Patent ID: 6854600

Claim:
A method of packaging an absorbent article selected from the group consisting of a sanitary napkin, a panty liner, a tampon, an incontinence protector, and a diaper, the absorbent article comprises one or more moisture-sensitive additives, the method comprising the steps of using at least one essentially impervious film material, the impervious film material being selected form the group consisting of PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene) PET (polyester), PA (polyamide), PETP, PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol), aluminum foil, aluminum oxide, and silicon oxide and the impervious film material having a highest WVTR (Water Vapour Transmission Rate) of 6 g/m 2 /calendar day in accordance with ASTME 398-83 in effect as of Jun. 9, 2000 to package the absorbent article, wherein the package is fully sealed with impervious joins or seams, wherein the pack comprises at least two material layers, of which one is an inner moisture barrier layer that is comprised of the at least one essentially impervious film.