An array of absorbent articles includes a first absorbent insert, a second absorbent insert and one or more reusable outer covers configured to support the first absorbent insert to form a first absorbent article and/or configured to support the second absorbent insert to form a second absorbent article. The first absorbent insert has a first capacity and a first dry mass and the second absorbent insert has a second capacity and a second dry mass. The second dry mass is no more than 15% greater than the first dry mass and the second absorbent capacity is at least 15% greater than the first absorbent capacity.

A pair of disposable light biodegradable plastic/natural rubber or latex-free gloves into the production and packaging of tampons and feminine pads; alternately, the Sani-Hanz gloves could be produced with a tampon pocket in the center for use in holding a tampon of the lady's choice. With one glove to be used during the insertion process, and one in the removal process, the Sani-Hanz would not only act as a barrier to prevent the user's hand and clothing from contamination by blood spatter and blood-borne pathogens, but also act as a handy disposal bag for both the tampon applicator (first glove) and the soiled tampon (second glove).

A portable sanitary staging assembly is utilized to place an infant or a baby on while changing a diaper, or to stage an injured person or animal, such as for triage or emergency medical treatment in the field, or for a person or animal receiving medical attention outside of a typical medical environment. A portable sanitary staging assembly includes a sanitary paper dispenser assembly having a dispenser/protector tube dimensioned to receive sanitary paper therein, the dispenser/protector tube having a dispenser slot formed through a portion of the dispenser/protector tube to facilitate dispensing the sanitary paper. A sanitary pad assembly having a main sanitary pad is interconnected to a portion of the sanitary paper dispenser assembly. A cutter mechanism is affixed to a portion of the portable sanitary staging assembly to facilitate removal and disposal of soiled sanitary paper after use.

A packaged feminine care absorbent article includes an absorbent article with an absorbent structure and a shell. The absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. The shell is configured for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a liquid-impermeable layer, a body-facing surface, and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer and the absorbent structure is attached directly to the garment-facing surface of the shell. The absorbent article is configurable between a before use packaged configuration and a use configuration. The absorbent structure is folded longitudinally about at least two transverse fold lines and a portion of the shell overlies a portion of the absorbent structure in the packaged configuration.

Apparatuses and methods herein may be configured to utilize existing high speed assembly lines with dedicated packaging apparatuses to assemble various kinds of packages of absorbent articles. Absorbent articles advancing from an assembly line are diverted before reaching a dedicated packaging apparatus. The diverted absorbent articles are transported to a selectable packaging apparatus to be placed in containers containing desired quantities and/or types of absorbent articles to create select packages. Carriers are movably connected with a track, wherein a linear synchronous motor independently moves the carriers along the track. Diverted absorbent articles are transferred to a carrier in a receiving zone, and the diverted absorbent articles are moved along the track from the receiving zone to a drop off zone. The diverted absorbent articles are then transferred from the carrier in the drop off zone to a selectable packaging apparatus.

A multi-piece diapering system is based on a removable, disposable absorbent channel insert diaper having hydrophobic interior leg gathers and a water impermeable backer, but without waist tabs or bands or elastic to secure the channel to the user and optionally without leg cuffs. The absorbent channel insert may be used in a single-use disposable diaper to allow such disposable diaper to be re-used multiple times by replacing the channel insert diaper when soiled. The absorbent channel insert diaper may also be used with underwear as the supporting shell, or with other exterior diaper shells or base layer diapers.

A manufacturing method for customized fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) comprising the production of the customized goods in a main production process stream or a side stream. The method further comprises temporarily storing the customized goods in a side stream process and subsequently re-inserting said goods into the main production process stream. The customized goods may be finally packaged in a dedicated pack or in a pack that also contains non-customized goods. The method is suitable for, but not limited to, articles such as diapers, absorbent products, tissues and other hygienic products.

A multi-piece diapering system is based on a removable, disposable absorbent channel insert diaper having hydrophobic interior leg gathers and a water impermeable backer, but without waist tabs or bands or elastic to secure the channel to the user and optionally without leg cuffs. The absorbent channel insert may be used in a single-use disposable diaper to allow such disposable diaper to be re-used multiple times by replacing the channel insert diaper when soiled. The absorbent channel insert diaper may also be used with underwear as the supporting shell, or with other exterior diaper shells or base layer diapers.

A method for managing different stages in a women's life, the stages related to the reproduction cycle of women. The method includes the steps of recognizing a plurality of stages in a women's life and preparing a kit for each stage. Each kit includes printed publications and healthcare products for use in the management of the stage. The printed publication includes information about the stage and instruction of using healthcare products.

An article of manufacture for providing an emergency period hygiene garment is disclosed. A carrying pouch contains the components of the emergency period pod including an undergarment, a fabric cover-up, disposable sanitary wipes, and a sanitary napkin or tampon. The various components may be stored within the carrying pouch and carried by a woman for use during an unexpected start of her menstrual period. The undergarment is shown having a detachable side component with connection elements coupled to each side of the undergarment from its waist to the crotch allowing the undergarment to be separated from its front and rear portions for ease of removal.