Packaging with easy open feature

A package enclosing a single disposable absorbent article, the package comprising a layer of material having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the layer of material configured to provide an interior space and at least two lateral seals, the absorbent article being situated within the interior space of the package, wherein a portion of the layer of material extends beyond at least one lateral seal to provide an opening element.

The package of clam 14 wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are non-coterminous.

A package enclosing a single disposable absorbent article, the package comprising a first piece of material and a second piece of material, the first piece of material and the second piece of material being operatively associated with one another to enclose the absorbent article, the operative association defining a seal, wherein the seal defines at least one lateral edge and at least one longitudinal edge, wherein at least a portion of the first piece of material and at least a portion of the second piece of material extend beyond the seal to deliver an opening tab, wherein a portion of the opening tab extends beyond at least one lateral edge of the seal, and a portion of the opening tab extends beyond at least one longitudinal edge of the seal.