An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core sandwiched between a liquid permeable topsheet and a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an acquisition distribution layer positioned between said topsheet and said absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core comprises absorbent material selected from the group consisting of cellulose fibers, superabsorbent polymers and combinations thereof, wherein said absorbent core comprises at least one core wrap substrate enclosing said absorbent material, and wherein a top layer of said core wrap is adhered to a bottom layer of said core wrap to form one or more channels substantially free of said absorbent material, wherein said channels have a length extending along a longitudinal axis and the absorbent core has a length extending along said longitudinal axis and wherein the length of said channels is from 10% to 95% of the length of said absorbent core and wherein said channels each follow a substantially continuous path such as from a first end of a channel to a second end of the same channel wherein the acquisition distribution layer comprises a spunbond and/or carded nonwoven layer comprising synthetic fibers, wherein said synthetic fibers are comprised at a level of greater than 80% wt by weight of said acquisition distribution layer, and wherein said acquisition distribution layer has a basis weight of from 10 to 50 g/m.sup.2.

An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core sandwiched between a liquid permeable topsheet and a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an acquisition distribution layer positioned between said topsheet and said absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core comprises absorbent material selected from the group consisting of cellulose fibers, superabsorbent polymers and combinations thereof, wherein said absorbent core comprises at least one core wrap substrate enclosing said absorbent material, and wherein a top layer of said core wrap is adhered to a bottom layer of said core wrap to form one or more channels substantially free of said absorbent material, wherein said channels have a length extending along a longitudinal axis and the absorbent core has a length extending along said longitudinal axis and wherein the length of said channels is from 10% to 95% of the length of said absorbent core and wherein said channels each follow a substantially continuous path such as from a first end of a channel to a second end of the same channel wherein the acquisition distribution layer comprises a spunbond and/or carded nonwoven layer comprising synthetic fibers, wherein said synthetic fibers are comprised at a level of greater than 80% wt by weight of said acquisition distribution layer, and wherein said acquisition distribution layer has a basis weight of from 10 to 50 g/m.sup.2.

Processes for making fibrous structures and more particularly processes for making fibrous structures comprising filaments are provided.

Processes for making fibrous structures and more particularly processes for making fibrous structures comprising filaments are provided.

Provided are bicomponent fibers. The bicomponent fiber comprises a first region and a second region. The first region comprises a first ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, and the second region comprises a second ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer. The first ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer has a highest peak melting temperature (Tm) less than 130° C. and at least 3.5° C. greater than a highest peak melting temperature of the second ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer. The bicomponent fibers can be used for forming nonwovens that in aspect have improved tensile strength, elongation at break, and/or abrasion resistance.

Provided are bicomponent fibers. The bicomponent fiber comprises a first region and a second region. The first region comprises a first ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer, and the second region comprises a second ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer. The first ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer has a highest peak melting temperature (Tm) less than 130° C. and at least 3.5° C. greater than a highest peak melting temperature of the second ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer. The bicomponent fibers can be used for forming nonwovens that in aspect have improved tensile strength, elongation at break, and/or abrasion resistance.

Provided are meltblown nonwovens, and articles thereof. The meltblown nonwovens can be formed form a composition comprising an ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer and specific additive. The meltblown nonwovens according to embodiments disclosed herein exhibit a high volume resistivity and can be used in filtration applications.

A cleaning member includes a nonwoven structure whose shape is retained by entanglement between single fibers having a median fiber diameter of from 100 to 2000 nm. The nonwoven structure has an apparent density of from 0.05 to 0.60 g/cm.sup.3. Preferably, the cleaning member may further include a support, and the support and the nonwoven structure may be arranged in contact with one another. Preferably, the single fiber may be an electrospun fiber. A method for manufacturing a cleaning member includes: a step of performing spinning by electrospinning, and thereby forming a deposit of a single fiber; and a step of pressing the deposit, and thereby forming a nonwoven structure having an apparent density of from 0.05 to 0.60 g/cm.sup.3.

Provided is a reusable outer cover. The reusable outer cover is suitable for use as a cover to an absorbent article. The reusable outer cover according to embodiments disclosed herein can be a single layer. It can be fully compatible with polyethylene recycling streams and can exhibit improved, maintained, or desirable properties in comparison to existing commercially available reusable outer covers. The reusable outer cover is formed from a nonwoven, where the nonwoven comprises a bicomponent fiber comprising a first and second region.

Provided is a reusable outer cover. The reusable outer cover is suitable for use as a cover to an absorbent article. The reusable outer cover according to embodiments disclosed herein can be a single layer. It can be fully compatible with polyethylene recycling streams and can exhibit improved, maintained, or desirable properties in comparison to existing commercially available reusable outer covers. The reusable outer cover is formed from a nonwoven, where the nonwoven comprises a bicomponent fiber comprising a first and second region.