A flat-packing machine for producing a package of compressed innerspring units comprises a press device having a first pressing tool and a second pressing tool. The press device is configured to compress an innerspring unit between the first pressing tool and the second pressing tool while one of the first pressing tool and the second pressing tool holds one or more further previously compressed innerspring units in a compressed state.

Disclosed is a packaging assembly for a home goods product, including but not limited to a packaging assembly for a pillowcase, and associated methods. The packaging can receive the home goods product in a folded configuration. The packaging can display a first side of the home goods product and a second side of the home goods product, respectively. The first and second sides of the home goods product may be displayed on a common side of the packaging. The materials of the first and second sides may differ by the fabric composition of the material and/or the color of the material.

Disclosed is a packaging assembly for a home goods product, including but not limited to a packaging assembly for a pillowcase, and associated methods. The packaging can receive the home goods product in a folded configuration. The packaging can display a first side of the home goods product and a second side of the home goods product, respectively. The first and second sides of the home goods product may be displayed on a common side of the packaging. The materials of the first and second sides may differ by the fabric composition of the material and/or the color of the material.

The hose caddy for expandable hoses comprises a housing formed from a bottom surface and sidewalls to define an open interior. A top is hingedly coupled to the housing to control access to the interior of the housing. A flexible elongated body is coupled to the housing using a guidance rail assembly. The flexible elongated body can be extended or retracted along the guidance rail assembly, and includes a hook for attaching the hose caddy to a water faucet.

A package containing a stack of folded disposable absorbent articles, the package being formed of flexible polymeric film, and having a path of perforations or scoring defining a hood opening structure, is disclosed. The hood opening structure may be configured to open proximate the fold noses of the articles for easy tactile identification, grasping and withdrawal of individual ones thereof, and may be configured so as to serve as an effective package reclosure device whereby the package may be used to store the unused supply of articles following opening. The package, and printed commercial artwork and product information on the package surfaces, may be configured such that the fold noses are disposed at the apparent bottom of the package, for improved standing stability when the package is shelved.

A tissue paper package not prone to losing shape. Film-packaged tissue paper comprising a pop-up type substantially cuboid bundle of tissue paper packaged with a flexible resin packaging film, and characterized in that air vents for providing communication between the inside and the outside of the package are formed at positions on the packaging film facing short-side surfaces of the bundle of tissue paper where no folded edges are arranged.

A tissue paper package not prone to losing shape. Film-packaged tissue paper comprising a pop-up type substantially cuboid bundle of tissue paper packaged with a flexible resin packaging film, and characterized in that air vents for providing communication between the inside and the outside of the package are formed at positions on the packaging film facing short-side surfaces of the bundle of tissue paper where no folded edges are arranged.

A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package includes a package material comprising natural fibers. The package material forms a front panel, a back panel opposite the front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel opposite the top panel. The panels define an interior compartment, wherein the one or more absorbent articles are disposed in the interior compartment. At least three of the panels are free of seams. The package material has a Basis Weight of between about 50 gsm and about 120 gsm, according to the Basis Weight Test Method. The package is recyclable.

A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package includes a package material, wherein the package material has natural fibers and exhibits an MD tensile strength of at least 5.0 kN/m and an MD Stretch of at least 3 percent, each as determined via ISO 1924-3 as modified herein. The package further includes a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel. The package is sealed.

A package of one or more absorbent articles is described. The package includes a package material having natural fibers and a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel. The package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed therein. The package material exhibits a water vapor transmission rate under stress conditions “SCWVTR” in accordance with ASTM F1249, as modified herein, which is about 300 g/(m.sup.2*day) or less. The package material is recyclable, and wherein each of the one or more absorbent articles includes super absorbent polymer (SAP) in an amount of greater than about 5 grams per article.