Underpants with leakproof hammock crotch construction
By using a hammock-style crotch design and employing a floating connection between the front and rear elastic parts and the absorbent part, the problem of leakage and inconsistent shrinkage after washing in traditional absorbent products is solved, achieving an adaptive fit and a long-lasting leak-proof effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Traditional absorbent products such as underwear and feminine hygiene products are prone to leakage due to their crotch design, and the hammock-style crotch shrinks unevenly after washing, leading to problems with fit and comfort.
Featuring a hammock-style crotch design, including front and rear elastic sections and absorbent sections, the front elastic section is floatingly connected to the main body, and the rear elastic section is partially floatingly connected to the main body. Combining the self-adaptive fit and similar shrinkage characteristics of the elastic material, it ensures that the fit remains after washing.
It effectively reduces and prevents leakage, improves the fit and comfort of absorbent products, and maintains good performance even after multiple washes.
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Description
Cross-reference to related applications
[0001] This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 594,740, filed on October 31, 2023, entitled “UNDERWEAR WITH HAMMOCKGUSSET CONSTRUCTION THAT RESISTS LEAKS”, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all intents and purposes. Technical Field
[0002] This disclosure relates in general to absorbent articles intended for personal wear, and more specifically to absorbent articles having a leak-proof hammock-like crotch construction. Background Technology
[0003] Many absorbent products designed for personal wear, such as diapers, training pants, feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, bandages, and medical clothing, are designed to be sufficiently absorbent to draw moisture from bodily fluids (including urine, menstrual blood, and blood) away from the wearer, thereby reducing skin irritation caused by prolonged exposure to moisture. Reusable underwear and other similar garments are typically constructed like regular underwear (or other clothing) but with additional layers for absorption and barrier properties, which are completely sewn into the underwear (or other clothing). However, this often leads to leakage in women's boxer briefs (or other clothing) because the crotch edge curves downwards towards the leg opening, creating a channel for fluid to escape; simultaneously, due to the lack of edge barriers between the sewn crotch and the surrounding fabric, fluid is absorbed from the sewn crotch core into the surrounding fabric. Additionally, some reusable underwear (or other garments) incorporate a hammock-style gusset, which is a fixed, discrete length and does not provide an adaptive fit for the wearer. This hammock-style gusset typically shrinks at a different rate after washing compared to the remaining material in the reusable underwear (or other garments), leading to additional issues with fit, comfort, and leakage for the wearer. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The terms “invention,” “this invention,” “this invention,” and “the present invention” as used in this patent are intended to broadly refer to all subject matter of this patent and the following claims. Statements containing these terms should not be construed as limiting the subject matter described herein or limiting the meaning or scope of the following claims. Embodiments of the invention covered by this patent are defined by the following claims, not by the Summary of the Invention. The Summary of the Invention is a high-level overview of various embodiments of the invention and introduces some of the concepts further described in the Detailed Description section below. The Summary of the Invention is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used alone to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. The subject matter should be understood by referring to the appropriate portions of the entire specification of this patent, any or all of the drawings, and each claim.
[0005] According to certain embodiments, the absorbent garment includes: a front body portion including a front waistband having a front waistband length; a rear body portion including a rear waistband having a rear waistband length; and a crotch portion having an absorbent portion and a front elastic portion; wherein the front elastic portion includes: a proximal end of the front elastic portion connected to a front end of the absorbent portion; a first side of the proximal front elastic portion and a second side of the front elastic portion, each of the first side and the second side of the front elastic portion being detached from the front body portion; and a distal end of the front elastic portion connected to the front waistband by a first length; wherein a first ratio of the first length to the length of the front waistband is greater than 0.50.
[0006] According to some embodiments, the absorbent garment includes: a front body portion including a front waistband; a rear body portion including a rear waistband; and a crotch portion including an absorbent portion, a front elastic portion, and a rear elastic portion; wherein the front elastic portion includes a front elastic proximal end connected to the front end of the absorbent portion; a first side and a second side of the front elastic portion, each floating from the front body portion; and a distal end of the front elastic portion connected to the front waistband; wherein the rear elastic portion includes: a proximal end of the rear elastic portion connected to the rear end of the absorbent portion; a first side and a second side of the rear elastic portion, each connected to the rear body portion; and a distal end of the rear elastic portion connected to the rear waistband or another portion of the rear body portion.
[0007] According to various embodiments, the absorbent garment includes: a front body portion including a front waistband; a rear body portion including a rear waistband; and a crotch portion having an absorbent portion and a front elastic portion; wherein the front elastic portion includes a front elastic proximal end connected to the front end of the absorbent portion; a first side and a second side of the front elastic portion, each floating from the front body portion; and a distal end of the front elastic portion connected to the front waistband; wherein the absorbent portion includes a first side and a second side, and the first side and the second side of the crotch portion are each freely floating from the front body portion and the rear body portion; and wherein the absorbent portion further includes a rear end connected to the rear body portion.
[0008] The various specific embodiments described in this disclosure may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages that are not necessarily explicitly disclosed herein, but will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. All such systems, methods, features, and advantages are intended to be included within this disclosure and protected by the appended claims. Attached Figure Description
[0009] Features and components are illustrated in the following figures to emphasize the general principles of this disclosure. For consistency and clarity, corresponding features and components in the figures may be designated using the same reference numerals.
[0010] Figure 1A This is a front outer view of an absorbent garment with a crotch area according to the implementation plan.
[0011] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A The rear-outer view of the absorbent clothing.
[0012] Figure 2A yes Figure 1A Front inside view of absorbent clothing.
[0013] Figure 2B yes Figure 1A The back inside view of the absorbent clothing.
[0014] Figure 3 This is an inside view of an absorbent garment with a crotch area according to the implementation plan.
[0015] Figure 4 yes Figure 1A A cross-sectional view of part of the crotch area.
[0016] Figure 5A This is a front outer view of an absorbent garment with a crotch area according to the implementation plan.
[0017] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A The rear-outer view of the absorbent clothing.
