Individually packaged absorbent article

Abstract

An individually packaged absorbent article, such as a catamenial device, is disclosed. The absorbent article has an outer periphery with first and second ends and first and second longitudinal sides. The absorbent article further has first and second major surfaces, with the second major surface having an garment attachment adhesive secured thereto. The absorbent article is enclosed by a wrapper having first and second ends, first and second longitudinal sides, and first and second major surfaces. The first major surface of the wrapper is releasably affixed to the garment attachment adhesive such that the first and second ends of the wrapper and the first and second longitudinal sides of the wrapper extend beyond the outer periphery of the absorbent article. An attachment device, such as a line of an adhesive or one or more dots of adhesive, is secured to the second major surface of the wrapper and is located closer to the first end than to the second end. The wrapper and the article are folded together as a unit about two fold axes such that the first major surface of the wrapper contacts the attachment device and is releasably secured thereto to form a package. The package has first and second side edges aligned adjacent to the first and second sides of the absorbent article, respectively. Formed approximately at the first and second side edges of the package are first and second seals, respectively. The first and second seals secure the side edges of the package. Located adjacent to and inward of the first and second seals are first and second lines of perforations, respectively. The first and second lines of perforations provide an easy open feature for the package.