Abstract:
An absorbent article includes a stretchable substrate layer and an absorbent core formed directly on the substrate layer, and adhesively attached to the substrate layer. The absorbent core includes about 40-99% by weight superabsorbent particles and about 1-60% by weight adhesive fibers. The absorbent core does not prevent the substrate layer or absorbent article from stretching. The absorbent article can be a personal care absorbent article or a medical absorbent article, and is suitably stretchable or elastic in at least one direction.
Abstract:
A visually coordinated absorbent product includes a product component having a body side liner, a garment side outer cover and an absorbent core disposed between the body side liner and the garment side outer cover. The product component has at least a first and second visual characteristic, wherein the first visual characteristic is different than the second visual characteristic. The product component is disposed in a packaging component having at least the first and second visual characteristics. In one embodiment, the packaging component is an individual pouch sized and configured to hold a single, individual product component. In various embodiments, the visual characteristics can include color, embossment, printing, and/or side sealing.
Abstract:
A disposable garment having a multicolored scene graphic is disclosed. In particular embodiments, the multicolored scene graphic includes a focal graphic and a background graphic, wherein the background graphic appears blurry relative to the focal graphic to enhance the conspicuousness of the focal graphic. Methods for making such articles are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Product quality data may be obtained using a computer-based survey application configured to present images to a survey participant. The participant may be prompted to provide qualitative data pertaining to at least one perceived attribute of the product, with the qualitative data associated with a particular region of the product, for example, with particular coordinates of an image. Data may be collected from a plurality of participants and stored in a database. The data may be correlated, analyzed, and presented in various forms, such as charts, displays, and overlays on the original images. The product quality data may be used in providing purchase guidance, such as product recommendations, to consumers. The purchase guidance data may be provided by a client device linked to one or more servers. The client device may include an in-store kiosk. The purchase guidance data may be provided as part of an e-commerce web site.
Abstract:
A visually coordinated absorbent product includes a article component having a body side liner, a garment side outer cover and an absorbent core disposed between the body side liner and the garment side outer cover. The article component has at least a first and second visual characteristic, wherein the first visual characteristic is different than the second visual characteristic. The article component is disposed in a packaging component having at least the first and second visual characteristics. In one embodiment, the packaging component is an individual pouch sized and configured to hold a single, individual article component. In various embodiments, the visual characteristics can include color, embossment, printing, and/or side sealing.