[0018] Figure 6A yes Figure 5A Front inside view of absorbent clothing.
[0019] Figure 6B yes Figure 5A The back inside view of the absorbent clothing. Detailed Implementation
[0020] This document describes an improved crotch for absorbent garments and absorbent garments incorporating such a crotch. In some embodiments, the crotch described herein provides an improved fit that minimizes and / or prevents leakage compared to conventional methods. In some embodiments, the crotch described herein can float from the body of the absorbent garment to minimize and / or prevent leakage, based on the crotch's adaptive fit and its ability to stretch and conform to the wearer and move independently of the portion of the absorbent garment body. Additionally, the crotch described herein is based on a similar shrinkage design to the absorbent garment body, maintaining the improved fit even after washing, thereby minimizing and / or preventing leakage. Various other benefits and advantages can be achieved using the systems and methods provided herein, and the foregoing advantages should not be considered limiting.
[0021] Figures 1A to 2B An example of an absorbent garment 100 having a hammock-style crotch 102 according to certain embodiments is shown. Figures 1A to 2B In this embodiment, absorbent clothing 100 is exemplified as reusable underwear. However, the specific reusable underwear exemplified should not be considered limiting, and in other embodiments, other types of reusable underwear and / or other types of absorbent clothing 100 may be used with hammock-style crotch 102 as needed, such as, but not limited to, briefs, underwear, swimwear, sleepwear, shorts, bodysuits, leggings, trousers, culottes, trousers, boxer briefs, bikinis, thongs, overalls, bodysuits, tights, pantyhose, briefs, cycling shorts, and / or compression shorts. Additionally, absorbent clothing 100 may be non-reusable, disposable, or disposable, and / or its size may be designed for wear by infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, adults, etc.
[0022] like Figures 1A to 2B As illustrated, the absorbent garment 100 may include a front body portion 106 and a rear body portion 108, the front body portion including a front waistband 107 and the rear body portion including a rear waistband 109. For example... Figures 1A to 1BAs illustrated, when the absorbent garment 100 is folded along its left and right edges, the front body portion 106 can form the entire front portion of the absorbent garment 100. However, in some embodiments, the front body portion 106 forms a region of the front portion of the absorbent garment 100 that is smaller than the entire front portion of the absorbent garment 100. For example... Figures 1A to 1B As illustrated, when the absorbent garment is folded along its left and right edges, the rear body portion 108 can form the entire rear portion of the absorbent garment 100. However, in some embodiments, the rear body portion 108 forms a region of the rear portion of the absorbent garment 100 that is smaller than the entire rear portion of the absorbent garment 100.
[0023] Additionally, the front waistband 107 has a length extending along the front of the folded absorbent garment 100 from the leftmost fold edge to the rightmost fold edge, and the back waistband 109 has a length extending along the rear of the folded absorbent garment 100 from the leftmost fold edge to the rightmost fold edge. In some embodiments, the front waistband length and the back waistband length are equal to each other and each equal to half the circumference of the entire waistband.
[0024] The absorbent garment 100 may further include a hammock-like crotch 102 at least partially disposed between the front body portion 106 and the rear body portion 108. In some embodiments, the hammock-like crotch 102 may extend from the front waistband 107 to the rear waistband 109. The hammock-like crotch 102 may form part of the inner surface of the absorbent garment 100, which faces and / or contacts the wearer when the absorbent garment 100 is worn. In some embodiments, the front body portion 106, the front waistband 107, the rear body portion 108, and the rear waistband 109 may also form parts of the inner surface of the absorbent garment 100. In another embodiment, the front body portion 106 and the rear body portion 108 form the entire outer surface of the absorbent garment 100, which faces away from the wearer when the absorbent garment 100 is worn, and the hammock-like crotch 102 does not form part of the outer surface of the absorbent garment 100.
[0025] The hammock-style crotch 102 may include an absorbent portion 104 and a front elastic portion 101. As used herein, "elastic," "elastomeric," etc., means the ability of a material or composite material forming the respective portion to be stretched by at least 50% and to recover to at least 50% of its original length upon relaxation. In some embodiments, the front elastic portion 101 includes a proximal end 110, a distal end 112, a first side 114, and a second side 116. Each of the proximal end 110, the distal end 112, the first side 114, and the second side 116 may be a stitched area along a corresponding edge of the front elastic portion 101.
[0026] The proximal end 110 of the front elastic portion can be coupled to the front end 118 of the absorber portion 104, and the distal end 112 of the front elastic portion can be coupled to a portion of the front waist belt 107. A first side 114 of the front elastic portion can extend along the edge of the front elastic portion 101 between the proximal end 110 and the distal end 112, and a second side 116 of the front elastic portion can extend along the edge of the front elastic portion 101 opposite to the first side 114 and between the proximal end 110 and the distal end 112. Additionally, the edges of the proximal end 110, the distal end 112, the first side 114, and / or the second side 116 of the front elastic portion can be linear, curved / non-linear, or a combination of linear and curved / non-linear. In some embodiments, the front elastic portion 101 can be substantially trapezoidal.
[0027] The distal end 112 of the front elastic portion may be coupled to that portion of the front waistband 107 with a first length. In some embodiments, the first length is equal to the length of the entire distal end 112 of the front elastic portion. However, in other embodiments, the first length may be less than the length of the entire distal end 112 of the front elastic portion. The first ratio of the first length to the length of the front waistband may be greater than 0.50, less than 0.90, between 0.50 and 0.90 (inclusive), between 0.55 and 0.85 (inclusive), between 0.50 and 0.85 (inclusive), or between 0.55 and 0.90 (inclusive).
[0028] In some embodiments, the hammock-style crotch 102 may further include a rear elastic portion 120. In some embodiments, the rear elastic portion 120 includes a proximal rear elastic portion 122, a distal rear elastic portion 124, a first rear elastic portion side 126, and a second rear elastic portion side 128. Each of the proximal rear elastic portion 122, the distal rear elastic portion 124, the first rear elastic portion side 126, and the second rear elastic portion side 128 may be a stitched area along the corresponding edge of the rear elastic portion 120.
