The invention provides a pad (12) having a flow zone control layer (28) adjacent the bodyside liner (14) of the pad. The flow zone control layer (28) is in contact with the absorbent (30) on its lower side and the inner surface of the bodyside liner (14) on the upper surface. The flow zone control member (28) is located only in the middle portion of the pad (12). The bodyside liner (14) is provided with perforations in the area (16) of the flow zone control layer (28) to aid in transfer of liquids to the flow zone control layer (28). The pad (12) as is conventional would be provided with an impervious backing member (22) on the side away from the body. The preferred flow zone material is a meltblown polymer and the preferred perforated cover is spunbonded polypropylene.
