Absorbent article package

Abstract

To sanitarily and easily replace an absorbent article and dispose of a used absorbent article with excellent concealability.SOLUTION: An absorbent article package 10 comprises: an absorbent article 11 including a top sheet, a back sheet, an absorber, and a first adhesive layer; a first individual package sheet 12 which has a sheet one-side face 22a separably adhered to the absorbent article 11 via the first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer provided on a sheet the-other-side face 22b and is capable of individually packing the absorbent article 11; and a second individual package sheet 13 separably adhered to the first individual package sheet 12 via the second adhesive layer. The first individual package sheet 12 includes a sheet body 22 and a pocket 24 which is integrated with the sheet one-side face 22a side on the end of one side in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body 22 and opens toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, the first individual package sheet being made of nonwoven fabric containing antibacterial fibers having 2.0 or more antibacterial activity value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a package for absorbent articles.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins and light incontinence products are used by being attached to underwear. When removing a used absorbent article from underwear, since the removal operation is performed with both hands, it is difficult to perform the removal operation while gripping the individual package of the newly used absorbent article.

[0003] As a prior art for performing the removal and attachment operations of absorbent articles using both hands, for example, as described in Patent Document 1, a package for absorbent articles that can be attached to a toilet wall or the body of the wearer is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the case of absorbent articles such as those in Patent Document 1, there is a risk that the package temporarily attached to the wall or the body, or the absorbent article attached to this package, may peel off and fall from the wall or the body, and there is concern about hygiene.

[0006] Also, generally, used absorbent articles are rolled up and wrapped in individual packages and discarded. However, there is a risk that the absorption surface of the body fluid may be exposed to others' eyes from the side of the absorbent article, or the rolled-up used absorbent article may open, which may spoil the mood of the cleaner or the next user. In addition, if toilet paper is wrapped around the used absorbent article many times to enhance concealment, the volume increases and the trash can is likely to be filled.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide an absorbent article package capable of hygienically and easily replacing an absorbent article and disposing of a used absorbent article in a state with excellent concealability.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] To solve the above problems, an absorbent article package according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a top sheet on the skin side, a back sheet on the non-skin side, an absorber disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet, and a first adhesive layer provided on the non-skin surface of the back sheet. It has an absorbent article extending in the longitudinal direction, a sheet one-side surface detachably adhered to the non-skin surface side of the back sheet of the absorbent article via the first adhesive layer, and a second adhesive layer provided on the sheet other-side surface opposite to the sheet one-side surface. It has a first individual packaging sheet that can individually package the absorbent article by folding back the absorbent article so as to enclose the absorbent article in a state where the absorbent article is adhered to the sheet one-side surface, and a second individual packaging sheet detachably adhered to the sheet other-side surface of the first individual packaging sheet via the second adhesive layer. The first individual packaging sheet has a sheet body and a bag-shaped portion integrally provided on the sheet one-side surface side of one end of the sheet body in the longitudinal direction and opening to the other side in the longitudinal direction, and is a non-woven fabric containing antibacterial fibers having an antibacterial activity value of 2.0 or more.

[0009] A second aspect of the present invention is the absorbent article package according to the first aspect, wherein the bag-shaped portion of the first individual packaging sheet is formed by continuously extending from one end of the sheet body in the longitudinal direction and folding back to the sheet one-side surface side.

[0010] A third aspect of the present invention is the absorbent article package according to the first aspect or the second aspect, wherein the length of the bag-shaped portion of the first individual packaging sheet in the longitudinal direction is shorter than half the length of the sheet body in the longitudinal direction.

[0011] A fourth aspect of the present invention is an absorbent article package according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the length of the sheet body of the first packaging sheet in the short direction is longer than the length of the absorbent article in the short direction.

[0012] A fifth aspect of the present invention is an absorbent article package according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the second packaging sheet is a resin film, paper, non-woven fabric, non-woven fabric containing antibacterial fibers with an antibacterial activity value of 2.0 or more, or a laminate of two or more of these.

Advantages of the Invention

[0013] According to the present disclosure, absorbent articles can be hygienically and easily replaced, and used absorbent articles can be discarded in a state with excellent concealment.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as embodiments) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. These are presented for illustrative purposes and do not limit the present invention.

