Plastic applicator. Compare to Tampax Pearl (This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gable Company, owner of the registered trademark Tampax Pearl Product). Smooth, soft plastic applicator is comfortable & easy to insert. Tampon is specially designed for multidirectional expansion to fit your body & provide you with the comfort you expect. Multidirectional Expansion: Conforms to your body shape to provide unsurpassed protection. Secure Withdrawal Cord: Withdrawal cord is sewn the full length of absorbent pad. Textured Finger Grip: Textured finger grip design for ultimate control while inserting your tampon. Individually Wrapped: Individually wrapped to keep tampon clean & protected. Up to 8 hours of protection. Dermatologist tested & hypoallergenic. Tampon absorbency terms & ranges are regulated by the FDA. All tampon manufacturers are required to use the same absorbency ranges & terms based on standard laboratory tests. Use this chart to compare the absorbency of those tampons to other brands. The risk of getting Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) increases with the higher absorbency. You can reduce the risk of TSS by using the minimum absorbency that meets your needs. Absorbency: Light. Absorbency Range: less than 6 g. Absorbency: Regular. Absorbency Range: 6-9 g. Absorbency: Super. Absorbency Range: 9-12 g. Absorbency: Super Plus. Absorbency Range: 12-15 g. Plastic applicator and wrapper are non-flushable. Dispose of properly. Please recycle this packaging.