[0029] The proximal end 122 of the rear elastic portion can be coupled to the rear end 130 of the absorber portion 104, and the distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion can be coupled to a portion of the rear waistband 109. A first side 126 of the rear elastic portion can extend along the edge of the rear elastic portion 120 between the proximal end 122 and the distal end 124, and a second side 128 of the rear elastic portion can extend along the edge of the rear elastic portion 120 opposite to the first side 126 and between the proximal end 122 and the distal end 124. Furthermore, the edges of the proximal end 122, the distal end 124, the first side 126, and / or the second side 128 of the rear elastic portion can be linear, curved / non-linear, or a combination of linear and curved / non-linear. In some embodiments, the rear elastic portion 120 can be substantially trapezoidal.
[0030] The distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion can be connected to this portion of the rear waistband 109 with a second length. In some embodiments, the second length is equal to the length of the entire distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion. However, in other embodiments, the second length may be less than the length of the entire distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion. A second ratio of the second length to the length of the rear waistband may be less than 0.35, less than 0.30, or less than 0.40. Additionally, a third ratio of the first length plus the second length to the front waistband length plus the rear waistband length may be between 0.40 and 0.60 (inclusive), between 0.35 and 0.65 (inclusive), between 0.40 and 0.65 (inclusive), or between 0.35 and 0.60 (inclusive).
[0031] The connection of the distal end 112 of the front elastic portion to the front waistband 107 connects the distal end 112 of the front elastic portion to the front body portion 106. However, in some embodiments, the distal end 112 of the front elastic portion may be connected to the front body portion 106 along a region other than the front waistband 107 (e.g., along the region of the front body portion 106 located below the front waistband 107). Similarly, the connection of the distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion to the rear waistband 109 connects the distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion to the rear body portion 108. However, in some embodiments, the distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion may be connected to the rear body portion 108 along a region other than the rear waistband 109 (e.g., along the region of the rear body portion 108 located below the rear waistband 109). The connection of the various regions of the hammock-type crotch 102 can be accomplished via stitching, sealing tape, adhesives, and / or other suitable techniques.
[0032] In some embodiments, various regions of the hammock-style crotch 102 may be floated from the corresponding front body portion 106 and / or rear body portion 108. As used herein, floatation can mean that this portion of the hammock-style crotch 102 is not directly attached to the front body portion 106 and / or rear body portion 108. For example, the proximal end 110 of the front elastic portion, the first side 114 of the front elastic portion, and the second side 116 of the front elastic portion may each be floated from the front body portion 106. Therefore, the proximal end 110 of the front elastic portion, the first side 114 of the front elastic portion, and the second side 116 of the front elastic portion are not directly attached to the front body portion 106. In fact, the front elastic portion 101 may be connected to the front body portion 106 only via the connection of the distal end 112 of the front elastic portion to the front waistband 107, such that the entire front elastic portion 101, except for the distal end 112 of the front elastic portion, is floated from the front body portion 106. In addition, the connection between the proximal end 110 of the front elastic portion and the front end 118 of the absorption portion 104 is also suspended from the front body portion 106.
[0033] This floating of the front elastic portion 101 allows the floating area of the front elastic portion 101 to separate from and move relative to the front body portion 106, except at the distal end 112 of the front elastic portion. This floating of the front elastic portion 101 also allows a hand or any other suitable object to be inserted between the floating area of the front elastic portion 101 and the front body portion 106.
[0034] For the rear elastic portion 120, the proximal end 122 of the rear elastic portion can be suspended from the rear main body portion 108, while the distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion can be connected to the rear main body portion 108 via a connection between the distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion and the rear waistband 109. Furthermore, the first side 126 and the second side 128 of the rear elastic portion can also be connected to the rear main body portion 108 respectively. Although the rear elastic portion 120 can be connected to the rear main body portion 108 along the distal end 124, the first side 126, and the second side 128 of the rear elastic portion, the remaining area of the rear elastic portion 120 can be suspended from the rear main body portion 108. Additionally, the connection between the proximal end 122 of the rear elastic portion and the rear end 130 of the absorbent portion 104 is also suspended from the rear main body portion 108.
[0035] This floating of the rear elastic portion 120 allows the floating area of the rear elastic portion 120 to separate from and move relative to the rear body portion 108, except at the distal end 124, the first side 126, and the second side 128 of the rear elastic portion. This floating of the rear elastic portion 120 also allows a hand or any other suitable object to be inserted between the floating area of the rear elastic portion 120 and the rear body portion 108.
[0036] In some embodiments, the absorbent portion 104 includes a first segment 132 positioned on a first side of the absorbent portion 104 and a second segment 134 positioned on a second side of the absorbent portion 104. The first segment 132 and / or the second segment 134 may be coupled to the rear body portion 108. The first segment 132 and the second segment 134 may be sutured areas along corresponding edges of the absorbent portion 104. The rear end 130 of the absorbent portion 104 may extend between a first end of the first segment 132 and a first end of the second segment 134.
[0037] In another embodiment, the absorbent portion 104 may further include a third segment 136 positioned on a first side of the absorbent portion 104 and a fourth segment 138 positioned on a second side of the absorbent portion 104. The third segment 136 and / or the fourth segment 138 may be floating from the rear body portion 108. The third segment 136 may intersect with and extend from a second end of the first segment 132, and the fourth segment 138 may intersect with and extend from a second end of the second segment 134. In some embodiments, the third segment 136 and the fourth segment 138 may each extend from the rear of the absorbent garment 100 along the first and second sides of the absorbent portion 104, respectively, from the front of the absorbent garment 100. The portions of the third segment 136 and the fourth segment 138 extending to the front of the absorbent garment 100 may also be floating from the front body portion 106.
