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Issue: March 2008, page: 8
Diaper with elasticated topsheet
A disposable absorbent diaper with an elasticated topsheet has been developed by Procter & Gamble. Disclosed in US Patent 7 273 476, the invention aims to prevent faeces (and especially runny faeces) from leaking out of the absorbent article.