<p>An absorptive article capable of, in spite of being reduced in size, effectively absorbing liquid. The absorptive article has absorptive bodies provided with members for absorbing liquid and also has an absorptive article body. The absorptive bodies are placed in the longitudinal direction, layered over each other. The liquid absorption members of the absorptive bodies are arranged so as to project in the longitudinal direction from the outer peripheral edge of the absorptive article body.</p>
