Winged napkin having cross-channeling.

摘要

A sanitary napkin (100) having flaps (16, 18) extending laterally from each of the longitudinal edges (60) of its central absorbent element (20) is provided with fluid retarding means (24, 26) disposed transversely across the absorbent element for inhibiting the transmission of body fluid from a central portion (20) of the absorbent element to the transverse ends (50). The preferred construction employs the use of two spaced apart compressed channels (24, 26) in the absorbent element. The napkin (100) may include fluid barrier seals (65) between the central absorbent element (20) and the side flaps (16, 18) to prevent the transmission of fluids into the side flap (16, 18) area. The napkin (100) also includes fluid repellant means (10) around the periphery of the transverse ends (50) to aid in preventing end failure.