| abstract |
A disposable absorbent article has a chassis, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a reinforcement element. The chassis includes a topsheet, a backsheet attached to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The first side panel has an inner end and an outer end and extends outward from a first longitudinal edge in a first waist region. The second side panel extends outward from the first longitudinal edge in a second waist region. The first side panel is configured to join to the second side panel adjacent to the outer end of the first side panel. The reinforcement element is joined to the outer end and limited to the outer end of the first side panel. |