Outline
The present invention relates to an absorbent intimate sanitary or hygiene product that is provided with a metal-based fiber (50) having antimicrobial activity. The antimicrobial fiber (e.g. silver fiber) protects against infections like antibacterial infections. The product may be a tampon (10), either with or without an applicator. The thin fiber is typically arranged near to the intimate body surface-contacting surface, in parallel therewith, to provide a strong antibacterial effect when impregnated with a body fluid.