A protective insert (10) operatively attachable to an inner, body-facing layer of a garment. The protective insert generally comprises, a first, operatively inner layer (12) comprising a moisture-wicking, odour resistance, fluid absorbent fibre with or without a waterproof laminate-film; and a second, operatively outer layer (14) comprising a breathable, odour resistant, water repellent fibre to further prevent fluid passage through the garment; wherein the operatively inner layer faces the body of a user while the operatively outer layer faces away from the body of a user, in use.

A diaper changing pad and a cover for a diaper changing pad is provided. The diaper changing pad or diaper changing pad cover includes at least one region on its top surface that has male mechanical fastening structures that allow a clean diaper to be positioned in an open configuration, ready to be used in a diaper changing routine.

A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and an auxiliary article.

A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and an auxiliary article.

A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and a sensor. The absorbent article may comprise a garment-facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The sensor may be disposed in and/or on the absorbent article. The sensor may be separable from the absorbent article. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article.

A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and a sensor. The absorbent article may comprise a garment-facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The sensor may be disposed in and/or on the absorbent article. The sensor may be separable from the absorbent article. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article.

The present disclosure presents a process of forming an aqueous ink onto an ink receptive laminate of a liquid impermeable absorbent article film by ink-jet printing. The process generally includes the steps of corona treating the laminate, applying meltblown fiber onto the laminate and applying ink droplets that are smaller than the meltblown fiber onto the fiber and laminate. An ink-jet printed laminate is also disclosed.

A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and a sensor. The absorbent article may comprise a garment-facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The sensor may be disposed in and/or on the absorbent article. The sensor may be separable from the absorbent article. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article.

A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and a sensor. The absorbent article may comprise a garment-facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The sensor may be disposed in and/or on the absorbent article. The sensor may be separable from the absorbent article. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article.

A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and a sensor. The absorbent article may comprise a garment-facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The sensor may be disposed in and/or on the absorbent article. The sensor may be separable from the absorbent article. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article.