A packaging unit for an absorbent article is formed from a sheet of material and includes a longitudinal center line, a transversal center line, a first longitudinal edge zone, a second longitudinal edge zone, a first transversal edge zone and a second transversal edge zone. At least one of the first longitudinal edge zone, the second longitudinal edge zone, the first transversal edge zone or the second transversal edge zone includes at least one zone provided with surface protrusions integrally formed from the material of the sheet of material. The sheet of material includes at least one landing zone able to engage with the surface protrusions to provide a fastening mechanism when said sheet of material is rolled or folded. A method of manufacturing a packaging unit and a method to close a packaging unit holding an absorbent article are also disclosed.
