Abstract
A fluid management layer having an integrated, carded nonwoven is described. The fluid management layer has a basis weight of between about 40 grams per square meter (gsm) and about 75 gsm; a plurality of absorbent fibers; a plurality of stiffening fibers; and a plurality of resilient fibers. The fluid management layer has a caliper factor of at least about 0.13.
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A fluid management layer having an integrated, carded nonwoven is described. The fluid management layer has a basis weight of between about 40 grams per square meter (gsm) and about 75 gsm; a plurality of absorbent fibers; a plurality of stiffening fibers; and a plurality of resilient fibers. The fluid management layer has a caliper factor of at least about 0.13.
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Filed
02/18/2026Published
06/25/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(11)
A61F 13/535:inhomogeneous in the plane of the pad, e.g. core absorbent layers being of different sizes (takes precedence A61F 13/537)
A61F 13/15:Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
A61F 13/47:Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins (takes precedence A61F 13/49)