Abstract: A nonwoven material that provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the nonwoven material which is indicative of a functional benefit of the nonwoven material. The signal is delivered by use of a plurality of visually distinct fibers that are visually distinct from an adjacent background color of the top surface.

Abstract: An absorbent article that provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which is indicative of a functional benefit of the article. The signal is delivered by use of a plurality of visually distinct fibers that are visually distinct from an adjacent background color of the top surface.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage having a backing material; an adhesive applied to said backing material; and a wound-contacting pad applied to said adhesive is disclosed. The backing material comprises a first outer layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer; an inner layer comprising an elastic polymer; and a second outer layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: The dressings of the invention comprise at least two components: an absorbent substrate having a first skin-facing surface and a second opposing surface; and a discontinuous coating of a semi-solid composition having an ointment-like feel overlying a portion of the first surface of said absorbent substrate. The absorbent substrate is useful as a passive dispenser of at least one active ingredient that may be contained therein. The discontinuous coating is essentially non-adherent to the skin and is useful as an active dispenser of at least one active ingredient that may be contained therein. In preferred embodiments the dressing of the invention contains at least one and more preferably at least two active ingredients intended to provide therapeutic benefit to the skin.

Abstract: An intimate napkin for use with an undergarment, having: a substantially planar and elongated frame (3, 3′) comprising a first face having a liquid pervious material layer, and a second face, opposite to the first face, having a liquid impervious material layer; an absorbing core (2) inserted in the frame (3,3′) between the liquid pervious material layer and the liquid impervious material layer, the liquid impervious material layer having a first inner surface faced to the core (2), and a second outer surface, opposite to the first surface, faced outwardly, which constitutes the outer face of the napkin (1,1′); and an adhesive layer applied to the second outer surface, the napkin (1,1′), wherein the adhesive layer is comprised of at least five lines of adhesive (4) substantially spaced apart, the adhesive ratio ranges from 8 to 25 g/m2, and the adhesive has a shear value of at least 2.0 Kgf is disclosed.

Abstract: The dressings of the invention comprise at least two components: an absorbent substrate having a first skin-facing surface and a second opposing surface; and a discontinuous coating of a semi-solid composition having an ointment-like feel overlying a portion of the first surface of said absorbent substrate. The absorbent substrate is useful as a passive dispenser of at least one active ingredient that may be contained therein. The discontinuous coating is essentially non-adherent to the skin and is useful as an active dispenser of at least one active ingredient that may be contained therein. In preferred embodiments the dressing of the invention contains at least one and more preferably at least two active ingredients intended to provide therapeutic benefit to the skin.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage comprising a backing material, an adhesive and a wound-contacting pad which has improved comfort and improved resistance to unraveling when the body part to which it is adhered is flexed. Improved comfort and resistance to unraveling are obtained by tapering the bandage from the center region thereof to each of its opposed ends.

Abstract: The dressings of the invention comprise at least two components: an absorbent substrate having a first skin-facing surface and a second opposing surface; and a discontinuous coating of a semi-solid composition having an ointment-like feel overlying a portion of the first surface of said absorbent substrate. The absorbent substrate is useful as a passive dispenser of at least one active ingredient that may be contained therein. The discontinuous coating is essentially non-adherent to the skin and is useful as an active dispenser of at least one active ingredient that may be contained therein. In preferred embodiments the dressing of the invention contains at least one and more preferably at least two active ingredients intended to provide therapeutic benefit to the skin.

Abstract: Adhesive bandage, comprising an adhesive tape (10, 60) having an external surface and an internal surface, the latter presenting two adhesive end portions (13a) to be seated on and attached to the user's skin, and a median portion (13b) that will be seated on the skin area to be treated, said median portion (13b) carrying a plurality of homogeneously distributed microcapsules (30), which will contact the skin area to be treated, and which are formed in a pharmaceutically acceptable material, said microcapsules (30) being ruptured by external pressure or by dissolution in liquids exuded from the skin, and each microcapsule (30) containing at least one active agent presenting at least one of the anesthetic, antiseptic, hemostatic, healing, and antibiotic functions.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage comprising a backing material, an adhesive and a wound-contacting pad which has improved comfort and improved resistance to unraveling when the body part to which it is adhered is flexed. Improved comfort and resistance to unraveling are obtained by tapering the bandage from the center region thereof to each of its opposed ends.

Abstract: An intimate napkin for use with an undergarment, having:

Abstract: The dressings of the invention comprise at least two components: an absorbent substrate having a first skin-facing surface and a second opposing surface; and a discontinuous coating of a semi-solid composition having an ointment-like feel overlying a portion of the first surface of said absorbent substrate. The absorbent substrate is useful as a passive dispenser of at least one active ingredient that may be contained therein. The discontinuous coating is essentially non-adherent to the skin and is useful as an active dispenser of at least one active ingredient that may be contained therein. In preferred embodiments the dressing of the invention contains at least one and more preferably at least two active ingredients intended to provide therapeutic benefit to the skin.