Absorbent articles with intricate graphics

摘要

Absorbent articles are disclosed that have been printed with active graphics alone or in combination with permanent graphics to create a wetness indicator. Different active graphic compositions and/or permanent graphic compositions are combined so as to make the wetness indicator very prominent on the article. In addition, when the absorbent article is wetted, the active graphics undergo a change that is easily noticed by the wearer or the caregiver for the wearer. In one embodiment, for instance, active graphics are positioned within a distinctive frame. The frame focuses a person's attention onto the active graphics. The active graphics fill most of the surface area of the frame such that when the absorbent article is wetted, a clearly noticeable change occurs.

主权项

1. An absorbent article comprising:
an outer cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the outer cover includes an initial amount of white space; an absorbent structure positioned adjacent to the interior surface of the outer cover; at least one active graphic incorporated into the absorbent article such that the at least one active graphic is visible from a surface of the article; and a framing device or an outline that substantially surrounds the at least one active graphic, wherein the framing device or the outline is concentric with the at least one active graphic and highlights the at least one active graphic, the framing device or outline comprising a permanent graphic and all of the active graphics having a total surface area of at least 800 mm2, wherein the framing device or the outline has a perimeter that defines a surface area therein, all of the active graphics present occupying from about 35% to about 90% of the surface area of the framing device or outline, wherein once the active graphics are activated, the amount of white space on the outer cover changes at least by 15%.