Claims
- 1. A tampon comprising in combination; a withdrawal string, a pledget having an inner absorbent layer, and an absorbent outer portion made of a resilient transfer layer containing thermoplastic fibers said transfer layer being integrated to a nonwoven thermoplastic cover overlying the said transfer layer spaced bonding said bonding surrounded by transfer zones for preferentiably conducting fluid.
- 2. The tampon according to claim 1 wherein the inner absorbent layer is a surfactant treated nonwoven microfiberous web.
- 3. The tampon according to claim 2 wherein the inner layer includes superabsorbent particles.
- 4. The tampon according to claim 1 wherein the transfer layer includes cellulosic fibers.
- 5. The tampon according to claim 1 wherein the density of the pledget is between about 0.15 and 0.25 g/cc.
- 6. The tampon according to claims 2, 3, 4 or 5 wherein the microfiber is from 15 to 55% by weight of the pledget.
Parent Case Info
This is a continuation of co-pending application Ser. No. 452,644 filed on Dec. 23, 1982, now abandoned.
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