Barrierless disposable absorbent article having an absorbent core encased in a homogeneous outer wrap

摘要

An article of manufacture is disclosed for absorbing liquids, particularly body exudates such as menstrual discharges. An absorbent core is encased in a homogeneous outer wrap which may be either unitary or integral. The outer wrap has a specified combination of caliper, apex opening as measured by the maximal diagonal, and a ratio of the apparent caliper to the maximal diagonal of the largest apex opening which impart an ability of the outer wrap to function both as a topsheet portion and as a backsheet portion without the necessity of providing a barrier within the article.