[0038] Therefore, except for the first segment 132 and the second segment 134, the entire absorbent portion 104 can be floated from the front body portion 106 and the rear body portion 108. This floatation of the absorbent portion 104 allows the floated area of the absorbent portion 104 to separate from and move relative to the front body portion 106 and the rear body portion 108, except at the first segment 132 and the second segment 134. This floatation of the absorbent portion 104 also allows a hand or any other suitable object to be inserted between the floated area of the absorbent portion 104 and the corresponding front body portion 106 and rear body portion 108. However, in some embodiments, the rear end 130 and the distal end 124 of the rear elastic portion may be coupled to the rear body portion 108.
[0039] In some embodiments, the front body portion 106 and / or the rear body portion 108 may be formed from a single layer of material. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the front body portion 106 and / or the rear body portion 108 may be formed from any suitable number of layers of material. Similarly, the front elastic portion 101 and / or the rear elastic portion 120 may be formed from a single layer of material. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the front elastic portion 101 and / or the rear elastic portion 120 may be formed from any suitable number of layers of material. Therefore, the areas where the front elastic portion 101 of the absorbent garment 100 overlaps with the front body portion 106 and the areas where the rear elastic portion 120 overlaps with the rear body portion 108 may have at least two layers of material. See below for reference. Figure 4 The absorbent portion 104 discussed may be formed of any suitable number of layers to increase absorbency and reduce leakage. In some embodiments, the material forming the hammock-like crotch 102 has a maximum elongation in the length (or longitudinal) direction ranging from 90% to 130%, 100% to 120%, or 105% to 115%.
[0040] Figure 3 Another example of an absorbent garment 200 having a hammock-style crotch 202 according to an embodiment is illustrated. Except that the hammock-style crotch 202 has a different shape compared to the hammock-style crotch 102, the absorbent garment 200 and the hammock-style crotch 202 are similar to the absorbent garment 100 and the hammock-style crotch 102.
[0041] refer to Figure 4 The absorbent portion 104 typically includes one or more functional layers 324, a barrier layer 326, and a main fabric layer 330. Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiments, one or more functional layers 324 include two functional layers 324A to 324B. However, the number of functional layers 324 should not be considered limiting, and in other embodiments, the absorbing portion 104 may include a single functional layer 324 and / or more than two functional layers 324 as needed.
[0042] One or more functional layers 324 can be various absorbent materials and / or moisture-wicking materials as needed. As a non-limiting example, one or more functional layers 324 can be materials including, but not limited to: fabrics, natural yarns, synthetic yarns, synthetic fabrics, nonwovens, woven fabrics, microfiber terry fabrics, superabsorbent fabrics, cellulose, spacer fabrics, polyurethane, wool, polypropylene, polyamide, polyester, cotton, silk, elastic fibers, rubber, plastics, metals, merino wool, rayon, linen, bamboo fiber, taffeta, Gore-Tex. ® X-static ®Tencel ™ Lyocell fiber, modal fiber, combinations thereof, or other suitable materials as required. In some embodiments, a single functional layer 324 may be constructed via various techniques as required, such that the functional layer 324 provides both moisture wicking and absorption properties. As a non-limiting example, functional layer 324A may be constructed from materials or combinations of materials, such that functional layer 324A provides both moisture wicking and liquid absorption. In other embodiments, the moisture wicking material and the absorbent material may be provided as discrete layers. As a non-limiting example and reference Figure 4 Functional layer 324A can be a moisture wicking layer, and functional layer 324B can be an absorption layer, or alternatively, functional layer 324A can be an absorption layer, and functional layer 324B can be a moisture wicking layer.
[0043] The barrier layer 326 can be constructed from various materials, making it substantially impermeable to liquids, thereby preventing moisture from penetrating the absorbent portion 104 from one or more functional layers 324 and / or escaping from the side edges 334. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, waterproof materials, water-resistant materials, coating materials, laminated materials, nonwovens, membranes, combinations thereof, and / or other barrier technologies as needed. Such materials can be incorporated into one or more layers to form the barrier layer 326. Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the barrier layer 326 is a laminate having a barrier side 340 and a fabric side 342. In this embodiment, the fabric side 342 can be a material such as, but not limited to, the following: fabric, natural yarn, synthetic yarn, synthetic fabric, polyurethane, wool, polypropylene, polyamide, polyester, cotton, silk, elastic fiber, rubber, plastic, metal, merino wool, rayon, linen, bamboo fiber, taffeta, Gore-Tex. ® X-static ® Tencel ™ Lyocell fibers, modal fibers, combinations thereof, or other suitable materials as required. The barrier side 340 can be a membrane or coating, such as, but not limited to, a polyurethane coating and / or other suitable materials as required. In these embodiments, the barrier side 340 and the fabric side 342 can be provided with respect to one or more functional layers 324 in various orientations or configurations. Optionally, the barrier layer 326 can be constructed from a material treated to be hydrophobic and / or liquid-repellent. Optionally, the material of the barrier layer 326 can be treated to be stain-resistant.
[0044] As mentioned above Figures 1A to 2BThe body fabric layer 330 discussed, which can be used to form the front body portion 106 and / or the rear body portion 108, may include any suitable material for clothing, including but not limited to fabrics, natural yarns, synthetic yarns, synthetic fabrics, polyurethane, wool, cotton, spandex, polypropylene, polyamide, polyester, combinations thereof, and / or other suitable materials as needed. Additionally, the above regarding... Figures 1A to 2B The front elastic portion 101 and / or the rear elastic portion 120 discussed may be formed of the same or similar material as the main fabric layer 330. Optionally, the main fabric layer 330 (and / or leg covering) may also have hydrophobic and / or liquid-repellent properties. As a non-limiting example, the main fabric layer 330 may be treated with a fabric softener or other liquid-repellent agent. Various other materials may be used as the main fabric layer 330 as needed, and the foregoing examples should not be considered limiting.
[0045] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view illustrating an example arrangement of one or more functional layers 324, barrier layers 326, and main fabric layers 330 in the third section 136 and / or the fourth section 138 of the absorbent portion 104 is shown. As shown, no layers in the third section 136 and / or the fourth section 138 are connected to the main fabric layer 330.
