摘要 |
The invention relates to an absorbent article, such as an incontinence guard or a sanitary napkin, comprising an absorbent body (6) enclosed between a liquid-pervious cover layer (2) and a liquid-impervious cover layer (4), whereby the article has a substantially elongate shape and exhibits two end portions (8, 10), and a crotch portion (12) arranged between the end portions. At least one of the end portions (8, 10) exhibits a stiffness which is at least 15 % higher than the stiffness in the crotch portion (12) of the article. The stiffening portion may be constituted by a layer comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive attachment device. |