FASTENING TAB AND SIDE PANEL OF DISPOSABLE DIAPER AND DISPOSABLE DIAPER

摘要

There is provided a fastening tab or side panel for a disposable diaper (herein below sometimes referred to simply as a "fastening tab") with an opening formed in the fastening tab or side panel base member or a notch on the terminal end of the fastening tab or side panel base member. When an invention fastening tab or side panel of an adult or baby disposable diaper (herein below sometimes referred to simply as a "diaper") is pulled outward, the fastening tab or side panel in some embodiments can be pulled out by hooking the fastening tab or side panel at an opening (the "opening" formed by a discrete opening or a notch) with a finger. The opening helps the fastening tab to have good handleability on the diaper when the diaper is fixed to a user. A fastening tab having openings or notches, with the side having the notches being attached to the diaper such that the notch forms an "opening", also distributes forces at the side of the diaper. When the fastening tab is pulled the resulting forces are distributed in at least two directions around the sides of the openings or notches. This improves the fit of the diaper around the waist and/or around the thighs. The opening(s) also improves the visibility of the location of the fastener attachment and increases comfort of the fastening tab.