A package of one or more absorbent articles, wherein the one or more absorbent articles are sealed within the package is described. The package has a plurality of panels and a top fold line. The plurality of panels includes a consumer-facing panel and a top panel disposed superjacent to the consumer-facing panel. Each of the plurality of panels has an inner surface and an outer surface. The top fold line is disposed between the consumer-facing panel and the top panel, and the top fold line is colinear, at least in part, with a cross-wise crease. And the package material has natural fibers and has a basis weight of between 60 gsm to 120 gsm, more preferably between 65 gsm to 105 gsm, or most preferably between 70 gsm to 90 gsm, as determined via ISO 536 as modified herein.

A package of one or more absorbent articles, wherein the one or more absorbent articles are sealed within the package is described. The package has a plurality of panels and a top fold line. The plurality of panels includes a consumer-facing panel and a top panel disposed superjacent to the consumer-facing panel. Each of the plurality of panels has an inner surface and an outer surface. The top fold line is disposed between the consumer-facing panel and the top panel, and the top fold line is colinear, at least in part, with a cross-wise crease. And the package material has natural fibers and has a basis weight of between 60 gsm to 120 gsm, more preferably between 65 gsm to 105 gsm, or most preferably between 70 gsm to 90 gsm, as determined via ISO 536 as modified herein.

An absorbent article is provided. The absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet on a wearer-facing side of the absorbent article and a garment-facing laminate on a garment-facing side of the absorbent article. The garment-facing laminate comprises a first nonwoven layer and a second layer joined to the first nonwoven layer. The first nonwoven layer comprises a plurality of apertures. At least 3 of the plurality of apertures in a repeat unit have a different Effective Aperture Area, according to the Aperture Test herein, a different shape, or a different Absolute Feret Angle, according to the Aperture Test herein. The absorbent article comprises an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the garment-facing laminate.

An absorbent article is provided. The absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet on a wearer-facing side of the absorbent article and a garment-facing laminate on a garment-facing side of the absorbent article. The garment-facing laminate comprises a first nonwoven layer and a second layer joined to the first nonwoven layer. The first nonwoven layer comprises a plurality of apertures. At least 3 of the plurality of apertures in a repeat unit have a different Effective Aperture Area, according to the Aperture Test herein, a different shape, or a different Absolute Feret Angle, according to the Aperture Test herein. The absorbent article comprises an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the garment-facing laminate.

A folding apparatus for folding absorbent sanitary articles having an absorbent central body and two wings projecting from opposite side edges of said absorbent central body, comprising: a vacuum conveyor comprising a conveyor belt which holds the absorbent central bodies of said absorbent sanitary articles and moves said absorbent sanitary articles in a longitudinal direction, and a pair of stationary folding elements that engage respective wings of said absorbent sanitary articles while these are moved in said longitudinal direction by said vacuum conveyor, wherein said conveyor belt comprises a plurality of recessed seats which receive the absorbent central bodies of said absorbent sanitary articles, with said wings extending laterally outwards from said recessed seats on an outer surface of said conveyor belt.

A discreet packaged sterile hygiene kit for the unexpected menstrual cycle and safe sex. Kit is comprised such as at least sterile scented underwear, or leggings, and either one in addition to the undergarments/leggings and at least tampons, sanitary pads, panty liners, and at least sterile wipes, and at least prophylactic birth control/safe sex. Packaged uniquely in a small confined vacuum packed plastics packaging which fits inconspicuously inside a purse, backpack, locker, desk, vehicle glove box, or any place of choosing; thus allowing its user maximum and or ultimate privacy. Underwear is folded tightly then inserted into the packaging in one pocket followed by the insertion of either tampons, sanitary pads, panty liners, wipes or prophylactic into another pocket. Extra items being provided in its own packaging material. Package is sealed and packaged in a manner that will allow displaying via; vending machines, store racks, or any retail display.

A multi-layer film includes a first-seal layer and a second-seal layer. The multi-layer film may be used to form a package for consumer-care products.

A composite includes a first substrate and a second substrate joined in a bonding region, wherein the first substrate comprises a first Peak Force Tensile Strength and the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The first Peak Force Tensile Strength is greater than or equal to the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The bonding region has a Bond Density of about 10% to about 22%; and a Composite Tensile Strength at Peak Force that is within about 15% of the second Peak Force Tensile Strength.

A disposable absorbent article may include a chassis that includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and a leg gasketing system and a waist gasketing element. The leg gasketing system may include an inner cuff and an outer cuff; the inner cuff may include an inner cuff folded edge and an inner cuff material edge and the outer cuff may include an outer cuff material edge such that the web of material is folded outward to form the inner cuff folded edge. When tested by the Blowout Method Test as described herein, the disposable absorbent article has a Blowout Percent Leakage of less than about 9.0%.

The present invention is intended to provide an absorbent article that is excellent in anti-odor effect at the time of disposal. A pants-type disposable diaper includes an anti-odor tape that has a first gas barrier layer coupled to the pants-type disposable diaper and a second gas barrier layer that is stuck in a separable manner to either front or back surface of the first gas barrier layer via an adhesive agent containing an anti-odor agent. The anti-odor tape takes an anti-odor measure by separating the second gas barrier layer from the first gas barrier layer to expose the adhesive agent to the outside at the time of disposal of the pants-type disposable diaper.