摘要 |
A fluid permeable covering sheet (9)is disclosed for an absorbent article such as a diaper, a sanitary napkin, an incontinence protector or the like, wherein heated needles (4) are brought to penetrate a sheet of textile material (1) comprising at least one thermoplastic component, whereby the thermoplastic component closest to the needles (4) melts, whereafter the needles (4) are removed and the heated material (1) is passed through at least one nip of rollers (7) so that the thermoplastic component closest around the apertures is smoothed out into a substantially smooth material surface around the apertures, whereafter the thermoplastic component is brought to solidify. An apertured covering sheet (not shown) is also disclosed for an absorbent article manufactured in accordance with the method, as is an absorbent article (not shown) provided with a covering sheet manufactured in accordance with the method.
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