Abstract: A thermoplastic foam composite has at least one active agent layer, which includes active agent materials that are coated with a thermal-sticky polymer, and which is bonded to at least one surface of a soft, flexible, absorbent thermoplastic foam layer. The thermoplastic foam composite can exhibit desirable active agent properties while maintaining sufficient integrity, absorbency, and/or flexibility for specific applications. In some aspects, an adhesive can be utilized to assist with bonding the active agent layer to the thermoplastic foam layer. The thermoplastic foam composite can be utilized as an article, such as a packaging, wiper, towel, or insulation product, or can be incorporated as a component into a variety of other articles, including personal care articles, health/medical articles, and household/industrial articles, for example.

Abstract: A stretchable absorbent article comprises a stretchable backsheet and an absorbent core that is at least partially enveloped by a stretchable core wrap. The absorbent core has a quantity of superabsorbent materials contained within a matrix of polymer fibers. The stretchable core wrap has a mean flow pore diameter of less than about 41 microns. The stretchable article may additionally have a stretchable bodyside liner as well as other stretchable components. The stretchable absorbent article can provide greater performance as well as greater comfort and confidence among the user.