[0046] like Figure 4 As illustrated, one or more functional layers 324 include a body-side surface 333 facing the wearer's body when the absorbent garment 100 is worn, and each of the one or more functional layers 324 includes a side edge 334. Figure 4 In this embodiment, functional layer 324A is a moisture wicking layer, and functional layer 324B is an absorption layer. However, as previously discussed, in other embodiments, a single functional layer 324 may be used and / or functional layers 324 may be provided in various orders or arrangements as needed. Therefore, the specific functional layer 324A defining the body side surface 333 should not be considered limiting.
[0047] A barrier layer 326 is disposed on the garment side 314 of one or more functional layers 324 and extends around the side edges 334 of the one or more functional layers 324, such that the barrier layer 326 defines a side edge 344 having an outer side 346. The barrier layer 326 further covers at least a portion of the body side surface 333 and / or extends over at least a portion of the body side surface, such that the barrier layer 326 has a top surface 336. In such embodiments, the barrier layer 326 may include a folded barrier layer portion 338 folded beneath the top surface 336. As mentioned, the barrier layer 326 is a laminate having a barrier side 340 and a fabric side 342, and... Figure 4In the illustrated embodiment, the barrier side 340 is located between one or more functional layers 324 and the fabric side 342. However, in other embodiments, the barrier layer 326 may be a single layer and / or provided in different arrangements as needed. As a non-limiting example, in other embodiments, the fabric side 342 may be located between the barrier side 340 and one or more functional layers 324.
[0048] Figures 5A to 6B An example of an absorbent garment 500 having a hammock-style crotch 502 according to certain embodiments is shown. Figures 5A to 6B In this embodiment, absorbent clothing 500 is exemplified as reusable underwear. However, the specific reusable underwear exemplified should not be considered limiting, and in other embodiments, other types of reusable underwear and / or other types of absorbent clothing 500 may be used as needed with hammock-style crotch 502, such as, but not limited to, briefs, underwear, swimwear, sleepwear, shorts, bodysuits, leggings, trousers, culottes, trousers, boxer briefs, bikinis, thongs, overalls, bodysuits, tights, pantyhose, briefs, cycling shorts, and / or compression shorts. Additionally, absorbent clothing 100 may be non-reusable, disposable, or disposable, and / or its size may be designed for wear by infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, adults, etc.
[0049] like Figures 5A to 6B As illustrated, absorbent clothing 500 may include a front body portion 506 and a rear body portion 508, the front body portion including a front waistband 507 and the rear body portion including a rear waistband 509. For example... Figures 5A to 5B As illustrated, when the absorbent garment 500 is folded along its left and right edges, the front body portion 506 can form the entire front portion of the absorbent garment 500. However, in some embodiments, the front body portion 506 forms a region of the front portion of the absorbent garment 500 that is smaller than the entire front portion of the absorbent garment 500. Figures 5A to 5B As illustrated, when the absorbent garment is folded along its left and right edges, the rear body portion 508 can form the entire rear portion of the absorbent garment 500. However, in some embodiments, the rear body portion 508 forms a region of the rear portion of the absorbent garment 500 that is smaller than the entire rear portion of the absorbent garment 500.
[0050] Additionally, the front waistband 507 has a length extending along the front of the folded absorbent garment 500 from the leftmost fold edge to the rightmost fold edge, and the back waistband 509 has a length extending along the rear of the folded absorbent garment 500 from the leftmost fold edge to the rightmost fold edge. In some embodiments, the front waistband length and the back waistband length are equal to each other and each is equal to half the circumference of the entire waistband.
[0051] The absorbent garment 500 may further include a hammock-like crotch 502 at least partially disposed between the front body portion 506 and the rear body portion 508. In some embodiments, the hammock-like crotch 502 may extend from the front waistband 507 to an area of the rear body portion 508 located below the rear waistband 509. The hammock-like crotch 502 may form part of the inner surface of the absorbent garment 500, which faces and / or contacts the wearer when the absorbent garment 500 is worn. In some embodiments, the front body portion 506, the front waistband 507, the rear body portion 508, and the rear waistband 509 may also form parts of the inner surface of the absorbent garment 500. In another embodiment, the front body portion 506 and the rear body portion 508 form the entire outer surface of the absorbent garment 500, which faces away from the wearer when the absorbent garment 500 is worn, and the hammock-like crotch 502 does not form part of the outer surface of the absorbent garment 500.
[0052] The hammock-style crotch 502 may include an absorbent portion 504 and a front elastic portion 501, and may not include a rear elastic portion. In some embodiments, the front elastic portion 501 includes a proximal end 510, a distal end 512, a first side 514, and a second side 516. Each of the proximal end 510, the distal end 512, the first side 514, and the second side 516 may be a stitched area along a corresponding edge of the front elastic portion 501.
[0053] The proximal end 510 of the front elastic portion may be coupled to the front end 518 of the absorbent portion 504, and the distal end 512 of the front elastic portion may be coupled to a portion of the front waist belt 507. A first side 514 of the front elastic portion may extend along the edge of the front elastic portion 501 between the proximal end 510 and the distal end 512, and a second side 516 of the front elastic portion may extend along the edge of the front elastic portion 501 opposite to the first side 514 and between the proximal end 510 and the distal end 512. Furthermore, the edges of the proximal end 510, the distal end 512, the first side 514, and / or the second side 516 of the front elastic portion may be linear, curved / non-linear, or a combination of linear and curved / non-linear. In some embodiments, the front elastic portion 501 may be substantially trapezoidal.
[0054] The distal end 512 of the front elastic portion may be coupled to that portion of the front waistband 507 with a first length. In some embodiments, the first length is equal to the length of the entire distal end 512 of the front elastic portion. However, in other embodiments, the first length may be less than the length of the entire distal end 512 of the front elastic portion. The first ratio of the first length to the length of the front waistband may be greater than 0.50, less than 0.90, between 0.50 and 0.90 (inclusive), between 0.55 and 0.85 (inclusive), between 0.50 and 0.85 (inclusive), or between 0.55 and 0.90 (inclusive).