[0016] In the description of this specification, the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article package 10 is the direction extending across the front and back of the wearer when the absorbent article 11 is worn, which is the direction along arrow X in the figure. Also, the lateral direction of the absorbent article package 10 is the direction horizontal or orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, which is the direction along arrow Y in the figure. Further, the skin side of the absorbent article package 10 indicates the direction (the direction indicated by arrow Z in the figure) facing the wearer's skin side in the thickness direction of the absorbent article 11 during wearing, and the non-skin side of the absorbent article package 10 indicates the direction (the direction opposite to the direction indicated by arrow Z in the figure) facing the side opposite to the wearer's skin side (the underwear 40 side) when the absorbent article 11 is worn. Body fluid refers to a liquid discharged from the body to the outside, such as urine, blood, and moisture in soft feces. Furthermore, examples of the absorbent article 11 include, but are not limited to, sanitary napkins and products for preventing light incontinence, and other absorbent articles may also be used.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a plan view of an absorbent article package 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 1.

[0018] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an absorbent article package 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is, for example, a package for a sanitary napkin, and includes an absorbent article 11, a first packaging sheet 12 capable of packaging the absorbent article 11, and a second packaging sheet 13.

[0019] The absorbent article 11 is an article for absorbing body fluids, which is attached to the undergarment 40, and has a liquid-permeable topsheet 14 on the skin side, a liquid-impermeable backsheet 15 on the non-skin side, an absorber 16 disposed between the topsheet 14 and the backsheet 15, and a first adhesive layer 17 provided on the non-skin side of the backsheet 15.

[0020] Preferably, the longitudinal dimension L1 of the absorbent article 11 is 100 mm or more and 800 mm or less, and the lateral dimension L2 is 50 mm or more and 500 mm or less. By adjusting the dimensions of the absorbent article 11 within the above ranges, an absorbent article 11 suitable for sanitary napkins and products for light incontinence can be obtained.

[0021] Further, in order to prevent lateral leakage of the body fluids excreted by the wearer, the absorbent article 11 may be provided with a pair of three-dimensional gathers 18c having elastic members for three-dimensional gathers on the topsheet 14 along the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article 11 as shown in FIG. 2. The three-dimensional gather sheet 18 constituting the three-dimensional gather 18c has an outer end portion 18a in the width direction fixed to the outer end portion in the width direction of the backsheet 15, and a portion 18b inside the outer end portion 18a in the lateral direction fixed to the outer end portion in the width direction of the topsheet 14. A region 18c inside the portion 18b fixed to the topsheet 14 in the lateral direction (toward the center of the absorbent article 11) serves as a free end. The region 18c inside the portion 18b fixed to the topsheet 14 in the lateral direction (the region on the free end side) of the three-dimensional gather sheet 18 functions as a three-dimensional gather 18c extending in the longitudinal direction. By providing the elastic member for three-dimensional gathers along the longitudinal direction, the three-dimensional gather 18c has standing properties and can be deformed according to the body shape of the wearer.

[0022] As the elastic member for three-dimensional gathers, for example, a thermal bond nonwoven fabric, a spunbond nonwoven fabric, a polyethylene film, or a sheet formed by combining and joining these sheets can be used. From the viewpoints of strength and processability, the basis weight of the three-dimensional gather 18c is 13 g / m 2 or more and 20 g / m 2The following are preferred. In this embodiment, the absorbent article 11 is provided with three-dimensional gathers 18c, but the three-dimensional gathers 18c may not be provided.

[0023] The topsheet 14 may be formed from a base material having liquid permeability such that body fluid moves to the absorber 16. As an example of the base material, for example, there are non-woven fabrics such as air-through non-woven fabric, thermal bond non-woven fabric, spunbond non-woven fabric, and composite non-woven fabric obtained by laminating thermal bond / spunbond. Further, the topsheet 14 may be embossed or perforated on the surface in order to improve liquid permeability. As a method for performing these embossing and perforating processes, known methods can be implemented without limitation. Further, in order to reduce irritation to the skin, the topsheet 14 may contain lotion, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory component, pH adjuster, antibacterial agent, moisturizing agent, etc.

[0024] The basis weight of the topsheet 14 is preferably 15 g / m 2 or more and 40 g / m 2 or less, more preferably 19 g / m 2 or more and 35 g / m 2 or less. The shape of the topsheet 14 is not particularly limited, but it may be a shape that covers the absorber 16, which is necessary to guide body fluid to the absorber 16 so as not to leak.

