Packaged feminine hygiene pad product adapted for discreet carry and access, and manufacturing process

A product comprising a feminine hygiene pad having a pad length LP and provided in a folded configuration within an individualized package, the pad comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent layer disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet;

• wherein the pad is provided in a folded configuration wherein the pad is folded over on itself along at least one lateral fold line defining a corresponding number of folds, which divide(s) the length into a plurality of sublengths of the pad which in the folded configuration overlie or underlie each other directly or indirectly,
• wherein the pad in the folded configuration is folded separately of the package and is contained within the package,
• wherein the package comprises a section of polymeric film and is configured to provide an access opening exposing the pad;
• and
• wherein the pad comprises a backsheet adhesive coversheet comprising a section of polymeric coversheet film adhered to an outward-facing side of the backsheet, and a deposit of backsheet adhesive disposed between the backsheet adhesive coversheet and the backsheet, wherein the backsheet adhesive coversheet comprises a longitudinally-oriented side edge comprising two or more tabs and one or more neat edges, wherein the one or more neat edges has an average length PL of from about 0.4 mm to about 3.5 mm, wherein the backsheet, the backsheet adhesive coversheet and the backsheet adhesive being selected and adapted such that the backsheet adhesive coversheet may be peeled away from the pad to expose the backsheet adhesive without substantial damage to a remainder of the pad, and such that the backsheet adhesive remains substantially in place and adhered to the backsheet following peeling away of the backsheet adhesive coversheet.