Tampon with fluid wicking overwrap with skirt portion

A catamenial tampon comprising:

• a compressed absorbent member having an inner region and an exterior surface, said compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material;
• said absorbent material having a first surface opposed to a second surface and an insertion end opposed to a withdrawal end;
• a fluid wicking overwrap substantially covering said first surface and said second surface of said absorbent material;
• said fluid wicking overwrap extending beyond the withdrawal end of said absorbent material to form a fluid wicking skirt portion;
• said fluid wicking overwrap substantially covering said exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member;
• a portion of said fluid wicking overwrap substantially permeating said inner region of said compressed absorbent member;
• and
• a withdrawal means for removal of said tampon attached to said compressed absorbent member and extending beyond at least said withdrawal end.