[0025] Also, when replacing the absorbent article 11 described later, in order to easily attach the second adhesive layer 23 of the first packaging sheet 12 described later onto the topsheet 14 of the used absorbent article 11, it is preferable that a pair of liquid-impermeable side sheets 19 are provided on the skin side of the topsheet 14 and at both longitudinal ends of the absorbent article 11. The longitudinal dimension of each of the side sheets 19 is preferably 10 mm or more and 30 mm or less. In this embodiment, the absorbent article 11 is provided with the side sheets 19, but the side sheets 19 may not be provided.

[0026] The backsheet 15 may be formed using a liquid-impermeable base material that prevents the body fluid held by the absorber 16 from wetting the clothing, and a plastic film such as a liquid-impermeable polyethylene film that is breathable or non-breathable can be used.

[0027] In terms of strength and processability, the basis weight of the backsheet 15 is preferably 15 g / m 2 or more and 60 g / m 2 or less, more preferably 20 g / m 2 or more and 40 g / m 2 or less. To make the backsheet 15 breathable, for example, a filler can be blended into the resin film of the base material, or the backsheet 15 can be embossed. Examples of the filler include calcium carbonate, and the blending method can be carried out without limitation using known methods.

[0028] A first adhesive layer 17 is provided on the non-skin side of the backsheet 15. The first adhesive layer 17 is provided for attaching the absorbent article 11 to the wearer's underwear. Known materials can be used for the adhesive constituting the first adhesive layer 17.

[0029] The absorber 16 contains absorbent fibers as a base material and a superabsorbent polymer (SAP). The dimension of the longest width in the longitudinal direction of the absorber 16 is preferably 100 mm or more and 800 mm or less, more preferably 150 mm or more and 500 mm or less. Also, the dimension of the longest width in the short transverse direction of the absorber 16 is preferably 50 mm or more and 500 mm or less, more preferably 70 mm or more and 105 mm or less.

[0030] The absorbent fibers of the absorber 16 are not particularly limited as long as they are generally used in absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, paper diapers, urine pads, etc. For example, fluff pulp, cotton, rayon, acetate, tissue, absorbent paper, hydrophilic non-woven fabric, etc. can be mentioned. Among these, from the viewpoint of absorbency, it is preferable to use fluff pulp. Examples of fluff pulp include those obtained by defibrating wood pulp (e.g., softwood kraft pulp (N-BKP) such as southern pine and Douglas fir), synthetic fibers, resin fibers, non-wood pulp, etc. into a cotton-like state. When fluff pulp is used for the absorbent fibers as the base material in the absorber 16, the basis weight of the absorbent fibers is preferably 2 800 g / m 2 or less, and more preferably 2 325 g / m 2 or more and 615 g / m

[0031] or less. This enables more body fluid to be absorbed without impairing the touch.

[0032] As the superabsorbent polymer of the absorber 16, there is no particular limitation as long as it can absorb body fluid and prevent backflow. Materials formed from materials such as sodium polyacrylate-based, polyaspartate-based, (starch-acrylic acid) graft copolymer, (acrylic acid-vinyl alcohol) copolymer, (isobutylene-maleic anhydride) copolymer and its saponified product can be used. Among these, from the viewpoint of the absorption amount per unit weight, sodium polyacrylate-based is preferable.

[0033] In the absorber 16, the form of the absorbent fibers and the SAP may be formed by mixing SAP particles in the absorbent fibers, or may be a SAP sheet in which SAP particles are fixed between the absorbent fibers. Further, for the purpose of preventing leakage of SAP particles and stabilizing the shape of the absorber 16, a carrier sheet (not shown) may be provided under the absorber 16. The base material of the carrier sheet may be any hydrophilic material, and examples thereof include hydrophilic nonwoven fabrics such as tissue, absorbent paper, and airlaid nonwoven fabric. When a plurality of carrier sheets are provided, the base materials of the plurality of carrier sheets may be the same or different.

[0034] The first individual packaging sheet 12 is an individual packaging sheet capable of individually packaging the absorbent article 11, and has a sheet body 22 for individually packaging the absorbent article 11 and a pocket (bag-shaped portion) 24 integrally provided on the sheet body 22.

