Absorbent articles having undergarment covering components with mechanical fasteners having improved tactile properties

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins panty liners, and incontinence , pads that are provided with mechanical fasteners are disclosed. Preferred embodiments have undergarment covering components (or "side wrapping elements") that automatically fold along the sides of a wearer's panties and provide an alternative to conventional side flaps. The side wrapping elements of such embodiments have at least one zone of extensibility and at a region therein that is stiffer than the zone of extensibility. The side wrapping elements are provided with mechanical fasteners in the form of hair-like projections that have improved tactile properties.