An absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable nonwoven topsheet, a nonwoven second material that is a separate material from the topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned intermediate the second material and the backsheet. The second material is positioned intermediate the topsheet and absorbent core and is generally planar. The topsheet comprises a plurality of recesses and raised areas, and voids are defined in the raised areas under the topsheet. A first aperture is formed in a substantially central location of the raised areas. The recesses each form a base positioned most distal from the substantially central locations of the raised areas. A second aperture is formed in the bases of the recesses. The first aperture extends through the topsheet, and the second aperture extends through the topsheet and at least partially through the second material.

An absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable nonwoven topsheet, a nonwoven second material that is a separate material from the topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned intermediate the second material and the backsheet. The second material is positioned intermediate the topsheet and absorbent core and is generally planar. The topsheet comprises a plurality of recesses and raised areas, and voids are defined in the raised areas under the topsheet. A first aperture is formed in a substantially central location of the raised areas. The recesses each form a base positioned most distal from the substantially central locations of the raised areas. A second aperture is formed in the bases of the recesses. The first aperture extends through the topsheet, and the second aperture extends through the topsheet and at least partially through the second material.

A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property.

A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property.

A composite web including a first continuous web having a first face and a second face; the first web includes a molded portion having at least one protrusion, at least partly delimited by a base portion, on the first face; the composite web includes a segment of a second continuous web joined to the second face of the first web at least at the base portion.

A disposable diaper capable of providing good suppression of diaper rash. A disposable diaper including top sheet 30 constituting a surface for use, liquid-impervious sheet provided on the under face side, and absorbent element interposed therebetween, wherein the top sheet is formed of perforated nonwoven fabric having a number of holes arranged at intervals and each penetrating the two sides of the fabric, and a moisturizer M composed mainly of glycerin is applied to the top sheet.

A disposable diaper having improved air permeability in its wait region irrespective of the configuration of an elastic member. The problem is solved by a disposable diaper including top sheet constituting a use side surface, liquid-impervious sheet provided on the under face side, and an absorbent element interposed therebetween, wherein cover nonwoven sheet is provided on the under face side of the liquid-impervious sheet, the cover nonwoven sheet being formed of perforated nonwoven fabric having a number of apertures arranged at intervals and each penetrating two sides of the fabric, and imaginary lines connecting the adjacent apertures located in a waist region of the cover nonwoven sheet form a Moroccan pattern, and at least part of the Moroccan pattern does not overlap an absorber body contained in the absorbent element.

A disposable diaper having improved air permeability in its wait region irrespective of the configuration of an elastic member. The problem is solved by a disposable diaper including top sheet constituting a use side surface, liquid-impervious sheet provided on the under face side, and an absorbent element interposed therebetween, wherein cover nonwoven sheet is provided on the under face side of the liquid-impervious sheet, the cover nonwoven sheet being formed of perforated nonwoven fabric having a number of apertures arranged at intervals and each penetrating two sides of the fabric, and imaginary lines connecting the adjacent apertures located in a waist region of the cover nonwoven sheet form a Moroccan pattern, and at least part of the Moroccan pattern does not overlap an absorber body contained in the absorbent element.

An apertured nonwoven substrate is disclosed. The apertured nonwoven substrate has a first area having a first caliper, a second area having a plurality of apertures, and wherein the second area has a second caliper. A ratio of the first caliper to the second caliper is at least about 1.35, as measured according to Caliper Test, and the first area has an airy index no less than about 270%, as measured according to Caliper Test.

An apertured nonwoven substrate is disclosed. The apertured nonwoven substrate has a first area having a first caliper, a second area having a plurality of apertures, and wherein the second area has a second caliper. A ratio of the first caliper to the second caliper is at least about 1.35, as measured according to Caliper Test, and the first area has an airy index no less than about 270%, as measured according to Caliper Test.