Dark colored absorbent articles with loading indicator
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsIvano Gagliardi, Giovanni Carlucci
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Abstract
The present invention encompasses an absorbent article for absorbing liquid, typically body liquid, with a loading indicator, said article comprising a dark topsheet having an L Hunter value of less than 60, preferably being black, an underlying layer comprising a light layer having an L Hunter value of 60 or more and a backsheet, all layers being coextensive to have a common peripheral edge. By this execution the light layer is noticeable along the peripheral edge of the article, thereby providing said loading indicator by changing colour to the colour of the absorbed liquid.
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An absorbent article for absorbing liquid with a loading indicator, comprising a dark coloured topsheet, a backsheet and an underlying layer positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet, wherein said topsheet has an L Hunter value of less than 60, said underlying layer having a topsheet-facing surface and a backsheet-facing surface, wherein said topsheet, said backsheet and said underlying layer are all coextensive to have a common peripheral edge, said underlying layer comprising a light layer having an L Hunter value of 60 or more, said light layer providing said loading indicator.
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