The present invention is a multifunctional disposable absorbent article providing numerous features including, in addition to containment and absorption of bodily fluid secretions, improved feel, dryness, and comfort upon a person's skin, odor control and anti-microbial properties, and sufficient strength to support lifting and transferring of a person.

The presently disclosed subject matter relates to nonwoven materials and their use in cleaning articles. More particularly, the nonwovens are layered structures, which can include a tacky additive. The nonwoven materials can be used to attract and collect particles, and can have improved cleaning efficiency.

An absorbent article for personal hygiene is disclosed with an absorbent core sealed between a liquid impermeable garment-side liner and a liquid permeable body-side cover together with an attached bacterial isolation pad, consisting of an absorbent layer sealed between an extension of the liquid impermeable garment-side liner and a liquid permeable topsheet which can be positioned to overlay the anal region of the body-side cover. A detachable bacterial isolation pad from the absorbent article and from the body-side cover is provided. Hygienic gripping tabs at the front-facing end of the absorbent article and at the rear-facing end of the bacterial isolation pad allow sanitary handling during removal of a soiled article.

The invention relates to an antiallergen patch comprising at least a first, adhesive layer having a first surface intended to fasten the patch to an article and a second surface to which a second, continuous allergen-proof barrier layer is attached, a third layer made of a breathable material, designed to absorb water vapour and dry quickly, said third layer being intended to be in contact with the skin of a person wearing the article, and a fourth, bonding layer, which is placed between the second and third layers and secures said second and third layers to one another.

Such an antiallergen patch may be placed on a watch case back or on a bracelet.

A urethral barrier device for preventing urinary tract infections includes a patch, which has a size and a shape allowing it to be positionable on a vestibule between labia minora and between a vaginal opening and a clitoris of a vulva. The patch thus overlays an external urethral orifice of a urethra without the patch impeding access to the vaginal opening or the clitoris. The patch comprises an upper layer and a lower layer. The upper layer comprises elastomer and thus is impervious to bacteria. The lower layer comprises adhesive and adhesively attaches the patch to the vestibule with the patch extending over the external urethral orifice. The patch prevents bacteria from entering the urethra through the external urethral orifice during sexual intercourse, thereby preventing a urinary tract infection.