ONTEX BV

The disclosure pertains to method for packaging a tampon pledget ( 10 ), said method comprising the following step: a. providing a wrapping sheet ( 50 ) preferably consisting essentially of cellulosic fibers to a holding mean ( 52 ) so that a portion of the wrapping sheet ( 50 ) is secured to the holding mean ( 52 ); b. deforming said wrapping sheet ( 50 ) around the holding mean ( 52 ) to the point where a transversal end ( 42,46 ) of the wrapping sheet ( 50 ) overlays 10 the other transversal end ( 42,46 ) of the wrapping sheet ( 50 ); c. heating with a first heating element ( 60 ) the overlaying portion of the wrapping sheet ( 50 ) at a first temperature (T 1 ); d. heating with the first or a second heating element the overlaying portion of the wrapping sheet ( 50 ) at a second temperature (T 2 ); e. a first sealing step comprising pressing a third heating element ( 64 ) against one longitudinal end of the wrapping sheet ( 50 ) and heating at a third temperature (T 3 ) thereby forming a wrapper ( 50 ) with a first sealed end ( 74,75 ) and a second open end; f. removing the wrapping sheet ( 50 ) from the holding mean ( 52 ); g. inserting a tampon pledget ( 10 ) through said open end of said wrapper ( 50 ); h. a second sealing step by heating at a fourth temperature (T 4 ) and pressing said open-end of the wrapper ( 50 ).

A substantially cuboid reclosable flexible package ( 8 ) for transporting multiple personal hygiene absorbent articles “on-the-go” is disclosed. It has a front wall ( 81 ), a rear wall ( 82 ), two opposed side walls ( 83,83 ′) and two opposed end walls ( 84,84 ′). It includes a stack of at least two personal hygiene absorbent articles ( 1,100 ) comprising a garment attachment adhesive covered by a removable release paper ( 2 ), and which are folded inwardly with the removable release paper ( 2 ) exposed. The folded absorbent articles are free of an individual wrapping pouch and comprise closure means ( 7 ) for securing said folding. The package ( 8 ) is made of a plastic or paper wrap sealed at one position on either the front ( 81 ), the rear ( 82 ), or one of the two side walls ( 83,83 ′), and on the two end walls ( 84,84 ′). It comprises, on at least one wall, a tear-open flap ( 86 ) limited by at least one tearing line ( 87 ).

A substantially cuboid reclosable flexible package ( 8 ) for transporting multiple personal hygiene absorbent articles “on-the-go” is disclosed. It has a front wall ( 81 ), a rear wall ( 82 ), two opposed side walls ( 83,83 ′) and two opposed end walls ( 84,84 ′). It includes a stack of at least two personal hygiene absorbent articles ( 1,100 ) comprising a garment attachment adhesive covered by a removable release paper ( 2 ), and which are folded inwardly with the removable release paper ( 2 ) exposed. The folded absorbent articles are free of an individual wrapping pouch and comprise closure means ( 7 ) for securing said folding. The package ( 8 ) is made of a plastic or paper wrap sealed at one position on either the front ( 81 ), the rear ( 82 ), or one of the two side walls ( 83,83 ′), and on the two end walls ( 84,84 ′). It comprises, on at least one wall, a tear-open flap ( 86 ) limited by at least one tearing line ( 87 ).

A substantially cuboid reclosable flexible package ( 8 ) for transporting multiple personal hygiene absorbent articles “on-the-go” is disclosed. It has a front wall ( 81 ), a rear wall ( 82 ), two opposed side walls ( 83,83 ) and two opposed end walls ( 84,84 ′). It includes a stack of at least two personal hygiene absorbent articles ( 1,100 ) comprising a garment attachment adhesive covered by a removable release paper ( 2 ), and which are folded inwardly with the removable release paper ( 2 ) exposed. The folded absorbent articles are free of an individual wrapping pouch and comprise closure means ( 7 ) for securing said folding. The package ( 8 ) is made of a plastic or paper wrap sealed at one position on either the front ( 81 ), the rear ( 82 ), or one of the two side walls ( 83,83 ′), and on the two end walls ( 84,84 ′). It comprises, on at least one wall, a tear-open flap ( 86 ) limited by at least one tearing line ( 87 ).

A substantially cuboid reclosable flexible package ( 8 ) for transporting multiple personal hygiene absorbent articles “on-the-go” is disclosed. It has a front wall ( 81 ), a rear wall ( 82 ), two opposed side walls ( 83,83 ) and two opposed end walls ( 84,84 ′). It includes a stack of at least two personal hygiene absorbent articles ( 1,100 ) comprising a garment attachment adhesive covered by a removable release paper ( 2 ), and which are folded inwardly with the removable release paper ( 2 ) exposed. The folded absorbent articles are free of an individual wrapping pouch and comprise closure means ( 7 ) for securing said folding. The package ( 8 ) is made of or paper wrap sealed at one position on either the front ( 81 ), the rear ( 82 ), or one of the two side walls ( 83,83 ′), and on the two end walls ( 84,84 ′). It comprises, on at least one wall, a tear-open flap ( 86 ) limited by at least one tearing line ( 87 ).