[0055] The connection of the distal end 512 of the front elastic portion to the front waistband 507 connects the distal end 512 of the front elastic portion to the front body portion 506. However, in some embodiments, the distal end 512 of the front elastic portion may be connected to the front body portion 506 along an area other than the front waistband 507 (e.g., along the area of the front body portion 506 located below the front waistband 507). The connection of the various areas of the hammock-type crotch 502 may be accomplished via stitching, sealing tape, adhesives, and / or other suitable techniques.
[0056] In some embodiments, the various regions of the hammock-style crotch 502 may be floated from the corresponding front body portion 506 and / or rear body portion 508. As used herein, floatation can mean that this portion of the hammock-style crotch 502 is not directly attached to the front body portion 506 and / or rear body portion 508. For example, the proximal end 510 of the front elastic portion, the first side 514 of the front elastic portion, and the second side 516 of the front elastic portion may each be floated from the front body portion 506. Therefore, the proximal end 510 of the front elastic portion, the first side 514 of the front elastic portion, and the second side 516 of the front elastic portion are not directly attached to the front body portion 506. In fact, the front elastic portion 501 may be connected to the front body portion 506 only via the connection between the distal end 512 of the front elastic portion and the front waistband 507, such that the entire front elastic portion 501, except for the distal end 512 of the front elastic portion, is floated from the front body portion 506. In addition, the connection between the proximal end 510 of the front elastic portion and the front end 518 of the absorption portion 504 is also suspended from the front body portion 506.
[0057] This floating of the front elastic portion 501 allows the floating area of the front elastic portion 501 to separate from and move relative to the front body portion 506, except at the distal end 512 of the front elastic portion. This floating of the front elastic portion 501 also allows a hand or any other suitable object to be inserted between the floating area of the front elastic portion 501 and the front body portion 506.
[0058] The absorbent portion 504 may include a rear end 530 that is connectable to the rear body portion 508. In some embodiments, the absorbent portion 504 may include a first segment 532 positioned on a first side of the absorbent portion 504 and a second segment 534 positioned on a second side of the absorbent portion 504. The first segment 532 and / or the second segment 534 may each extend from the front of the absorbent garment 500 to the rear of the absorbent garment 500 and may each be floated from the front body portion 506 and / or the rear body portion 508.
[0059] Therefore, except for the rear end 530, the entire absorbent portion 504 can be floated from the front body portion 506 and the rear body portion 508. This floating of the absorbent portion 504 allows the floating area of the absorbent portion 504 to separate from and move relative to the front body portion 506 and the rear body portion 508, except at the rear end 530. This floating of the absorbent portion 504 also allows a hand or any other suitable object to be inserted between the floating area of the absorbent portion 504 and the corresponding front body portion 506 and rear body portion 508.
[0060] In some embodiments, the front body portion 506 and / or the rear body portion 508 may be formed from a single layer of material. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the front body portion 506 and / or the rear body portion 508 may be formed from any suitable number of layers of material. Similarly, the front elastic portion 501 may be formed from a single layer of material. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the front elastic portion 501 may be formed from any suitable number of layers of material. Therefore, the area where the front elastic portion 501 of the absorbent garment 500 overlaps with the front body portion 506 may have at least two layers of material. As referenced above... Figure 4 The absorbent portion 504 discussed herein can be formed of any suitable number of layers that increase absorbency and reduce leakage.
[0061] As mentioned, the crotch area and absorbent garment incorporating such a crotch area described herein can provide improved leakage control compared to conventional methods. The crotch area described herein may include one or more elastic portions on either side of the absorbent portion, wherein the area of the one or more elastic portions and the absorbent portion is detached from the body of the absorbent garment to provide an adaptive fit between the crotch area and the wearer. Regardless of the shape and / or style of the absorbent garment, the adaptive fit of the crotch area serves to reduce, minimize, and / or prevent leakage. Additionally, stretch properties are incorporated into the crotch area described herein to minimize shrinkage mismatch between the crotch area and the absorbent garment after washing, ensuring that the improved adaptive fit of the crotch area remains within the absorbent garment even after repeated washing. Various other benefits and advantages can be achieved using the systems and methods provided herein, and these advantages should not be considered limiting.
[0062] The following provides a collection of exemplary embodiments, including at least some explicitly listed as "implementations," which provide additional descriptions of various example embodiments based on the concepts described herein. These embodiments are not intended to be mutually exclusive, exhaustive, or limiting; and this disclosure is not limited to these example embodiments, but covers all possible modifications and variations within the scope of the published claims and their equivalents.
[0063] Implementation Scheme 1. An absorbent garment, the absorbent garment comprising: a front body portion including a front waistband having a front waistband length; a rear body portion including a rear waistband having a rear waistband length; and a crotch portion including an absorbent portion and a front elastic portion; wherein the front elastic portion includes: a proximal end of the front elastic portion connected to a front end of the absorbent portion; a first side of the front elastic portion and a second side of the front elastic portion, the first side of the front elastic portion and the second side of the front elastic portion each being detached from the front body portion; and a distal end of the front elastic portion connected to the front waistband with a first length; wherein a first ratio of the first length to the length of the front waistband is greater than 0.50.
[0064] Implementation Scheme 2. The absorbent clothing according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the first ratio is less than 0.90.
[0065] Implementation Scheme 3. The absorbent clothing according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the first ratio is between 0.55 and 0.85, including the end values.
[0066] Implementation Scheme 4. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the crotch portion further includes a rear elastic portion comprising: a proximal end of the rear elastic portion connected to the rear end of the absorbent portion; a first side and a second side of the rear elastic portion, each connected to the rear body portion; and a distal end of the rear elastic portion connected to the rear waistband at a second length.
[0067] Implementation Scheme 5. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the second length to the second ratio of the back waistband length is less than 0.35.
[0068] Implementation Scheme 6. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the third ratio of the first length plus the second length to the front waistband length plus the back waistband length is between 0.40 and 0.60, inclusive.
[0069] Implementation Scheme 7. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the crotch has a maximum elongation of 90% to 130% applied in the longitudinal direction.
