Reusable package for rolled paper products

Abstract

A large count package comprising an overwrap and a plurality of products. The overwrap comprises an opening and wherein a drawstring is positioned around the opening and wherein the drawstring comprises a pull region. The overwrap comprises a volume of from about 1100 in 3 to about 10000 in 3 .

1 . A large count package comprising an overwrap and a plurality of products;
 wherein the overwrap comprises an opening and wherein a drawstring is positioned around the opening and wherein the drawstring comprises a pull region; and   wherein the overwrap comprises a volume of from about 1100 in 3  to about 10000 in 3 .   
   
   
       2 . A large count package according to  claim 1  wherein the products are paper towel products. 
   
   
       3 . A large count package according to  claim 1  wherein the individual absorbent paper products have a height of from about 4″ to about 13″ and a diameter of from about 3″ to about 7″. 
   
   
       4 . A large count package according to  claim 1  wherein there are from about 2 to about 36 products. 
   
   
       5 . A large count package according to  claim 1  wherein the opening is sealed to provide a sealed opening. 
   
   
       6 . A large count package according to  claim 5  wherein the sealed opening is perforated. 
   
   
       7 . A large count package according to  claim 1  wherein the package is usable as a garbage can liner. 
   
   
       8 . A large count package comprising an overwrap and a plurality of products;
 wherein the overwrap comprises an opening and wherein the overwrap further comprises two or more ears extending from the opening; and   wherein the overwrap comprises a volume of from about 1100 in 3  to about 10000 in 3 .   
   
   
       9 . A large count package according to  claim 8  wherein the products are paper towel products. 
   
   
       10 . A large count package according to  claim 8  wherein the individual absorbent paper products have a height of from about 4″ to about 13″ and a diameter of from about 3″ to about 7″. 
   
   
       11 . A large count package according to  claim 8  wherein there are from about 2 to about 36 products. 
   
   
       12 . A large count package according to  claim 8  wherein the opening is sealed to provide a sealed opening. 
   
   
       13 . A large count package according to  claim 12  wherein the sealed opening is perforated. 
   
   
       14 . A large count package according to  claim 8  wherein the overwrap is usable as a garbage can liner. 
   
   
       15 . A large count package according to  claim 8  wherein the overwrap has a thickness of from about 0.001 cm to about 0.005 cm. 
   
   
       16 . A large count package according to  claim 15  wherein the overwrap has a thickness of from about 0.002 cm to about 0.004 cm. 
   
   
       17 . A large count package according to  claim 8  wherein the overwrap has a puncture toughness of greater than about 7 lbs. 
   
   
       18 . A large count package according to  claim 17  wherein the overwrap has a puncture toughness of from about 7 in-lbs to about 20 in-lbs. 
   
   
       19 . A large count package according to  claim 8  wherein the overwrap has an MD tensile strength of greater than about 2000 psi. 
   
   
       20 . A large count package according to  claim 19  wherein the overwrap has an MD tensile strength of from about 2000 psi to about 3500 psi. 
   
   
       21 . A method of marketing large count packages of rolled absorbent paper products wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing a plurality of rolled absorbent paper products in an overwrap wherein the overwrap comprises an opening. 
   
   
       22 . A method according to  claim 21  further comprising the step of providing instructions to the consumer that the overwrap may be reused as a garbage bag.