DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING ABSORBENT CORE EXHIBITING PLANAR GROWTH WHEN WET

摘要

A disposable absorbent article comprising a bodyside liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent core sandwiched between the liner and the outer cover. When exposed to liquid under a specific set of conditions, the absorbent core exhibits planar growth of at least about 15% in at least one of the longitudinal and transverse directions at one or more positions. In particular embodiments, such planar growth can deliver improved fit, donning, and/or accident-awareness characteristics to disposable absorbent articles.