Feel clean and confident for up to 8 hours thanks to to Tampax tampons with carboard applicator. The tampon has an absorbent core and an anti-leak skirt that gives you an additional layer of back-up protection. Also, the applicator has an anti-slip grip that helps you hold the applicator and position the tampon in the right place. Tampax super plus tampons with cardboard applicator are designed for maximum protection on your heavy flow days during your period. They also make for excellent, long lasting protection during the night for up to 8 hours.