Absorbent article

摘要

The article (10) includes an absorbent (12) having first (14) and second (16) oppositely aligned surfaces and a longitudinally extending central axis. A bicomponent cover (24) is positioned over the first surface of the absorbent (12) and includes a first (26) and a second (30) material. The first material (26) has openings (28) formed therein and is aligned along the longitudinally extending central axis of the absorbent (12). The second material (30) is nonapertured and is secured to, or positioned adjacent to, the outer periphery of the first material (26). The first and second materials (26, 28) cooperate to enclose the absorbent. Separating first material (26) and the first surface (14) of the absorbent (12) is a flow control component (18). This "separation means" directs fluid from the body downward, in the z direction, away from the bicomponent cover, and outward in the x and y directions to provide a more efficient use of the absorbent material. The absorbent article further contains a liquid-impermeable baffle (44) which is positioned adjacent to the second surface (16) of the absorbent (12).