Sanitary napkin is a hygiene absorbent product used by women during menstrual periods. It is a product of technical textile. A sanitary napkin, sanitary towel, sanitary pad, menstrual pad, maxi pad, or pad is an absorbent item worn by a woman while she is menstruating, recovering from vaginal surgery, for lochia (post birth bleeding), abortion, or any other situation where it is necessary to absorb a flow of blood from a woman's vagina.
The menstrual cycle stars for young women between the ages 11-17, frequently around 12-13 years. On average a woman experiences a period every 28th day, 12-13 times in a year. A menstrual period normally lasts 3-7 days. The loss of fluid in a period is on average half a cup or 65-80 ml. The menstrual pattern is influenced by giving birth and contraceptive methods. Menstruation lasts until menopause at the age 45-55. The feminine hygiene products market has evolved over more than 100 years.
Important properties of sanitary napkins:
No Leakage,
No unaesthetic appearance or color,
No odour,
No noise,
Stay in place,
Comfortable to wear,
Hygienic
Types of Sanitary Napkins:
There are 3 major types of products,
(a)Thick sanitary napkins;
(b) Ultra thin sanitary napkins and
(c) Panty liners being used in the market.
The size of each and their content vary from market to market.
Raw Material of Sanitary Napkins:
Materials used in absorbent hygiene products:
Nonwoven
Pulp
Super absorbent
Plastic film
Elastic materials
Fastening devices
Packaging
Specification of the Raw Material of the Sanitary Napkins:
1. Pulp : fluff pulp ,thickness 1-2mm, width 280-410mm(500gmm2 up)
2. Tissue: so called tissue 18gm/square meter standard width 180mm
3. P.E. Film: the thickness 0.0015mm, width 85-105mm
4. Non-woven fabric: good thermo-bonding 16-18gm/square meter, standard width:175-180mm (Or perforated Film: 20-25gm/square meter)
5. Hot melt gum: it is pressure sensitive and endurance ,good stickiness,white solid adhesive.
6. Release paper: good release, width 19-50mm(standard)
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