[0035] The sheet body 22 of the first individual packaging sheet 12 can individually package the absorbent article 11 by folding it back so as to enclose the absorbent article 11 in a state where the absorbent article 11 is adhered to one surface 22a (hereinafter referred to as the "sheet one side surface 22a"). In the present embodiment, the sheet body 22 of the first individual packaging sheet 12 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape having the same longitudinal direction and lateral direction as the absorbent article 11. The sheet one side surface 22a of the sheet body 22 of the first individual packaging sheet 12 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as the "sheet one side surface 22a of the first individual packaging sheet 12") is detachably adhered to the non-skin surface side of the back sheet 15 of the absorbent article 11 via the first adhesive layer 17. In the present embodiment, the absorbent article 11 is not adhered to the region 20 (the region 20 covered by the pocket 24 described later) at the end of one side in the longitudinal direction (the direction opposite to the direction indicated by the arrow X) of the sheet one side surface 22a of the first individual packaging sheet 12, but is adhered to the region 21 on the other side in the longitudinal direction (the direction indicated by the arrow X) than the region 20. The length L3 in the lateral direction of the sheet body 22 of the first individual packaging sheet 12 is longer than the length L2 in the lateral direction of the absorbent article 11. The absorbent article 11 is arranged symmetrically about the center in the lateral direction of the sheet body 22 of the first individual packaging sheet 12.

[0036] The pocket 24 of the first packaging sheet 12 is provided on the sheet one-side surface 22a side of the region 20 at one longitudinal end of the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12. The pocket 24 has an opening 25 that opens toward the other side in the longitudinal direction, and is formed in a bag shape with both sides in the short direction and one side in the longitudinal direction closed. The length of the pocket 24 in the short direction is substantially the same as the length L3 of the sheet body 22 in the short direction. In the present embodiment, the pocket 24 is formed by folding back the portion that continuously extends from one end 26 (hereinafter referred to as "one end 26") in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 to the sheet one-side surface 22a side and fixing both sides in the short direction to both sides in the short direction of the sheet body 22. That is, the pocket 24 and the sheet body 22 are composed of the same single member. The pocket 24 extends from the one end 26 in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 to the other side, and the opening 25 of the pocket 24 is disposed on the one side of the sheet body 22 closer to the center in the longitudinal direction. That is, the length L4 of the pocket 24 in the longitudinal direction is shorter than half the length of the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 in the longitudinal direction.

[0037] A second adhesive layer 23 is provided on the surface 22b (hereinafter referred to as "sheet other-side surface 22b") of the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 opposite to the sheet one-side surface 22a. That is, the first packaging sheet 12 has a sheet one-side surface 22a that is detachably adhered to the non-skin surface side of the back sheet 15 of the absorbent article 11 via the first adhesive layer 17, and a second adhesive layer 23 provided on the sheet other-side surface 22b opposite to the sheet one-side surface 22a. It is an individual packaging sheet that can individually package the absorbent article 11 by folding it back so as to enclose the absorbent article 11 in a state where the absorbent article 11 is adhered to the sheet one-side surface 22a. The second adhesive layer 23 is provided for attaching the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 onto the top sheet 14 of the used absorbent article 11b described later. As for the adhesive constituting the second adhesive layer 23, a known material can be used.

[0038] The first packaging sheet 12 (sheet body 22 and pocket 24) is a non-woven fabric containing antibacterial fibers with an antibacterial activity value of 2.0 or more (hereinafter referred to as "antibacterial non-woven fabric"). The basis weight of the antibacterial non-woven fabric that is the first packaging sheet 12 is preferably in the range of 15 g / m 2 or more and 30 g / m 2 or less from the viewpoints of strength and processability. Further, it is preferable that a release agent is applied to one sheet surface 22a on the skin side of the first packaging sheet 12. By applying the release agent, it becomes easier to peel the first packaging sheet 12 from the absorbent article 11, and the replacement work of the absorbent article 11 becomes easier. The release agent is preferably a silicone-based release agent or a fluorine-based release agent.

