| 摘要 |
<p>A tampon applicator (10) is provided having a barrel (12) and/or a plunger (16) molded from a pulp-based material. The barrel (12) can be molded such that it includes a molded fingergrip area (20) having a textured surface, at least one gripping structure (22), or any combination thereof. Petals (26) may be molded on the pledget ejection end (28) of the barrel (12). In addition, the exterior surface of the barrel is molded such that it is textured, smooth, or any combinations thereof. The molded tampon applicator (10) exhibits superior flushability and compostability characteristics, without compromising the strength of the barrel (12) or plunger (14).</p> |
