Layered absorbent structure with a heterogeneous layer region

摘要

A distinctive absorbent article includes an absorbent core having multiple absorbent layers, wherein the absorbent layers interact in such a manner which preferentially locates absorbed liquid in an appointed, high saturation wicking layer. The localization of the liquid within this wicking layer increases the potential of this layer to move liquid through capillary action due to the higher saturation level and increased amount of liquid available. In particular aspects, at least one primary layer region can have a heterogeneous structure. In additional configurations, the at least one primary layer region can include a plurality of two or more sublayers.