[0039] The second packaging sheet 13 is a sheet for protecting the second adhesive layer 23 of the first packaging sheet 12, and individually packages the absorbent article 11 together with the first packaging sheet 12. The second packaging sheet 13 is detachably adhered to the other sheet surface 22b of the first packaging sheet 12 via the second adhesive layer 23. That is, the second packaging sheet 13 functions as an individual packaging sheet of the absorbent article 11 by being adhered to the first packaging sheet 12. In the present embodiment, the size of the second packaging sheet 13 is formed to be substantially the same as that of the first packaging sheet 12, and the entire area thereof is adhered to the first packaging sheet 12 in a state of overlapping the first packaging sheet 12.

[0040] The second packaging sheet 13 is a resin film, paper, non-woven fabric, antibacterial non-woven fabric, or a laminate of two or more of these. In a preferred embodiment, a resin film, paper, or antibacterial non-woven fabric is used for the second packaging sheet 13. The basis weight of the second packaging sheet 13 is preferably in the range of 15 g / m 2 or more and 50 g / m 2 or less from the viewpoints of strength and processability when it is a resin film, non-woven fabric, or antibacterial non-woven fabric, and 30 g / m 2 or more and 70 g / m 2It is preferably within the following range. Further, it is preferable that a release agent is applied to the skin side of the second packaging sheet 13 (the side facing the first packaging sheet 12). By applying the release agent, it becomes easier to peel the second packaging sheet 13 from the first packaging sheet 12, and the replacement work of the absorbent article 11 becomes easier. As the release agent, a silicone-based release agent or a fluorine-based release agent is preferably used.

[0041] Examples of the antibacterial nonwoven fabric used for the first packaging sheet 12 and possibly used for the second packaging sheet 13 include a nonwoven fabric containing, as a main component, antibacterial fibers having an antibacterial activity value of 2.0 or more and also containing other fibers, a nonwoven fabric made of antibacterial fibers having an antibacterial activity value of 2.0 or more, and the like. "Containing as a main component" means containing more than 50% by weight of the whole. Examples of the fibers that can be contained in addition to the antibacterial fibers include synthetic fibers made of synthetic resins such as polypropylene and polyethylene, regenerated fibers such as rayon, and natural fibers such as cotton.

[0042] The antibacterial fiber is not particularly limited as long as it has antibacterial properties, but those obtained by fiberizing synthetic fibers incorporated with inorganic antibacterial agents are preferred. As the inorganic antibacterial agent, inorganic compounds containing antibacterial metal ions such as silver, copper, and zinc can be used without particular limitation. For example, metal compounds containing the aforementioned antibacterial metal ions, zeolites, hydrotalcites, hydroxyapatites, clay minerals, inorganic porous materials such as alumina, silica, and bentonite can be mentioned. The inorganic antibacterial agent can be used alone or in combination of two or more. The antibacterial fiber can be produced, for example, by adding and kneading one or more inorganic antibacterial agents to a synthetic resin in a molten state and then spinning the synthetic resin. Here, examples of the synthetic resin to which the inorganic antibacterial agent is blended include polyester resins such as polyester and polyethylene terephthalate, polyolefin resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl alcohol, cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, and polyvinyl formal. The blending amount of the inorganic antibacterial agent with respect to the synthetic resin is, for example, in the range of 0.005% by weight or more and 0.5% by weight or less in the total amount of 100% by weight of the inorganic antibacterial agent and the synthetic resin, from the viewpoint of making the antibacterial activity value within a predetermined range and the strength of the resulting antibacterial fiber.

[0043] In this embodiment, in accordance with the JIS L 1902 bacterial liquid absorption method, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli are used, and an antibacterial test is carried out using a standard cloth (cotton cloth) as a control, and antibacterial fibers with an antibacterial activity value of 2.0 or more are used. Here, the antibacterial activity value is measured in accordance with the bacterial liquid absorption method of JIS L 1902.

[0044] Figure 4 is an external view of the absorbent article package 10 in the packaged state.

[0045] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, before use, the absorbent article package 10 is in a packaged state (the state shown in FIG. 4) in which the absorbent article 11 is individually packaged by the first packaging sheet 12 and the second packaging sheet 13, and when in use, it can be changed to an opened state (the state shown in FIGS. 1 to 3) opened and spread from the packaged state.

