DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH COMBINATION MECHANICAL AND ADHESIVE TAPE FASTENER SYSTEM

摘要

A disposable absorbent article with a combination mechanical and adhesive tape fastener system (60). The tape fastener system (60) preferably comprises a tape tab comprising a first fastening element (62) joined to and disposed on a first area of the tape tab and an adhesive securement means (63) associated with and disposed on at least a second area of the tape tab. The adhesive securement means (63) not only secures the tape tab to the body portion of the absorbent article to provide a side closure but also acts as a disposal means that secures the absorbent article in its disposal configuration so as to prevent the contents of the soiled absorbent article from spilling or leaking out of the absorbent article. Preferably, a portion of the adhesive securement (63) means is disposed subjacent the first fastening element (62) to join the first fastening element to the tape tab (60).