorial representations of the absorbent article configurations fitted to wearer's at corresponding stages of development enabling a consumer to choose the appropriate absorbent article configuration for a particular wearer.

Abstract: An individually wrapped feminine care absorbent article package includes an absorbent article contained within a pouch having an openable flap. The pouch is made from a wrapper material having an inner film layer and at least one fibrous material outer layer having a tactile cloth-like softness as compared to the film layer.

Abstract: A stack (130) of absorbent articles (101) including at least a first absorbent article and a second absorbent article adjacent in the stack (130), each article (101) being individually wrapped in a wrapping cover (100) comprising a container part (112) and a lid part (111) releasably attached to the outside of the container part (112). The lid part (111) on the second absorbent article is attached to the wrapping cover (100) of the first absorbent article by a releasable attachment (133) which is stronger than the attachment between the lid part (111) and the container part (112) on the wrapping cover (100) of the second absorbent article.

Abstract: A nonwoven web and method of preparing a novel nonwoven web of synthetic fiber are disclosed. An aqueous solution amide crosslinked synthetic precursor polymer is extruded under defined conditions through a plurality of die orifices to form a plurality of threadlines. The threadlines are attenuated with a defined primary gaseous source to form fiber under conditions of controlled macro scale turbulence and under conditions sufficient to permit the viscosity of each threadline, as it leaves a die orifice and for a distance of no more than about 8 cm, to increase incrementally with increasing distance from the die, while substantially maintaining uniformity of viscosity in the radial direction, at a rate sufficient to provide fiber having the desired attenuation and mean fiber diameter without significant fiber breakage. The attenuated threadlines are dried with a defined secondary gaseous source. The resulting fibers are deposited randomly on a moving foraminous surface to form a substantially uniform web.

Abstract: A laminate including an elastic nonwoven layer and a barrier film layer can stretch freely and provide a high level of breathability. The elastic layer and the film layer can be minimally bonded to one another, such as around a periphery of one or both layers. The laminate is particularly suitable for making absorbent articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hygiene article, with an individual wrapping. The wrapping comprises a longitudinal section of a tubular, flatly folded strip provided with a flat side forming an outer side, and which forms an inner side of the wrapping, and having a longitudinal axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the hygiene article. One longitudinal end is sealed in liquid-tight manner, and the other end is open or can be opened. The hygiene article is laid on the flat inner side of the longitudinal section of the tubular strip, and is folded onto itself together with the longitudinal section around two transversal axes. Longitudinal edges of the longitudinal section are detachably connected to one another to hold the hygiene article in a folded configuration inside the wrapping, to be able to remove the article from the wrapping before use, for disposing of the article, and to be able to insert the same into the open end of the longitudinal section after use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrapper for individually packaging absorbent articles for personal hygiene, especially tampons. The wrapper of the present invention is provided with an opening means, which prevents the wrapper from becoming separated into more than one piece of wrapper material upon being opened.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article for managing bodily fluids, comprising a high coefficient of friction (“COF”) backsheet and at least one tape tab extending therefrom. The tape tab comprises a minimum amount of pressure sensitive adhesive sufficient to maintain the position of the article when a user's undergarments are away from her body. When the undergarments are near her body, the high COF backsheet acts as the predominant means for maintaining the position of the article due to normal forces exerted by the user's body and undergarments. When the user wants to remove the article from her undergarments, the tape tab provides additional advantages. The user may grasp the tape tab itself for removing the article as an alternative to grasping a portion of the soiled article. In addition the soiled article may be folded or rolled up, and then held in that configuration with the tape tab, for convenient and discreet disposal.

