摘要 |
A sanitary article (e.g. a disposable diaper) comprises an absorbent layer sandwiched between a liquid permeable and liquid impermeable layer. A discrete area of the liquid permeable layer (which is the layer which will be positioned in use adjacent the body) is treated with a surface active agent so as to facilitate passage of body fluid through only that area of the layer. Thus, the body fluids which pass into the absorbent layer are prevented or inhibited from returning back through the untreated areas of the permeable layer. |