The invention relates to a method for producing a tampon (1) and to a tampon (1) comprising at least one absorbent body made of an absorbent material (6) wherein the tampon (1) has a proximal end (2) and a distal end (3) and a central part running between the distal end and the proximal end as well as withdrawal means (5) connected to the absorbent body and arranged at the distal end (3) wherein the tampon has a cover made of a nonwoven (4) which completely covers at least the distal end (3) with the exception of a through opening (13) for the withdrawal means (5) and by means of which any escape of fibres at the distal end (3) is prevented. An additional leakage protection is formed by the cover.
