Abstract: A disposable wearable absorbent article comprises a chassis having an absorbent core and first and second side panels extending transversally outwards towards respective outer edges. Each of the first and second side panels comprises a mechanical fastening material affixed to an outer end portion of the panel whereby, in use, the first and second side panels can extend around a user's waist to couple the first and second side panels to the chassis. Each of the side panels is gathered in a longitudinal direction to form at least one pleat extending in the transverse direction, and comprises a binding material affixed to respective side panels to maintain each of the first and second side panels in a gathered configuration. A method for forming disposable wearable absorbent articles is also disclosed.

Abstract: A disposable wearable absorbent article comprises a chassis having an absorbent core and first and second side panels extending transversally outwards towards respective outer edges. Each of the first and second side panels comprises a mechanical fastening material affixed to an outer end portion of the panel whereby, in use, the first and second side panels can extend around a user's waist to couple the first and second side panels to the chassis. Each of the side panels is gathered in a longitudinal direction to form at least one pleat extending in the transverse direction, and comprises a binding material affixed to respective side panels to maintain each of the first and second side panels in a gathered configuration. A method for forming disposable wearable absorbent articles is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention refers to a disposable cover for use in an incubator for premature infants comprising a moisture-pervious surface layer and a preferably moisture-impervious back sheet, wherein the total weight of the cover before use is communicated to the caregiver by indication on said cover, a label accompanying said cover or on the package for said cover. The cover may further be provided with a wetness indicator.

Abstract: The invention refers to a disposable cover for use in an incubator for premature infants comprising a moisture-pervious surface layer and a preferably moisture-impervious back sheet, wherein the total weight of the cover before use is communicated to the caregiver by indication on said cover, a label accompanying said cover or on the package for said cover. The cover may further be provided with a wetness indicator.

Abstract: An absorbent article (10) includes an absorbent core (12) disposed between an inner coversheet (14) and an outer coversheet (16). The article further includes at least one disposal fastener (18) which is directly or indirectly joined to the outer coversheet (16). The disposal fastener (18) includes a fastening element (20) which allows the article to be secured in a configuration that provides a convenient disposal after the article has been used. The disposal fastener (18) is covered by a material layer (22) having a surface area such that it extends beyond the disposal fastener (18). The material layer (22) is attached to or forms an integral part of the outer coversheet (16) so as to keep the disposal fastener (18) hidden when not in use. The material layer (22) is releasable from the outer coversheet (16) so as to expose the disposal fastener (18) for use.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a liquid-permeable cover sheet, a liquid-impermeable cover sheet, and an absorption body arranged between the cover sheets. The article defines a longitudinal direction, a front portion in the longitudinal direction, and a rear portion in the longitudinal direction. The upper cover sheet, together with an underlying wadding material, defines a laminate which, at least in the rear portion, is designed with at least one through-slit which defines an opening for passage of bodily excretions through the slit, and the slit is surrounded by binding areas which, together with a resilient action of the wadding material, define a raised area on the surface of the article.

Abstract: An absorbent article including an inner cover sheet, an outer cover sheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the inner coversheet and the outer coversheet, said article further including at least one disposal fastener, the disposal fastener having a fastening element adapted to fasten to at least a portion of the outer coversheet which allows the article to be secured in a configuration that provides a convenient disposal after the article has been used, the disposal fastener further including a pull-tab, the article further including a pocket formed by at least one of the inner cover sheet and the outer cover sheet, one end of said disposal fastener being attached to the one of the inner cover sheet and the outer cover sheet at a location within the pocket and the pull-tab protrudes from the pocket so that the disposal fastener can be pulled out from the pocket.

Abstract: An insert for use together with an absorbent article such as a nappy, an incontinence product, a sanitary towel, a panty liner or the like. The insert has an first side, a second side and an essentially non-urine-absorbing spacer element adapted to keep a portion of the absorbent article at a distance from the skin of a wearer during use. The insert also includes an essentially non-urine-absorbing liquid-permeable retaining layer located against the spacer element, the retaining layer being capable of retaining feces.

Abstract: An absorbent body includes a set of first strips and a set of second strips, wherein the first and second strips are coupled to each other in order to form an absorbent layer of the body. The first and second strips are coupled to each other by the first strips being provided with cuts in which the second strips are arranged.

Abstract: A fastening device for an absorbent article has a receiving portion with an opening, and a tab element which is shaped so that it can be inserted into the opening of the receiving portion upon closing the article. It is characteristic that both the tab element and the receiving portion have fasteners. By the fact that both the receiving portion and the tab element have fastener, a strong and stable connection is formed between the components of the fastening device.

Abstract: An absorbent article (10) includes an absorbent core (12) disposed between an inner coversheet (14) and an outer coversheet (16). The article further includes at least one disposal fastener (18) which is directly or indirectly joined to the outer coversheet (16). The disposal fastener (18) includes a fastening element (20) which allows the article to be secured in a configuration that provides a convenient disposal after the article has been used. The disposal fastener (18) is covered by a material layer (22) having a surface area such that it extends beyond the disposal fastener (18). The material layer (22) is attached to or forms an integral part of the outer coversheet (16) so as to keep the disposal fastener (18) hidden when not in use. The material layer (22) is releasable from the outer coversheet (16) so as to expose the disposal fastener (18) for use.

Abstract: An absorbent product includes a backsheet, a topsheet and an absorbent core structure located therebetween, the core including a topsheet-facing surface which is fixedly attached to the topsheet. A low friction zone is arranged between the topsheet and the topsheet-facing surface in an area where said topsheet is not attached to the topsheet-facing surface, or a sheet is secured at a portion of its periphery to the topsheet and the low friction zone is placed above the topsheet. These arrangements alleviate skin damage.

Abstract: An absorbent product includes a backsheet, a topsheet and an absorbent core structure located therebetween, the core including a topsheet-facing surface which is fixedly attached to the topsheet. A low friction zone is arranged between the topsheet and the topsheet-facing surface in an area where said topsheet is not attached to the topsheet-facing surface, or a sheet is secured at a portion of its periphery to the topsheet and the low friction zone is placed above the topsheet. These arrangements alleviate skin damage.

Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent article (1; 1?) such as a diaper, an incontinence shield, a sanitary towel or the like, comprising an upper, liquid-permeable cover sheet (2), a lower, liquid-impermeable cover sheet (3), and an absorption body (22) arranged between the cover sheets (2, 3), said article (1; 1?) defining a longitudinal direction, a front portion (5) in the longitudinal direction, and a rear portion (6) in the longitudinal direction. The invention is characterized in that the upper cover sheet (2), together with an underlying wadding material (4), defines a laminate which, at least in said rear portion (6), is designed with at least one through-slit (21; 21?) which defines a corresponding opening for passage of bodily excretions through said slit (21; 21?), and in that said slit (21; 21?) is surrounded by binding areas (24) which, together with a resilient action of the wadding material (4), define a raised area (23; 23?) on the surface of said article (1; 1?).

Abstract: An absorbent body includes a set of first strips and a set of second strips, wherein the first and second strips are coupled to each other in order to form an absorbent layer of the body. The first and second strips are coupled to each other by the first strips being provided with cuts in which the second strips are arranged.

Abstract: An insert for use together with an absorbent article such as a nappy, an incontinence product, a sanitary towel, a panty liner or the like. The insert has an first side, a second side and an essentially non-urine-absorbing spacer element adapted to keep a portion of the absorbent article at a distance from the skin of a wearer during use. The insert also includes an essentially non-urine-absorbing liquid-permeable retaining layer located against the spacer element, the retaining layer being capable of retaining feces.