Absorbent articles forming a three-dimensional basin

摘要

An absorbent article (20) such as a diaper comprises a topsheet (24), a backsheet (25) and an absorbent core (28). The absorbent layer comprises at least a longitudinally-extending central portion (60), and a first and second side portions (61, 62) disposed transversally outward of the central portion. The absorbent core further comprises first and second folding guides (261, 262) between the central portion and the side portions. The central portion and the side portions form a three-dimensional basin when the absorbent core is folded along the folding guides. The article further comprises at least one liquid management layer (52) which may be substantially free of superabsorbent polymer between the topsheet and the absorbent core. The liquid management layer does not extend outwardly beyond the folding guides. The liquid management layer may be a carded, resin-bonded nonwoven layer.