A fluid distribution material for use in an absorbent article includes a formed film layer having first and second sides and a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 25 gsm, and a nonwoven layer having a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 15 gsm and laminated to the formed film layer. The formed film layer includes a plurality of apertured protuberances arranged in a pattern having 10 to 40 protuberances per linear inch. Each of the protuberances includes a continuous sidewall extending from the first side, and the second side has a plurality of apertures aligned with the plurality of protuberances, and land areas in between the apertures. The nonwoven layer includes a plurality of fibers attached to the formed film layer at the land areas. The material has a rewet value of less than 0.075 grams in accordance with the Rewet Test Method.

An absorbent article is provided. The absorbent article includes a nonwoven, liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The topsheet includes a layer of fibers and has a plurality of apertures defined in the layer of fibers. At least some of the apertures have a side wall having a portion disposed an angle in the range of about 55 degrees to about 90 degrees, in the range of about 60 degrees to about 80 degrees, or in the range of about 63 degrees to about 75 degrees, according to the 2D X-Ray CT Scan Test herein.

An absorbent article which can have an improved body exudate intake capability. The absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, and an absorbent system positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer. The absorbent system can have at least a fluid intake layer and an absorbent core. The fluid intake layer and the absorbent core can together define an aligned channel in the absorbent system. The aligned channel can create a void space in the depth direction of the absorbent article wherein at least a portion of the topsheet layer can be maintained in a spaced apart relationship from the bottom of the aligned channel.

A formed film laminate includes two formed films. Each formed film includes a first side and a second side. The first side includes a plurality of elongated ridges extending from a first land area, a plurality of valleys defined by adjacent elongated ridges and the first land area, and a plurality of primary apertures located at bottoms of the valleys. The second side includes a plurality of apertured protuberances extending from a second land area. Each of the protuberances includes a continuous sidewall extending to a distal end that includes a secondary aperture substantially aligned with a primary aperture. The first and second formed films have a thickness greater than about 0.9 mm under a pressure of 0.071 psi. The first formed film and the second formed film are rotationally offset by an angle greater than 0? and less than or equal to 90?.

A device for collecting a fraction of the perspiration excreted by a subject, the device being of the type including a multi-layer patch including: a first layer including at least one perspiration-collecting aperture and a transfer opening; a hydrophilic absorbent layer, positioned above the first layer and communicating with the external environment, and communicating with the first layer via the transfer opening; a film, possibly transparent, that constitutes a barrier against water and against vapour, and that covers at least the upper face of the absorbent layer; the device notably including means for regulating the rate at which perspiration in the liquid and/or vapour state penetrates into the absorbent layer.

Disclosed is an article having an absorbent assembly and an application structure, the absorbent assembly containing: 1) a first absorbent body having a first water permeable topsheet; a first water impermeable backsheet having a transverse dimension T1; a first absorbent core between the first topsheet and the first backsheet; a first outer cover on the garment facing side of the first backsheet; 2) a second absorbent body on the garment facing side of the first absorbent body, having: a second water permeable topsheet having a transverse dimension T3; a second absorbent core; and 3) a chassis on the garment facing side of the second absorbent core, the chassis containing a water impermeable chassis backsheet; wherein T1 is greater than T3, and wherein the first outer cover and the second topsheet are bonded with a Temporary Bond which enables removing the first absorbent body from the diaper article.

An absorbent core composite is disclosed for incorporation into a disposable absorbent article. The composite includes a first material layer and a second material layer (preferably nonwoven) partially secured to the first material layer to define at least one pocket therebetween. Preferably, multiple pockets are defined, except in the case of where a generally uniform layer or bed of absorbent is preferred or better suited fro the application. The pocket is said have a fixed initial volume. Further, an aggregate of absorbent particles is provided in the pocket(s) to occupy a portion of the fixed initial volume. The absorbent particles are preferably SAP particles and is characterized by a dry volume associated with a dry state and a swell volume associated with a liquid saturation state. In respect to or for the pocket, the aggregate is characterized by a collective dry volume and a collective swell volume, wherein the pocket has an initial configuration that retains the aggregate therein.

The invention relates to slit absorbent articles and the use of slits in absorbent materials to provide improved liquid intake rate, flexibility and softness compared to the unmodified material. The absorbent material, including superabsorbent materials, are particularly useful as absorbent cores in disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinent products, sanitary napkins and the like.

An absorbent article with a three-dimensional film transfer layer having an open lattice structure formed from a single film for improved user properties.

An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is disposed in fluid communication with the second layer. The first layer has a first shape and the second layer has a second shape. The first shape is different from the second shape. Each of the first layer and second layer comprise less than about 20 percent airfelt.