摘要 |
The present invention is related to a tampon for feminine hygiene. The tampon (30) is made of compressed fibrous material having an outer surface. The outer surface of the tampon (30) is at least partially provided with spirally shaped, pressed longitudinal grooves (42) which define spirally shaped longitudinal ribs (40). The tampon (30) is preferably compressed radially with respect to its longitudinal axis. Furthermore, the invention is related to a method and operated for producing said tampon. A considerable reduction of the risk of leakage after the tampon has been put into use is achieved by extending the time over which the tampon absorbs a body fluid, and by enlarging the surface of the tampon and increasing the fiber quantity available for immediate absorption of body fluid after the introduction of the tampon, in particular in the area of the fiber core. |