Catamenial tampon employing composite yarn as withdrawal cord

摘要

The present invention is directed to a catamenial tampon which includes a primary absorbent member and a withdrawal cord having a withdrawal portion and an attachment portion. The attachment portion is joined to the primary absorbent member. The withdrawal cord includes a composite yarn, which includes a continuous string, and a secondary absorbent member joined to a part of the continuous string. The continuous string is woven according to a predetermined weaving manner after being provisionally twisted, thereby forming the attachment portion and the withdrawal portion.