TAMPON WITH ENHANCED LEAKAGE PROTECTION

摘要

This invention relates to absorbent tampons. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved absorbent tampon having improved leakage performance. Tampons, having a primary absorbent member and a mass of secondary absorbent material are disclosed. The mass of secondary absorbent material is typically located generally proximate the withdrawal end of the primary absorbent member. The primary absorbent member has a first capillary pressure and the secondary absorbent member has a second capillary pressure. The second capillary pressure being lower than the first capillary pressure.