Elasticized containment flaps

摘要

Disclosed is a containment flap for use on an absorbent article. The containment flap has a proximal edge which is joined to the absorbent article and an opposite distal edge. The containment flap includes a barrier layer which is stitched with at least one elastomeric thread adjacent the distal edge of the containment flap. Also disclosed is an absorbent article including such a containment flap and a method of making such an absorbent article.