Abstract: The combination of a package and plural absorbent pads, e.g., pantiliners. Each of the pads is an elongated generally planar member having a body engaging surface and an opposed liquid barrier surface. Each of the pads is folded along a line extending transversely to the long dimension of the pad so that its body engaging surface forms the inner surface of the folded pad and its liquid barrier surface forms the outer surface of the folded pad. The folded pads are stacked on top of one another. The package can be of various shapes, e.g., a pouch, a parallelepiped gusseted member, etc., and is formed of a flexible sheet material, e.g., a plastic film. It has a hollow interior into which the stack of pads is located. The package includes an openable mouth, e.g., a weakened or breakable line in a portion of the material making up the package, two overlapping edges of the material making up the package, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an individually folded and wrapped product, comprising and absorbent article and an enveloping sheet. The absorbent article is provided with side flaps and adhesive regions that aid in fixing it to a wearer's panties, keeping it in the correct position and avoiding the occurrence of leakage. The enveloping sheet totally encloses the absorbent article when the absorbent article is transversely folded over itself with the flaps in an open position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the article to the skin which adhesives provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprises an absorbent core and a backsheet associated with the absorbent core. The backsheet has a garment facing side and a first end edge in the first end region. The absorbent article further comprises adhesive attachment means disposed on the garment facing side of the backsheet for securing the absorbent article to an undergarment. The adhesive attachment means has an adhesive pattern which includes (a) a central adhesive section disposed on or along the longitudinal center line. The central adhesive section has a first end in the first end region. The adhesive pattern further includes (b) a pair of side adhesive sections each disposed transversely outboard of the central adhesive section, respectively. Each of the side adhesive section has a first end in the first end region. The first ends of each side adhesive section extends substantially to the first end edge of the backsheet.

Abstract: A disposal cover comprising a single sheet of flexible, fluid-impervious material with a tape fastening system applied to the sheets perimeters is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the sheet has two outwardly curved sides which taper toward two opposing ends. In use, a used sanitary item, either a pad or a tampon, is placed longitudinally in the center of the cover, and the curved sides and tapered ends are folded until they overlap, and then are fastened together with a tape fastening system. This results in the used sanitary item being completely concealed in a compact, sanitary package that can be easily and discreetly disposed of through the solid waste system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hygiene product including an absorbent article having a top layer for facing a wearer and a back layer having a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on a garment surface thereof, and a packaging sheet in which the absorbent article is wrapped. The packaging sheet has a first surface and a second surface. At least 50% of the top layer of the absorbent article faces the first surface of the packaging sheet. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer of the absorbent article is covered with a release sheet. The absorbent article is wrapped in the packaging sheet such that the second surface of the packaging sheet appears externally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article for managing bodily fluids, comprising a high coefficient of friction (“COF”) backsheet and at least one tape tab extending therefrom. The tape tab comprises a minimum amount of pressure sensitive adhesive sufficient to maintain the position of the article when a user's undergarments are away from her body. When the undergarments are near her body, the high COF backsheet acts as the predominant means for maintaining the position of the article due to normal forces exerted by the user's body and undergarments. When the user wants to remove the article from her undergarments, the tape tab provides additional advantages. The user may grasp the tape tab itself for removing the article as an alternative to grasping a portion of the soiled article. In addition the soiled article may be folded or rolled up, and then held in that configuration with the tape tab, for convenient and discreet disposal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hygiene product including a sanitary napkin, a release sheet and a packaging sheet. Wing portions of the sanitary napkin are folded back against a body surface of a main body portion of the sanitary napkin, and pressure sensitive adhesive layers of the wing portions are covered with the release sheet. A stack of the packaging sheet, the sanitary napkin and the release sheet are so folded into the hygiene product that only the packaging sheet is exposed externally. A portion of the packaging sheet protruding rearwardly from a rear end of the sanitary napkin is bonded to an exterior surface of the release sheet at a position spaced rearwardly away from the pressure sensitive adhesive layers of the wing portions.

Abstract: An individually wrapped feminine care absorbent article package includes an absorbent article contained within a pouch having an openable flap. The pouch is made from a wrapper material having an inner film layer and at least one fibrous material outer layer having a tactile cloth-like softness as compared to the film layer.

Abstract: A combination for managing the involuntary loss of bladder control is disclosed along with a method of using and manufacturing the combination. The combination includes an anti-incontinent agent capable of reducing urinary loss and an absorbent article capable of absorbing urine that is lost from the body. The anti-incontinent agent is enclosed in a first wrapper and the absorbent article is positioned adjacent to the wrapped anti-incontinent agent. A pouch encloses the wrapped anti-incontinent agent and the absorbent article to keep both items sanitary. A combination of a disposable absorbent article and information related to an anti-incontinent agent is also disclosed.

