ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL EXTRUDATE FORMING SAP CONTAINMENT WELLS

摘要

An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article, having a central fibrous layer having synthetic fibers, and a plurality of discrete containment wells that contain superabsorbent particles. The plurality of discrete containment wells are formed from a three-dimensional extrudate layer having a plurality of discrete voids, and a base layer that is laminated to one surface of the extrudate layer. The containment wells are provided by the voids of the extrudate layer, the perimeter being provided by the extrudate surrounding the voids, and the base of the wells being provided by the base layer. Superabsorbent particles are deposited and enclosed in the discrete containment wells, and are prevented from shifting to other portions of the absorbent core. An absorbent article including the absorbent core, and a method for providing an absorbent article including the absorbent core are also described.