Patent ID: 7879747
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: A61K,B32B,D04H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core positioned between a substantially liquid-impermeable layer and a liquid-permeable layer, the absorbent article further comprising an elastic region, the elastic region comprising an elastic laminate comprising a nonwoven web facing laminated to an elastic material, wherein the nonwoven web facing has an internal fibrous structure having a thickness in a Z-direction, and wherein fragrance releasing microcapsules are randomly embedded inside the internal structure of the nonwoven web facing such that the elastic laminate releases fragrance after a stretching force has been applied to the nonwoven web facing, wherein the elastic region is selected from the group consisting of waistbands, leg/cuff gasketing, ears, side panels, outer covers, and combinations thereof.