Packages for absorbent articles

A package of one or more absorbent articles, the package comprising a package material, wherein the package material comprises natural fibers, wherein the package comprises a plurality of panels comprising a consumer-facing panel, wherein the package is sealed such that the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed therein;

• wherein the package material exhibits a HuBa value of greater than about 5 hours, according to HuBa Test;
• wherein the package is recyclable;
• the package comprising a vertical side seal having a side seal strength, wherein the side seal strength is greater than about 5.1 N/15 mm to about 15 N/15 mm, according to the Seal Tensile Strength Test;
• wherein the package material comprises a barrier film;
• wherein the barrier film comprises a first layer most proximate to the natural fibers and a second layer most distal from the natural fibers;
• wherein the first layer comprises a first polymer material;
• wherein the second layer comprises a second polymer material;
• and
• wherein the first polymer material is different than the second polymer material.