LOW pH, OPTIMAL ORP, AND ODOR-REDUCING FIBERS, A PROCESS FOR MAKING THE FIBERS, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM

摘要

The present disclosure provides low pH fibers that are treated with additives, preferably after regenerating the cellulosic fiber, to control the pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in an aqueous environment where the fiber is placed. The low pH fibers can be formed into fibrous articles such as tampons or wipes. The low pH fibers with the additives provide health benefits to the user in that they hinder the ability of harmful bacteria to flourish.