Abstract: An absorbent article, such as, for example, a diaper, that is toxin-free and made from plant-based, biobased, all natural, clean ingredients. In one embodiment, the absorbent article is a diaper made from plant-based resin, comprising: (i) a first layer, wherein the first layer is a cotton top sheet with a wax-based coating deposited on an exterior surface of the first layer (adjacent to the wearer's skin, or “user-facing”); and (ii) a second layer, wherein the second layer is an acquisition/distribution layer (ADL), and wherein the ADL is comprised of two sub-layers of different materials, a first sublayer comprising an apertured film acquisition sub-layer disposed on top of, and laminated to, a second sub-layer comprising a non-woven acquisition layer.

Abstract: This application provides, at least in part, a fiber refining machine and a method of using the same. The fiber refining machine includes a fiber feeding assembly, a rotary brush assembly and a rotary cutter assembly. The fiber feeding assembly comprises a feeding nip formed between a rotatable roll a nose bar and configured to feed a fibrous material through the nip. The rotary brush assembly includes a wire wheel positionable downstream of the feeding nip and configurable to comb the fed fibrous material to remove connective tissue and/or resinous coating therefrom and to separate the combed fibrous material into individual fibers. The rotary cutter assembly includes at least one rotatable knife and a stationary anvil, the rotary cutter assembly configurable to receive and cut the separated individual fibers into predetermined lengths.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.

Abstract: A method of making a cover material for an absorbent article including the steps of providing a fibrous nonwoven substrate, the substrate having a tortuousity value in the range of about 0.8 to about 3.0, applying a particulate skin care material to the substrate, the particulate skin care comprising a particulate material having a particle size in the range of about 1 micron to about 75 microns, and applying a compressive force to the substrate to impregnate the substrate with the particulate skin care material.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, the absorbent core including a material-free zone extending, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the transfer layer including a planar portion having an upper surface and a lower surface and a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface.

Abstract: A cover material for an absorbent article including a fibrous nonwoven substrate, the substrate having a tortuousity value in the range of about 0.8 to about 3.0, and a particulate skin care material including a particulate material having a particle size in the range of about 1 micron to about 75 microns.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent layer arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: A body attachable absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent layer arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent layer arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: A body attachable absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer and an absorbent system arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the absorbent article being drapeable and possessing the absorbency attributes required of a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: A method of making a cover material for an absorbent article including the steps of providing a fibrous nonwoven substrate, the substrate having a tortuousity value in the range of about 0.8 to about 3.0, applying a particulate skin care material to the substrate, the particulate skin care comprising a particulate material having a particle size in the range of about 1 micron to about 75 microns, and applying a compressive force to the substrate to impregnate the substrate with the particulate skin care material.

Abstract: A cover material for an absorbent article including a fibrous nonwoven substrate, the substrate having a tortuousity value in the range of about 0.8 to about 3.0, and a particulate skin care material including a particulate material having a particle size in the range of about 1 micron to about 75 microns.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article made from an absorbent nonwoven fabric having a first fibrous layer containing only non-absorbent fibers and a second fibrous layer containing absorbent fibers. An apertured film is secured to the first fibrous layer of the nonwoven fabric. Optionally, a top layer may be secured to the second fibrous layer of the nonwoven fabric. The absorbent article may be used as a wound covering or as a component of a variety of products such as adhesive bandages, disposable diapers and sanitary protection products.