[0046] When packaging the absorbent article package 10, first, the absorbent article 11, the first packaging sheet 12, and the second packaging sheet 13 are overlapped and adhered to each other (see Fig. 3). Next, the absorbent article 11, the first packaging sheet 12, and the second packaging sheet 13 are folded back with the skin side facing inward so as to enclose the absorbent article 11 (for example, folded in three folds in the order of the white arrows A1 and A2 shown in Fig. 3). Next, both end portions 28 in the short side direction of the first packaging sheet 12 and the second packaging sheet 13 that overlap each other (see Fig. 4) are sealed in a peelable manner. Finally, the other end portion 29 in the longitudinal direction of the first packaging sheet 12 and the second packaging sheet 13 in the extended state (see Fig. 4) is fixed to the one end portion of the folded absorbent article package 10 by a tab tape 27. In this embodiment, when packaging, the absorbent article 11, the first packaging sheet 12, and the second packaging sheet 13 are folded in three folds, but it is not limited thereto. For example, they may be folded in two folds, or may be folded in four folds or more. Also, in this embodiment, the other end portion 29 in the longitudinal direction of the first packaging sheet 12 and the second packaging sheet 13 is fixed by the tab tape 27, but it is not limited thereto, and it may be fixed by other methods other than the tab tape 27, or may not be fixed.

[0047] When opening the packaged absorbent article package 10, the tab tape 27 is pulled, the seals of both end portions 28 in the short side direction of the first packaging sheet 12 and the second packaging sheet 13 are peeled off, and the absorbent article 11, the first packaging sheet 12, and the second packaging sheet 13 are spread out to open the package.

[0048] Next, the replacement operation of the absorbent article 11 using the absorbent article package 10 will be described with reference to Figs. 5 to 7.

[0049] FIG. 5 is an explanatory view when replacing the absorbent article 11, showing a state where a new absorbent article 11a is overlaid on a used absorbent article 11b. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view when wrapping the used absorbent article. (a) to (c) sequentially show a state where the first packaging sheet 12 is being rolled up, and (d) shows a state where the first packaging sheet 12 has been rolled up. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view when turning over the pocket 24 of the folded first packaging sheet 12. (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow VIIa-VIIa in FIG. 6, and (b) shows a state after turning over the pocket 24. Note that the white arrows in FIGS. 6(a) to (c) indicate the direction in which the first packaging sheet 12 is rolled up, and the white arrows in FIGS. 6(d) and 7(a) indicate the direction in which the pocket 24 is turned over, respectively.

[0050] When replacing the absorbent article 11, first, open the absorbent article package 10 in the packaged state, peel the second packaging sheet 13 from the first packaging sheet 12, and expose the second adhesive layer 23 of the first packaging sheet 12. In this state, the new absorbent article 11a remains adhered to the first packaging sheet 12. The second packaging sheet 13 can be put into the turned-over pocket 24, which will be described later, and discarded.

[0051] Next, as shown in FIG. 5, with the new absorbent article 11a still adhered to the sheet one side surface 22a side of the first packaging sheet 12, attach the second adhesive layer 23 on the sheet other side surface 22b of the first packaging sheet 12 to the skin surface side of the used absorbent article 11b that is attached (adhered) to the underwear 40. Next, remove the used absorbent article 11b from the underwear 40 together with the new absorbent article 11a and the first packaging sheet 12 while the used absorbent article 11b is attached to the first packaging sheet 12.

[0052] Next, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) to 6(d), with the used absorbent article 11b stacked on the other sheet surface 22b of the first packaging sheet 12, the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 and the used absorbent article 11b are rolled or folded (hereinafter simply referred to as "rolled") from the end on the other side in the longitudinal direction toward the one side onto the other sheet surface 22b. At this time, while rolling the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 and the used absorbent article 11b, the new absorbent article 11a is peeled off from the first packaging sheet 12 (see FIGS. 6(b) and 6(c)). When the new absorbent article 11a is peeled off from the first packaging sheet 12 by a desired length (see FIG. 6(c)), the first adhesive layer 17 of the back sheet 15 of the new absorbent article 11a is attached to the skin-side surface of the undergarment 40, and the new absorbent article 11a is worn on the undergarment 40. Then, the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 and the used absorbent article 11b are rolled up to in front of the opening 25 of the pocket 24 (see FIGS. 6(d) and 7(a)).

[0053] Next, as indicated by the white arrows in FIGS. 6(d) and 7(a), while turning the pocket 24 inside out so that the inner surface side of the pocket 24 is exposed to the outside, the rolled used absorbent article 11b and the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 are put into the turned-out pocket 24. Finally, with the used absorbent article 11b stored in the turned-out pocket 24, the used absorbent article 11b and the first packaging sheet 12 are discarded.

