Rayon; Polyethylene (Polyester) Cover; Rayon (Polyester) String. Suggestions. Starts compact, expands to full size. Pull until you hear it click. Special Note. Warnings. Tampon use has been associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). TSS is a rare but serious disease that may cause death. Read and save the enclosed information. Use for 8 hours maximum. Choose the minimum absorbency necessary to control your menstrual flow in order to reduce the risk of contracting TSS.