Abstract: An individually packaged absorbent article is disclosed. The individually packaged absorbent article comprises an absorbent article and a wrapper. The absorbent article extends in a longitudinal direction and includes a main body portion having a pair of longitudinal side edges, a pair of end edges, a garment surface, and a body surface. The absorbent article includes a pair of flaps joined to the main body portion and extending laterally outward beyond the longitudinal side edges of the main body portion. The garment surface of each of the flaps has a flap fastener. The flaps are folded over the body surface of the main body portion to expose the flap fasteners. The wrapper for the absorbent article has a main wrapper sheet The body surface of the main body portion is disposed to face the main wrapper sheet. The flap fastener of the flap is releasably affixed to the main wrapper sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent product, such as a diaper, a pant diaper, an incontinence pad, a sanitary towel or the like. The absorbent product has an absorption body with a generally oblong shape with two longitudinal sides, two transverse sides, a longitudinal center line, and also includes a first, liquid-permeable surface layer and a second, essentially liquid-impermeable surface layer, an essentially liquid-impermeable backing layer, an absorption body positioned between said liquid-permeable surface layer and said backing layer, two leakage barriers made of flexible material in the longitudinal direction on each side of the longitudinal center line and the first, liquid-permeable surface layer. Each leakage barrier has a first edge permanently fastened along the first, liquid-permeable surface layer and a second edge which extends in the direction of the longitudinal center line of the absorbent product. Each leakage barrier also has a first surface and a second surface.

Abstract: An individual package of a body fluid absorbent article can instantly take care of used body fluid absorbent article without staining fingers with a used substance disposing sheet immediately after opening the package upon changing the body fluid absorbent article. In the individual package of a body fluid absorbent article, a used substance disposing sheet to be used for wrapping a used absorbent body taken out from a user's body for disposal, is packed within the individual package together with the body fluid absorbent article. The package sheet is provided with a cutting portion for separating the packaging bag into bag fractions. A part of the used substance disposing sheet is fixed to one of the bag fractions.

Abstract: An absorbent article that provides leakage protection and/or skin protection, as well as methods for using and preparing the absorbent article and novel compositions and composites for use in the absorbent article, is disclosed. The absorbent article comprises a permeable topsheet; a substantially impermeable backsheet; an absorbent core positioned between said permeable topsheet and said substantially impermeable backsheet; and a hydrophobic composition selectively disposed on the absorbent article to contain leakage. The hydrophobic composition is disposed at one or more leak protection zones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an individually folded and wrapped product, comprising and absorbent article and an enveloping sheet. The absorbent article is provided with side flaps and adhesive regions that aid in fixing it to a wearer's panties, keeping it in the correct position and avoiding the occurrence of leakage. The enveloping sheet totally encloses the absorbent article when the absorbent article is transversely folded over itself with the flaps in an open position.

Abstract: Disclosed is an individually packaged body fluid absorbent article including: a body fluid absorbent article including an absorbent body to be inserted into the vagina of a user; and a bag in which the body fluid absorbent article is individually packaged. Instructions for use of the body fluid absorbent article are indicated on the bag.

Abstract: Disclosed is a package including an absorbent article and a packaging member. The packaging member is formed of a nonwoven fabric composed of thermoplastic fibers. The nonwoven fabric has a plurality of heat-fused portions arranged thereon in a predetermined pattern. The heat-fused portions are formed by pressing and heat-fusing the nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric has a tensile strength of from 4.5 to 20 N/25 mm in MD and from 4.5 to 15 N/25 mm in CD and has a breathability resistance of at least 0.04 kPa-s/m.