[0054] In the absorbent article package 10 configured as described above, the second adhesive layer 23 is provided on the other sheet surface 22b side of the first package sheet 12. Therefore, while a new absorbent article 11a is adhered to one sheet surface 22a side of the first package sheet 12, the second adhesive layer 23 of the first package sheet 12 is attached to the skin side of the used absorbent article 11b worn on the undergarment 40, and the used absorbent article 11b can be removed from the undergarment 40 together with the new absorbent article 11a and the first package sheet 12. In this way, the replacement operation of the absorbent article 11 can be performed with both hands without placing the new absorbent article 11a or the used absorbent article 11b on a table or temporarily attaching it to a wall or the like, so that the absorbent article 11 can be replaced hygienically and easily.

[0055] In addition, since the second adhesive layer 23 of the first package sheet 12 is attached to the skin side of the used absorbent article 11b, there is also concealment, and the operation can be performed hygienically when removing the used absorbent article 11b.

[0056] In addition, since the first package sheet 12 is an antibacterial nonwoven fabric (a nonwoven fabric containing antibacterial fibers with an antibacterial activity value of 2.0 or more), the growth of various bacteria on the first package sheet 12 is prevented. Therefore, the generation of odors associated with the growth of various bacteria can be reduced, and the replacement operation of the absorbent article 11 can be carried out hygienically and safely. In addition to the first package sheet 12, by using an antibacterial nonwoven fabric for the second package sheet 13 as needed, the growth of various bacteria on both the first package sheet 12 and the second package sheet 13 is prevented, so that the generation of odors associated with the growth of various bacteria can be further reduced, and the replacement operation of the absorbent article 11 can be carried out more hygienically and safely.

[0057] Also, when rolling up the used absorbent article 11b, it is rolled up toward the other sheet surface 22b from the end on the other side in the longitudinal direction toward the one side. That is, since the used absorbent article 11b is rolled up toward its first adhesive layer 17 side, the spread (loosening) can be suppressed when rolling up, and it is easy to roll up.

[0058] Further, the pocket (bag-like portion) 24 of the first packaging sheet 12 is integrally provided on the sheet one-side surface 22a side of the region 20 at one end in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body 22, and opens to the other side in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, after the first packaging sheet 12 and the used absorbent article 11b are rolled up to before the opening 25 of the pocket 24 (see FIGS. 6(d) and 7(a)), the pocket 24 is turned inside out, and the rolled-up used absorbent article 11b and the first packaging sheet 12 can be put into the turned-inside-out pocket 24. In this way, since the rolled-up used absorbent article 11b can be stored in the turned-inside-out pocket 24, the used absorbent article 11b can be discarded in a state with excellent concealability.

[0059] Further, since the rolled-up used absorbent article 11b can be stored in the turned-inside-out pocket 24, it is possible to prevent the rolled-up used absorbent article 11b from opening. Therefore, the concealability of the used absorbent article 11b after being discarded is also excellent.

[0060] In this way, since the concealability of the used absorbent article 11b is excellent, it is not necessary to wrap the used absorbent article 11b with toilet paper many times to enhance the concealability, and the amount of toilet paper used can be suppressed.

[0061] Also, the pocket 24 of the first packaging sheet 12 is formed by folding back a portion continuously extending from one end 26 in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body 22 to the sheet one-side surface 22a side. That is, since the first packaging sheet 12 has a simple configuration in which a single sheet is folded, unlike the case where the sheet body 22 and the pocket 24 are separately prepared and fixed to each other, it can be easily manufactured with reduced man-hours.

[0062] Further, the longitudinal length L4 of the pocket 24 of the first packaging sheet 12 is shorter than half the longitudinal length of the sheet body 22. Therefore, the depth of the pocket 24 (the length from the opening 25 to the bottom on the one side in the longitudinal direction) can be suppressed, so it is easy to turn the pocket 24 inside out.

[0063] Further, the length L3 in the short side direction of the sheet body 22 of the first packaging sheet 12 is longer than the length L2 in the short side direction of the absorbent article 11. Therefore, when rolling up the used absorbent article 11b together with the first packaging sheet 12, or after rolling up the used absorbent article 11b together with the first packaging sheet 12, concealment from the side surfaces (both sides in the short side direction) of the used absorbent article 11b can be ensured.

