AN INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ABSORBENT ARTICLE WHICH USES A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF WRAPPER MATERIAL

摘要

An individually wrapped absorbent article, such as a catamenial device, is disclosed. The absorbent article has first and second ends, first and second longitudinal sides and first and second major surfaces. The second major surface has a garment attachment adhesive secured thereto. The absorbent article is enclosed by a wrapper having first and second ends, first and second longitudinal sides and first and second major surfaces. The first major surface of the wrapper is releasably affixed to the garment attachment adhesive such that the first end of the absorbent article at a minimum is flush with the first end of the wrapper. When so attached, the second end of the wrapper will extend beyond the second end of the absorbent article and the first and second sides of the wrapper will extend laterally outward from the first and second sides of the absorbent article, respectively. An attachment device is secured to the second major surface of the wrapper approximate the first end. The wrapper and the absorbent article are folded together about two fold axes such that the first major surface of the wrapper contacts the attachment device and is releaseably secured thereto to form a package. The package has first and second side edges aligned approximately parallel to the first and second longitudinal sides of the absorbent article, respectively. A first seal and a second seal secure the first and second side edges together. The package further contains at least one line of perforations formed in the wrapper adjacent to and inward from one of the first and second seals. The line of perforations provides an easy open feature for the package.