摘要 |
The present invention provides a distinctive absorbent article which includes a backsheet layer (12) which delimits at least one waistband portion (14) of the article. A substantially liquid-permeable topsheet layer (40) is located in facing relation with an inner surface of the backsheet layer (12), and an absorbent body is located between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer. An elastic member (44),(44A), which is connected to the waistband portion, is composed of an elastomeric, nonwoven fibrous web material, and is constructed and arranged to shirr the waistband portion. |