[0064] Thus, according to the present embodiment, the absorbent article 11 can be hygienically and easily replaced, and the used absorbent article 11b can be discarded in a state with excellent concealment.

[0065] In addition, in the present embodiment, the length L4 in the longitudinal direction of the pocket 24 of the first packaging sheet 12 is made shorter than half the length in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the pocket 24 can be turned inside out, the length L4 in the longitudinal direction of the pocket 24 may be made longer than half the length in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body 22.

[0066] Also, in the present embodiment, the pocket (bag-shaped portion) 24 of the first packaging sheet 12 is formed by folding back the portion continuously extending from one end 26 in the longitudinal direction of the sheet body 22 toward the sheet one side surface 22a side. Thus, in the present embodiment, by folding a single sheet, the sheet body 22 and the pocket (bag-shaped portion) 24 are integrally provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a bag-shaped portion formed separately from the sheet body 22 may be fixed to the sheet body 22 to integrally provide the sheet body 22 and the bag-shaped portion.

[0067] Also, in the present embodiment, the size of the second packaging sheet 13 is made substantially the same as that of the first packaging sheet 12. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A second packaging sheet 13 smaller than the first packaging sheet 12 may be adhered to the second adhesive layer 23 of the first packaging sheet 12.

[0068] In addition, in the present embodiment, the absorbent article 11 is not adhered to the region 20 covered by the pocket 24 on the sheet one side surface 22a of the first packaging sheet 12, but is adhered to the region 21 on the other side in the longitudinal direction than the region 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a modified example of the absorbent article package 10. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the absorbent article 11 may be adhered to the sheet one side surface 22a of the first packaging sheet 12 in a state of being inserted into the pocket 24. Alternatively, the absorbent article 11 may be adhered to the sheet one side surface 22a of the first packaging sheet 12 from above (skin side) of the pocket 24.

[0069] As described above, the present invention has been described based on the above embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the scope of the present invention. That is, other embodiments, examples, operation techniques, etc. made by those skilled in the art based on this embodiment are of course all included in the scope of the present invention.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0070] 10: Absorbent article package 11, 11a, 11b: Absorbent article 12: First packaging sheet 13: Second packaging sheet 14: Top sheet 15: Back sheet 16: Absorbent body 17: First adhesive layer 22: Sheet body 22a: Sheet one side surface 22b: Sheet other side surface 23: Second adhesive layer 24: Pocket (bag-shaped portion)

Claims

1. An absorbent article having a topsheet on the skin side, a backsheet on the non-skin side, an absorber disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a first adhesive layer provided on the non-skin surface of the backsheet, the absorbent article extending in the longitudinal direction, A sheet one side surface that is detachably adhered via the first adhesive layer to the non-skin surface side of the backsheet of the absorbent article, and a second adhesive layer provided on the sheet other side surface opposite to the sheet one side surface. A first individual packaging sheet that can individually package the absorbent article by folding it back so as to enclose the absorbent article in a state where the absorbent article is adhered to the sheet one side surface, A second individual packaging sheet that is detachably adhered via the second adhesive layer to the sheet other side surface of the first individual packaging sheet, The first individual packaging sheet has a sheet body and a bag-shaped portion that is integrally provided on the sheet one side surface side of one end of the sheet body in the longitudinal direction and opens to the other side in the longitudinal direction, and is a non-woven fabric containing antibacterial fibers having an antibacterial activity value of 2.0 or more An absorbent article package characterized by the above.

2. The bag-shaped portion of the first individual packaging sheet is formed by continuously extending from one end of the sheet body in the longitudinal direction and folding back to the sheet one side surface side The absorbent article package according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The length of the bag-shaped portion of the first individual packaging sheet in the longitudinal direction is shorter than half the length of the sheet body in the longitudinal direction The absorbent article package according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized by the above.

4. The length of the sheet body of the first individual packaging sheet in the short direction is longer than the length of the absorbent article in the short direction The absorbent article package according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by the above.

5. The second individual packaging sheet is a resin film, paper, non-woven fabric, non-woven fabric containing antibacterial fibers having an antibacterial activity value of 2.0 or more, or a laminate of two or more of these The absorbent article package according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by the above.

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