Cellulosic tampon applicator

A tampon applicator comprising:

• a cylindrical paper segment defining a longitudinal axis and comprising an outer surface and an inner surface surrounding the longitudinal axis and a seam, and
• wherein the cylindrical paper segment comprises a insertion region, a grip region opposite the insertion region, and an intermediate region between the insertion region and the grip region,
• the grip region of the cylindrical paper segment comprises:
• an inverted region such that a portion of a wall of the grip region is adjacent to the inner surface of the cylindrical paper segment,
• a pusher opening internal to the cylindrical paper segment;
• and
• a gripping portion comprising a plurality of micro-folds, wherein the gripping portion has a radius of curvature.

A tampon applicator comprising:

• a cylindrical paper segment defining a longitudinal axis and comprising an outer surface and an inner surface surrounding the longitudinal axis and a seam, and
• wherein the cylindrical paper segment comprises a insertion region, a grip region opposite the insertion region, and an intermediate region between the insertion region and the grip region,
• the grip region of the cylindrical paper segment comprises:
• an inverted region forming a folded edge, wherein a portion of the grip region is disposed internally of the cylindrical paper segment;
• and
• a pusher opening formed from an edge of the grip region, wherein the pusher opening is positioned internally of the cylindrical paper segment.