| abstract |
An article ( 20 ) has a longitudinal length ( 22 ), an article width ( 24 ) and an article thickness ( 26 ). The article ( 20 ) comprises a fresh personal care product ( 28 ) in a substantially unsoiled condition, and a pouch ( 30 ) having a pouch volume which operatively encloses the fresh product ( 28 ). The pouch ( 30 ) includes a front panel region ( 32 ), a back panel region ( 34 ) which is operatively connected to the front panel region ( 32 ), and at least one expansion section ( 48 ) which is operatively connected between the front panel region ( 32 ) and the back panel region ( 34 ). The expansion section ( 48 ) is operatively held in a substantially unexpanded, closed position when the fresh product ( 28 ) is enclosed in the pouch ( 30 ). The expansion section 48 is movable to an open position after a removal of the fresh product ( 28 ) from the pouch ( 30 ). The open position of the expansion section ( 48 ) is configured to provide an expanded disposal volume which can operatively contain a product ( 28 ) when the product ( 28 ) is in a used and soiled condition. |