Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles with substrates and/or components that include graphics with zones of relatively high print densities and zones of relatively low print densities. In turn, the zones of relatively low print densities may be positioned in regions that are subject to various manufacturing transformations during the assembly process. As such, the graphics may be positioned and/or printed in such a manner so as to reduce noticeable visible results of imprecise and/or inconsistent manufacturing operations performed in areas where the graphics are located.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles with substrates and/or components that include graphics with zones of relatively high print densities and zones of relatively low print densities. In turn, the zones of relatively low print densities may be positioned in regions that are subject to various manufacturing transformations during the assembly process. As such, the graphics may be positioned and/or printed in such a manner so as to reduce noticeable visible results of imprecise and/or inconsistent manufacturing operations performed in areas where the graphics are located.

Abstract: Absorbent articles herein may include components having graphics including unmasked and masked zones, wherein the masked zones are defined by alternating arranged printed and unprinted regions. The masked zones give the appearance that the graphics fade or gradually transition from areas of relatively high print intensities in the unmasked zones to areas of relatively low print intensities. In addition, the graphics may be printed with relatively constant print densities in both masked and unmasked zones, and thus, avoid many of the unintended negative effects and difficulties associated with printing graphics with faded zones of print intensities. As such, substrates and/or components to be incorporated into manufactured absorbent articles include graphics include masked zones that may be positioned and/or printed in such a manner so as to functionally reduce noticeable visible results of imprecise and/or inconsistent assembly operations performed in areas where the graphics are located.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles having a design including: a first graphic extending along a first component, a second graphic extending along a second component, and a discontinuous region separating the first graphic from the second graphic. The discontinuous region is configured to provide the appearance that the first and second graphics form a contiguous design while at the same time mitigating the need to precisely align the graphics on separated components to form a contiguous design during the assembly process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles with components having printed graphics with masked zones having alternatingly arranged printed regions and unprinted regions. Various substrates and/or components to be incorporated into manufactured absorbent articles include graphics with the masked zones positioned and/or printed in such a manner so as to functionally reduce noticeable visible results of imprecise and/or inconsistent manufacturing operations performed in areas where the graphics are located. In some configurations, substrates and/or components include graphics with masked zones positioned in regions that are subject to bonding, cutting, and/or folding transformations during the assembly process, such as for example, side seam regions.

Abstract: Absorbent articles herein may include components having graphics including unmasked and masked zones, wherein the masked zones are defined by alternating arranged printed and unprinted regions. The masked zones give the appearance that the graphics fade or gradually transition from areas of relatively high print intensities in the unmasked zones to areas of relatively low print intensities. In addition, the graphics may be printed with relatively constant print densities in both masked and unmasked zones, and thus, avoid many of the unintended negative effects and difficulties associated with printing graphics with faded zones of print intensities. As such, substrates and/or components to be incorporated into manufactured absorbent articles include graphics include masked zones that may be positioned and/or printed in such a manner so as to functionally reduce noticeable visible results of imprecise and/or inconsistent assembly operations performed in areas where the graphics are located.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles with components having printed graphics with masked zones having alternatingly arranged printed regions and unprinted regions. Various substrates and/or components to be incorporated into manufactured absorbent articles include graphics with the masked zones positioned and/or printed in such a manner so as to functionally reduce noticeable visible results of imprecise and/or inconsistent manufacturing operations performed in areas where the graphics are located. In some configurations, substrates and/or components include graphics with masked zones positioned in regions that are subject to bonding, cutting, and/or folding transformations during the assembly process, such as for example, along outer edges of front and/or back waist regions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles with components having printed graphics with masked zones having alternatingly arranged printed regions and unprinted regions. Various substrates and/or components to be incorporated into manufactured absorbent articles include graphics with the masked zones positioned and/or printed in such a manner so as to functionally reduce noticeable visible results of imprecise and/or inconsistent manufacturing operations performed in areas where the graphics are located. In some configurations, substrates and/or components include graphics with masked zones positioned in regions that are subject to bonding, cutting, and/or folding transformations during the assembly process, such as for example, along inner edges of front and/or back belts and/or leg openings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles having a design including: a first graphic extending along a first component, a second graphic extending along a second component, and a discontinuous region separating the first graphic from the second graphic. The discontinuous region is configured to provide the appearance that the first and second graphics form a contiguous design while at the same time mitigating the need to precisely align the graphics on separated components to form a contiguous design during the assembly process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles having a design including: a first graphic printed on a first component and a second graphic printed on a second component. During the assembly process, the first and second components are combined to form a discontinuous region devoid of printing and separating the first graphic from the second graphic. The discontinuous region extends between an end edge of the first graphic and an end edge of the second graphic and defines an imaginary continuous extension of an established direction of the first graphic to the second graphic. Thus, the discontinuous region helps to provide the appearance that the first and second graphics form a contiguous design while at the same time mitigating the need to precisely align the graphics on separated components to form a contiguous design during the assembly process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles with substrates and/or components that include graphics with zones of relatively high print densities and zones of relatively low print densities. In turn, the zones of relatively low print densities may be positioned in regions that are subject to various manufacturing transformations during the assembly process. As such, the graphics may be positioned and/or printed in such a manner so as to reduce noticeable visible results of imprecise and/or inconsistent manufacturing operations performed in areas where the graphics are located.

Abstract: A multi-component topsheet for an absorbent article includes a first discrete substrate forming about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the topsheet and a second discrete substrate wherein about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the second discrete substrate is joined to the first discrete substrate, wherein the topsheet has a single layer of substrate in about 75% or more of the total area of the topsheet and a dual layer of substrate in about 25% or less of the total area of the topsheet, wherein the dual layer of substrate is formed from an overlap between the first discrete substrate and the second discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate, according to the Overall Substrate Height Test for Substrates with First and Second Projections, has an overall z-directional height of between about 1400 ?m and about 2250 ?m.

Abstract: A multi-component topsheet for an absorbent article includes a first discrete substrate, a second discrete substrate, and a third discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate is disposed at least partially intermediate the first discrete substrate and the third discrete substrate, wherein the second discrete substrate is joined to the first discrete substrate and the third discrete substrate, wherein the topsheet has a single layer of substrate in about 80% or more of the total area of the topsheet and a dual layer of substrate in about 20% or less of the total area of the topsheet.

Abstract: A three-dimensional, liquid permeable substrate for an absorbent article is disclosed. The liquid permeable substrate comprises a first layer and a second layer joined to the first layer to form a composite. The composite comprises a plurality of apertures defined therein, a plurality of bridge portions, a plurality of first projections extending outwardly relative to the bridge portions and a plurality of second projections extending outwardly relative to the bridge portions and the first projections. A majority of the plurality of the second projections have a first z-directional height and a majority of the first projections have a second z-directional height. A majority of the plurality of the bridge portions have a third z-directional height. The first z-directional height may be greater than the second and third z-directional heights. The substrate has an overall z-directional height in the range of about 1300 ?m to about 2500 ?m.