Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles. Specifically, the present invention relates to a personal care article having improved performance. The present invention is directed to personal care articles, including feminine pads, having a multi-component liquid absorbent structure that provides maximum protection, reduces leakage and generally stays dry to the touch, provides a better fit, and, after an insult, is more aesthetically pleasing because it masks or hides more liquid. The absorbent articles include a multi-component liquid absorbent structure that has a first liquid absorbent component that is a coherent, flexible matrix including stratified layers of fibrous material as well as a second liquid absorbent component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles. Specifically, the present invention relates to a personal care article having improved performance. The present invention is directed to personal care articles, including feminine pads, having a multi-component liquid absorbent structure that provides maximum protection, reduces leakage and generally stays dry to the touch, provides a better fit, and, after an insult, is more aesthetically pleasing because it masks or hides more liquid. The absorbent articles include a multi-component liquid absorbent structure that has a first liquid absorbent component that is a coherent, flexible matrix including stratified layers of fibrous material as well as a second liquid absorbent component.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin is provided which is capable of transmitting viscous menstrual fluid into the absorbent portion of the napkin without cover runoff. The napkin has a fluid permeable cover which is integrated with a portion of the absorbent matrix. This portion of the absorbent matrix is also designed to provide increased comfort, initially during use, and after the napkin has become wet.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a panty liner type of feminine napkin having an absorbent pad and a fluid permeable cover which is coterminous with the absorbent pad at each of the longitudinal ends. The process involves adhering the wrap to the pad with a water-based emulsion adhesive, selectively moistening the pad and compressing the coterminous longitudinal ends.