Abstract: An individually packaged absorbent article is disclosed. The individually packaged absorbent article comprises an absorbent article and a wrapper. The absorbent article extends in a longitudinal direction and includes a main body portion having a pair of longitudinal side edges, a pair of end edges, a garment surface, and a body surface. The garment surface of the main body portion has a main fastener. The wrapper for the absorbent article has a main wrapper sheet and a main fastener cover. The body surface of the main body portion is disposed to face the main wrapper sheet. The main fastener of the main body portion is covered by the main fastener cover. The main fastener cover is joined to the main wrapper sheet. The main body portion and the wrapper are folded as a unit at least about one transverse axis such that the garment surface is oriented inwardly with respect to the folded unit. At least a part of the main fastener is exposed when the wrapper is opened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and to an apparatus for producing hygiene products, in particular multi-layered sanitary towels each having an absorbent-material core and cover layers on both sides, the hygiene products first of all being produced just as initial products and then being provided with adhesive with the aid of a sheet material having at least one silicone separating layer, whereupon the hygiene products are packed individually with the aid of the same sheet material and/or are first of all folded, interconnected by virtue of the sheet material being stamped, and packed individually.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin that has a three dimensionally-shaped tube of absorbent material and method of making the same is disclosed. The sanitary napkin comprises: a base pad having a body-facing side, a garment-facing side, and a longitudinal centerline. A tube of absorbent material extends outward from the body-facing side of the base pad and is aligned along the longitudinal centerline of the base pad. In one embodiment, the tube of absorbent material comprises an absorbent material and a cover at least partially wrapping the absorbent material. In this embodiment, the absorbent material is penetrated by autogenous bonds that join one portion of the cover to an opposing portion of the cover. The bonds are selectively placed to provide the tube of absorbent material with a distinct three-dimensional shape.

Abstract: An absorbent article, preferably a sanitary napkin, having a body-facing side, a garment-facing side, a length, a width, and two longitudinal side margins. The sanitary napkin comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to said topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and said backsheet. A pair of flaps are provided, each flap extending from a longitudinal side margin and each of the flaps are folded over the topsheet in a topsheet facing relationship. Means for maintaining the flaps in the topsheet facing relationship have a wipe article associated therewith. In a preferred embodiment the means for maintaining the flaps in the topsheet facing relationship comprises a release strip and the wipe article comprises a wet wipe. In a further embodiment, the absorbent article is an individually packaged sanitary napkin having a releasable wrapper affixed to the backsheet adhesive, and provided in a tri-folded package.

Abstract: A disposable body wastes absorbent article including a pair of barrier side flaps and a pair of barrier end flaps, each of these flaps having a lower portion folded in a sidewise U-shape such that an open end of the U-shape is opposed to an upper portion of the flap.

Abstract: A disposable pull-on garment having at least one pair of extensible car panels extending laterally outward from the chassis in the front or back region. Each ear panel has an outermost edge line and at least one outermost edge line has a non-uniform lateral distance from the longitudinal center line when the garment is in an unseamed flat condition. Seams join the ear panels to the chassis along the outermost edge lines to form two leg openings and a waist opening. In another embodiment, the garment has a pair of extensible ear panels in each of the front and back regions and at least one outermost edge line has a non-uniform lateral distance from the longitudinal center line when the garment is in an unseamed flat condition. Seams join the corresponding front and back ear panels along their outermost edge lines to form two leg openings and a waist opening.

Abstract: A disposal cover comprising a single sheet of flexible material with a tape fastening system applied to the sheet's perimeters is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the sheet has two outwardly curved sides which taper toward two opposing ends. In use, a used sanitary item, either a pad or a tampon, is placed longitudinally in the center of the cover, and the curved sides and tapered ends are folded until they overlap, and then are fastened together with a tape fastening system. This results in the used sanitary item being completely concealed in a compact, sanitary package that can be easily and discreetly disposed of through the solid waste system.

Abstract: A disposable diaper includes a pants-type outer cover and a liquid-absorbent pad. The outer cover has a zone adapted to cover the wearer's urethral meatus and the area in the vicinity thereof and being elastic transversely of the diaper. The pad is attached to an inner surface of the outer cover and its zone intended to be placed against the urethral meatus and the area in the vicinity thereof is placed upon the corresponding zone of the outer cover adapted to cover the urethral meatus and the area in the vicinity thereof and then joined to the outer cover along two zones defined on the outer cover so as to be spaced apart from each other transversely of the diaper.