[0070] Implementation Scheme 8. An absorbent garment, the absorbent garment comprising: a front main body portion, the front main body portion including a front waistband; a rear main body portion, the rear main body portion including a rear waistband; and a crotch portion, the crotch portion including an absorbent portion, a front elastic portion, and a rear elastic portion; wherein the front elastic portion includes: a front elastic proximal end, the front elastic proximal end being connected to a front end of the absorbent portion; a first side of the front elastic portion and a second side of the front elastic portion, the first side of the front elastic portion and the second side of the front elastic portion each being detached from the front main body portion; and a front elastic portion distal end, the front elastic portion distal end being connected to the front waistband; wherein the rear elastic portion includes: a rear elastic portion proximal end, the rear elastic portion proximal end being connected to a rear end of the absorbent portion; a rear elastic portion first side and a rear elastic portion second side, the first side of the rear elastic portion and the second side of the rear elastic portion each being connected to the rear main body portion; and a rear elastic portion distal end, the rear elastic portion distal end being connected to the rear waistband or another portion of the rear main body portion.
[0071] Implementation Scheme 9. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the absorbent portion includes a first segment positioned on a first side of the absorbent portion and a second segment positioned on a second side of the absorbent portion, and wherein each of the first segment and the second segment is coupled to the rear body portion.
[0072] Implementation Scheme 10. An absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the absorbent portion further includes a third segment positioned on the first side of the absorbent portion and a fourth segment positioned on the second side of the absorbent portion; and wherein each of the third segment and the fourth segment is detached from the rear body portion.
[0073] Implementation Scheme 11. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the crotch portion is connected to the front body portion only via the front elastic portion along the front waistband.
[0074] Implementation Scheme 12. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein each of the front elastic portion and the rear elastic portion is trapezoidal.
[0075] Implementation Scheme 13. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein: the front waistband has a front waistband length, and the distal end of the front elastic portion is connected to the front waistband with a first length; a first ratio of the first length to the front waistband length is greater than 0.50; the back waistband has a back waistband length, and the distal end of the back elastic portion is connected to the back waistband with a second length; and a second ratio of the second length to the back waistband length is less than 0.35.
[0076] Implementation Scheme 14. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the absorbent garment is a reusable women's boxer brief.
[0077] Implementation Scheme 15. An absorbent garment, the absorbent garment comprising: a front body portion including a front waistband; a rear body portion including a rear waistband; and a crotch portion including an absorbent portion and a front elastic portion; wherein the front elastic portion includes: a front elastic proximal end connected to a front end of the absorbent portion; a first side and a second side of the front elastic portion, each of the first side and the second side of the front elastic portion being free-floating from the front body portion; and a front elastic distal end connected to the front waistband; wherein the absorbent portion includes a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side of the crotch portion being free-floating from the front body portion and the rear body portion; and wherein the absorbent portion further includes a rear end connected to the rear body portion.
[0078] Implementation Scheme 16. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the front end of the absorbent portion is suspended from the front body portion.
[0079] Implementation Scheme 17. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the crotch portion further includes a rear elastic portion, the rear elastic portion including a proximal end of the rear elastic portion, the proximal end of the rear elastic portion being coupled to the rear end of the absorbent portion.
[0080] Implementation Scheme 18. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the rear elastic portion is coupled to the rear body portion along each edge of the rear elastic portion.
[0081] Implementation Scheme 19. An absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein the absorbent portion includes a first segment and a third segment positioned on a first side of the absorbent portion and a second segment and a fourth segment positioned on a second side of the absorbent portion; each of the first segment and the second segment is coupled to the rear body portion, and each of the third segment and the fourth segment is detached from the rear body portion; and the first segment is positioned between the third segment and the rear elastic portion, and the second segment is positioned between the fourth segment and the rear elastic portion.
[0082] Implementation Scheme 20. The absorbent garment according to any one or a combination of the foregoing or subsequent implementation schemes, wherein: the front waistband has a front waistband length, and the distal end of the front elastic portion is coupled to the front waistband with a first length; and a first ratio of the first length to the front waistband length is greater than 0.50.
[0083] The various aspects, implementations, specific practices, or features of the described embodiments can be used individually or in any combination. It should be understood that various elements derived from the concepts in the accompanying drawings can be combined without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.
[0084] The terms “a,” “an,” and “the,” as well as similar designations, used in the context of describing the invention (particularly in the context of the following claims) should be interpreted to cover both the singular and plural, unless otherwise stated herein or obviously contradicted by the context. Orientational references such as “upper,” “lower,” “top,” “bottom,” “left,” “right,” “front,” and “rear,” etc., are intended to refer to the orientations illustrated and described in the accompanying drawings (or a plurality of drawings) to which the components and orientations are referenced. Unless otherwise stated, the terms “comprising,” “having,” “including,” and “containing” should be interpreted as open-ended terms (i.e., meaning “including but not limited to”). Unless otherwise stated herein, the enumeration of numerical ranges herein is intended only as a shorthand for individually referring to each independent numerical value falling within that range or its gradient value; and each independent numerical value is considered to be included in this specification as if it were individually enumerated herein. Unless otherwise stated herein or obviously contradicted by the context, all methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order. The use of any and all examples or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided herein is intended only to better illustrate embodiments of the invention and does not constitute a limitation on the scope of the invention, unless otherwise required. No language in this specification should be construed as indicating that any unclaimed element is essential to the practice of this invention.
[0085] As used herein, the term "substantially" refers to the complete or nearly complete extent or degree of an action, characteristic, property, state, structure, item, or result. For example, a "substantially" closed object would mean that the object is completely or nearly completely closed. In some cases, the exact permissible degree of deviation from absolute completeness may depend on the specific context. However, near-completeness will have the same overall result as achieving absolute and complete completeness.
