Abstract: A feminine hygiene pad is disclosed. The disclosed pad has a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis, and has a topsheet including a nonwoven web, a backsheet, and an absorbent structure between the topsheet and the backsheet. The nonwoven web includes at least a first arrangement of first apertures having a first average size, and a second arrangement of second apertures having a second average size. The first average size is greater than the second average size. The first arrangement occupies a rectangular central region centered about the longitudinal axis and straddling the lateral axis. The first average size is 0.4 mm2 to 0.6 mm2; and the central region has an Average Percent Open Area of 1 to 12 percent. The second arrangement occupies one or more regions laterally and/or longitudinally outboard of the central region, and the second average size is 0.05 mm2 to 0.2 mm2.

Abstract: This application generally relates to absorbent articles comprising aqueous-based odor control compositions and non-complexed perfume compositions, applied in patterns which do not substantially overlap, and methods of making the same.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a liquid pervious topsheet wherein at least a portion of the topsheet has been treated to become hydrophobic; a backsheet joined to said topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet, said absorbent core having an inner surface oriented toward the skin of the wearer when said absorbent article is being worn and an outer surface oriented toward the garment of the wearer when said absorbent article is being worn; and a surfactant applied to at least a portion of said outer surface of said topsheet wherein the topsheet has been treated hydrophobic and wherein the hydrophilic surfactant is added to the areas treated hydrophobic.

Abstract: A feminine hygiene pad, having a topsheet of a unitary fibrous nonwoven web, is disclosed. The web includes bicomponent staple topsheet fibers having an average denier of 3.0 to 5.0 and a sheath-core bicomponent configuration, wherein the sheath component comprises polyethylene (PE) and the core component comprises polyethylene terephthalate (PET), in a weight ratio of PE:PET of 40:60 to 60:40; the fibers include hydrophobic fibers; and the web includes inter-fiber bonds randomly distributed therewithin along the x-, y- and z-directions, wherein the inter-fiber bonds are present where sheaths of adjacent fibers are fusion-bonded together without compression.

Abstract: A feminine hygiene pad is disclosed. The pad may include a topsheet comprising a nonwoven web, and a fluid management layer beneath the topsheet. The web may include bicomponent staple fibers having an average denier of 1.5 to 2.5 and a sheath-core configuration, have a basis weight of about 18 gsm to 40 gsm, and a plurality of randomly-distributed inter-fiber bonds wherein sheaths of adjacent fibers are fusion-bonded together without compression. The sheaths may comprise PE and the cores may comprise PET, in a weight ratio of 40:60 to 60:40. The web may be formed predominantly of hydrophobic fibers, or the web may include a blend of hydrophilic fibers and hydrophobic fibers, in a weight ratio of 30:70 to 70:30, wherein fiber hydrophilicity is effected by application of a surface treatment composition. The topsheet may bear an application of an anti-stick agent and/or have a pattern of apertures therethrough.

Abstract: Material webs suitable for use in conjunction with disposable absorbent articles are disclosed herein. The material webs comprise a melt additive that when subjected to thermal energy may be encouraged to bloom across the entirety of the web or in localized areas of the web where localized thermal energy is applied.

Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles suitable for absorbing and containing body exudates are disclosed herein. These articles include an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface; a backsheet; an absorbent core; and a surface modifying composition disposed on the topsheet, wherein the composition comprises hydrophobic particles and a hydrophobic binder in a ratio of binder to particles of 4:1 to 1:4 and wherein, post insult, the article has a Topsheet Stain Area of less than 30 mm2.

Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles suitable for absorbing and containing body exudates are disclosed. These articles include an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface; a backsheet; an absorbent core; and a surface modifying composition disposed on the topsheet. The body surface exhibits a static water contact angle of 120 to 160 degrees and a contact angle hysteresis of from about 10 to 30 degrees.

Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles suitable for absorbing and containing body exudates are disclosed. These articles include an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface; a backsheet; an absorbent core; and a surface modifying composition disposed on the topsheet. The composition includes hydrophobic particles and a hydrophobic binder.

Abstract: A liquid permeable substrate for an absorbent article is disclosed. The substrate comprises a nonwoven hydrophobic layer. The substrate comprises a plurality of recesses, a plurality of projections, and a plurality of land areas. The land areas surround at least a majority of the plurality of projections and a plurality of the recesses. The plurality of recesses, the plurality of projections, and the plurality of land areas together form a first three-dimensional surface on a first side of the substrate and a second three-dimensional surface on a second side of the substrate. A hydrophilic material is positioned only proximate to at least some of the apertures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to patch comprising a fibrous element comprising a filament-forming material and a microorganism, further comprising a liquid pervious first layer comprising a body facing surface and a garment facing surface opposite to the body facing surface, an attachment means disposed at least partially on the garment facing surface of the first layer, and a removable release liner at least partially covering the attachment means when the attachment means comprises an adhesive.

Abstract: An article of commerce comprising at least one absorbent article and a personal care composition is provided. The absorbent article or component thereof comprises a microorganism. The absorbent article and personal care composition are intended to be used together according to a regimen and can optionally be defined in a single sellable article of commerce.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hygiene article comprising a fibrous element comprising a filament-forming material and a microorganism, wherein the microorganism present in the fibrous element exhibits less than a 3 log viability loss after being exposed to 25° C./65% RH conditions for 8 weeks as measured according to the Viability Test Method.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application, for example, is provided. In some examples, the composition can include particular cyclic oligosaccharides, a fragrance, and a volatile solvent. The compositions disclosed herein may provide a longer lasting fragrance.