An absorbent garment includes a chassis having first and second layers and an elastic core sandwiched therebetween. The substrate and the free layer are made of a vertical anisotropy ferrimagentic thin film. The fluid temperature and level are indicated on an externally viewable portion of the dipstick, such as an exposed end or cap. An actuator system may comprise various embodiments of the present invention to enable the actuation of one member in relation to another. Ultraviolet radiation is used to cure the protective layer.