[0086] This document describes preferred embodiments of the invention, including the best modes known to the inventors for carrying out the invention. The invention is readily adaptable to various modifications and alternative constructions, and certain exemplary embodiments thereof are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and have been described in detail above. After reading the foregoing description, variations of those preferred embodiments within the spirit of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art. The inventors expect those skilled in the art to appropriately employ such variations, and the inventors intend to practice the invention in ways other than those specifically described herein. Therefore, it should be understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to one or more specific forms disclosed, but rather, the invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter set forth in the appended claims as permitted by applicable law. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated herein or clearly contradicted by the context, the invention covers any combination of the foregoing elements in all possible variations.
[0087] For purposes of explanation, the foregoing description uses specific terminology to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details are not required to practice the described embodiments. Therefore, for purposes of illustration and description, the foregoing description of specific embodiments is presented. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the described embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the foregoing teachings.
Claims
1. An absorbent garment, the absorbent garment comprising: The front body portion includes a front waist belt having a front waist belt length; The rear main body portion includes a rear waistband having a rear waistband length; and The crotch area includes an absorbent portion and a front elastic portion; The aforementioned pre-elastic portion includes: The proximal end of the anterior elastic portion is connected to the front end of the absorbing portion; A first side and a second side of the front elastic portion, each of the first and second sides of the front elastic portion being floated from the front main body portion; and The distal end of the front elastic portion is connected to the front waistband by a first length; Wherein the first ratio of the first length to the length of the front waistband is greater than 0.
50.
2. The absorbent clothing according to claim 1, wherein the first ratio is less than 0.
90.
3. The absorbent clothing according to claim 1, wherein the first ratio is between 0.55 and 0.85, including the extreme values.
4. The absorbent garment according to claim 1, wherein the crotch area further includes a rear elastic portion, the rear elastic portion comprising: The proximal end of the rear elastic portion is connected to the rear end of the absorbing portion; The first side and the second side of the rear elastic portion are respectively connected to the rear main body portion; as well as The distal end of the rear elastic portion is connected to the rear waistband by a second length.
5. The absorbent garment of claim 4, wherein the second ratio of the second length to the length of the back waistband is less than 0.
35.
6. The absorbent garment of claim 5, wherein the third ratio of the first length plus the second length to the front waistband length plus the rear waistband length is between 0.40 and 0.60, including the extreme values.
7. The absorbent garment of claim 1, wherein the crotch has a maximum elongation of 90% to 130% applied in the longitudinal direction.
8. An absorbent garment, said absorbent garment comprising: The front main body portion includes a front waistband; The rear main body portion includes a rear waist belt; and The crotch area includes an absorbent portion, a front elastic portion, and a rear elastic portion; The aforementioned pre-elastic portion includes: An anterior elastic proximal end, the anterior elastic proximal end being connected to the front end of the absorbing portion; A first side and a second side of the front elastic portion, each of the first and second sides of the front elastic portion being floated from the front main body portion; and The distal end of the front elastic portion is connected to the front waist belt; The rear elastic portion includes: The proximal end of the rear elastic portion is connected to the rear end of the absorbing portion; A first side and a second side of the rear elastic portion, each of the first and second sides of the rear elastic portion being connected to the rear main body portion; and The distal end of the rear elastic portion is connected to the rear waistband or another part of the rear body portion.
9. The absorbent garment of claim 8, wherein the absorbent portion includes a first segment positioned on a first side of the absorbent portion and a second segment positioned on a second side of the absorbent portion, and wherein each of the first segment and the second segment is coupled to the rear body portion.
10. The absorbent garment of claim 9, wherein the absorbent portion further comprises a third segment positioned on the first side of the absorbent portion and a fourth segment positioned on the second side of the absorbent portion; and wherein each of the third segment and the fourth segment is detached from the rear body portion.
11. The absorbent garment of claim 8, wherein the crotch portion is connected to the front body portion only via the front elastic portion along the front waistband.
12. The absorbent garment of claim 8, wherein each of the front elastic portion and the rear elastic portion is trapezoidal.
13. The absorbent clothing according to claim 8, wherein: The front waistband has a front waistband length, and the distal end of the front elastic portion is connected to the front waistband with a first length; The first ratio of the first length to the length of the front waistband is greater than 0.50; The rear waistband has a rear waistband length, and the distal end of the rear elastic portion is connected to the rear waistband with a second length; and The second ratio of the second length to the length of the rear waistband is less than 0.
35.
14. The absorbent garment of claim 8, wherein the absorbent garment is a reusable women's boxer brief.
15. An absorbent garment, said absorbent garment comprising: The front main body portion includes a front waistband; The rear main body portion includes a rear waist belt; and The crotch area includes an absorbent portion and a front elastic portion; The aforementioned pre-elastic portion includes: An anterior elastic proximal end, the anterior elastic proximal end being connected to the front end of the absorbing portion; A first side and a second side of the front elastic portion, each of the first and second sides of the front elastic portion being floated from the front main body portion; and The distal end of the front elastic portion is connected to the front waist belt; The absorbent portion includes a first side and a second side, with the first and second sides of the crotch portion each freely floating from the front body portion and the rear body portion; and The absorption portion further includes a rear end connected to the rear body portion.
16. The absorbent garment of claim 15, wherein the front end of the absorbent portion is suspended from the front body portion.
17. The absorbent garment of claim 15, wherein the crotch portion further comprises a rear elastic portion, the rear elastic portion including a proximal end of the rear elastic portion, the proximal end of the rear elastic portion being coupled to the rear end of the absorbent portion.
18. The absorbent garment of claim 17, wherein the rear elastic portion is coupled to the rear body portion along each edge of the rear elastic portion.
19. The absorbent clothing according to claim 17, wherein: The absorption portion includes a first segment and a third segment located on the first side of the absorption portion, and a second segment and a fourth segment located on the second side of the absorption portion. Each of the first and second segments is connected to the rear main body portion, and each of the third and fourth segments is floating from the rear main body portion; and The first segment is located between the third segment and the rear elastic portion, and the second segment is located between the fourth segment and the rear elastic portion.
20. The absorbent clothing according to claim 15, wherein: The front waistband has a front waistband length, and the distal end of the front elastic portion is connected to the front waistband by a first length; and The first ratio of the first length to the length of the front waistband is greater than 0.50.