Abstract: A disposal cover comprising a single sheet of flexible material with a tape fastening system applied to the sheet's perimeters is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the sheet has two outwardly curved sides which taper toward two opposing ends. In use, a used sanitary item, either a pad or a tampon, is placed longitudinally in the center of the cover, and the curved sides and tapered ends are folded until they overlap, and then are fastened together with a tape fastening system. This results in the used sanitary item being completely concealed in a compact, sanitary package that can be easily and discreetly disposed of through the solid waste system.

Abstract: A releasable wrapper for absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, and adult incontinence devices, and the like which have side flaps is disclosed. The releasable wrapper covers the adhesive fasteners on the garment-facing side of the absorbent article and provides an individual package for the absorbent article.

Abstract: An individually packaged absorbent article having a pair of first flaps and a pair of second flaps with fasteners, such as adhesive fasteners thereon, is disclosed. The absorbent article comprises a pair of first flaps and a pair of second flaps joined to the main body portion apart from the first flaps in the longitudinal direction and extending laterally outward beyond the longitudinal side edges of the main body portion. The garment surface of each of the first and second flaps comprises a first flap fastener and a second flap fastener respectively. The first and second flaps are folded over the body surface of the main body portion to expose the flap fasteners. A wrapper for the absorbed article comprises a main wrapper sheet, a first flap fastener cover and a second flap fastener cover. The main wrapper sheet comprises a pair of longitudinal side portions, a pair of end portions, an inner surface facing the main body portion and an outer surface.

Abstract: A lubricated tampon applicator having a sanitary wrapper. The applicator comprises a tubular body having a lubrication cell near its insertion end. The lubrication cell is scored to preferentially fail first at the interior cell membrane, and then the exterior cell membrane as the tampon is expelled from the applicator. The tampon has a lesser circumference about the leading portion than the trailing portion, thereof. In another embodiment the cell is a cage having a scored inner membrane and a leading surface of discrete petals. The cage is covered by an elastic membrane which is turned inward at the central axis and extends through an opening formed by the petals, flares radially outward, and seals against the inner membrane. The sanitary wrapper contains a portion for maintaining the applicator tip coated with lubricant. An adhesive bonds the wrapper to the applicator, effectively containing the lubricant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a package including an absorbent article and a packaging member. The packaging member is formed of a nonwoven fabric composed of thermoplastic fibers. The nonwoven fabric has a plurality of heat-fused portions arranged thereon in a predetermined pattern. The heat-fused portions are formed by pressing and heat-fusing the nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric has a tensile strength of from 4.5 to 20 N/25 mm in MD and from 4.5 to 15 N/25 mm in CD and has a breathability resistance of at least 0.04 kPa-s/m.

Abstract: An individually packaged absorbent article having a pair of first flaps and a pair of second flaps with fasteners, such as adhesive fasteners thereon, is disclosed. The absorbent article is wrapped by a wrapper for individually packaging the absorbent article. The wrapper comprises a main wrapper sheet and a flap fastener cover. Adhesive fasteners of the first and second flaps are releasably covered by the flap fastener cover which is joined to a part of the main wrapper sheet. The flap fastener cover protects the fasteners located on the first and second flaps of the absorbent article. The main wrapper sheet overlays one major surface of the absorbent article and by folding the article and sealing the wrapper in that folded orientation, an individually packaged disposable absorbent article is provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns an absorbent product such as a sanitary napkin, a pantyliner or an incontinence protector with an essentially elongated shape which has at least one attachment flap (22) arranged on a longitudinal side edge (8) of the product and folded over the liquid-permeable surface (2) of the product and having at least one adhesive attachment means (24) on the surface of the attachment flap (22) facing away from the product in the folded condition, and further a packaging wrapper (17) also of essentially longitudinal shape, whereby the packaging wrapper (17) lies on the liquid-impermeable surface (3) of the product and is folded together with the product along at least one transverse fold line (14) on the product to form a package (30).

Abstract: Individual packages to assist the hygienic insertion of an absorbent device into the interlabial space of a female user are disclosed. The individual package includes a wrapper for packaging the absorbent device. The wrapper provides a flexible sheet which is wrapped around the absorbent device. The wrapper being at least partially removable from around the absorbent device wherein at least a portion of the wrapper remains between a user's hands and the absorbent device when the absorbent device is inserted into the interlabial space to prevent the user's hands from contacting the absorbent device for hygienic insertion. The wrapper is folded about the absorbent device relative to the longitudinal axis of the lower portion forming a longitudinal fold, an opposing open end, and transverse side edges. The opposing open end and transverse side edges are sealed forming the individual package.

Abstract: An individually wrapped absorbent article, such as a catamenial device, is disclosed. The absorbent article has first and second ends, first and second longitudinal sides and first and second major surfaces. The second major surface has a garment attachment adhesive secured thereto. The absorbent article is enclosed by a wrapper having first and second ends, first and second longitudinal sides and first and second major surfaces. The first major surface of the wrapper is releasably affixed to the garment attachment adhesive such that the first end of the absorbent article at a minimum is flush with the first end of the wrapper. When so attached, the second end of the wrapper will extend beyond the second end of the absorbent article and the first and second sides of the wrapper will extend laterally outward from the first and second sides of the absorbent article, respectively. An attachment device is secured to the second major surface of the wrapper approximate the first end.

Abstract: A stain protection article and method are disclosed for providing protection against side leakage around a feminine care absorbent article. A pair of stain resistant strips have a stain protection sheet member aligned along a comfort cuff member shaped to accommodate the inside leg of a user. A garment-attachment adhesive on the stain resistant strips attaches to a crotch portion of an undergarment. The stain protection comfort cuff members are composed of an elastic barrier adhesive (EBA) material. The stain resistant strips article and method of the present invention further include providing a feminine care absorbent article completely separate from the pair of stain resistant strips and holding the feminine care absorbent article prior to use in a combination package formed from the first stain resistant strip and the second stain resistant strip. In one embodiment, the first stain resistant strip and the second stain resistant strip have arcuate shaped ends.

Abstract: An individually wrapped absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin which is simple, compact, sanitary, and easy to unwrap for use and to dispose of after use. The absorbent article avoids the need for a separate peel strip and pouch because it is provided with a wrapper that can be folded into a pouch. Substantially the entire backsheet of the absorbent article directly faces the wrapper and is secured to it to form an assembly. In the case of a winged or tabbed type absorbent article, this configuration obviates the need for a separate peel strip to cover the garment adhesive located on the wings or tabs. The assembly is wrapped by folding the lateral flaps thereof longitudinally over one another to enclose the article to prevent the garment adhesive from becoming contaminated. The package is then tri-folded laterally to form an e-shaped pouch. Wrapping and folding can be performed by an in-line process that uses simple equipment and that does not require reversal in the direction of article conveyance.

Abstract: A wrapping construction of an absorbent article includes a sanitary napkin 2 as an absorbent article including a body 3, and a pair of left and right wing portions 4,4 disposed on opposing left and right sides of the body 3. The body 3 is provided on a skin non-contacting surface 32 side thereof with a body adhesive portion 37. Each of the wing portions 4,4 is provided on a skin non-contacting surface 32 side thereof with a wing adhesive portion 41. The construction further includes a wrapping material 5 for individually wrapping the sanitary napkin.

Abstract: An individually packaged absorbent article (20) having a pair of first flaps (24) and a pair of second flaps (25) with fasteners, such as adhesive fasteners (76, 77) thereon, is disclosed. The absorbent article is wrapped by a wrapper (78) for individually packaging the absorbent article. The wrapper comprises a main wrapper sheet (80) and a first flap fastener cover (84). Adhesive fasteners of the first flaps are releasably covered by the first flap fastener cover which is joined to a part of the main wrapper sheet. Adhesive fasteners of the second flaps are releasably covered by an outer surface of the main wrapper sheet. The first flap fastener cover protects the fasteners located on the first flaps of the absorbent article and maintains the flaps in a position which protects an absorbent side of the absorbent article from contamination until the article is ready for use.