| abstract |
An absorbent article (20), such as a diaper, comprising a topsheet (24), a backsheet (25) and an absorbent core (28). The absorbent layer comprises a longitudinally-extending central portion (60), and a first and second side portions (61, 62) disposed transversally outward of the central portion. The absorbent core further comprises first and second folding guides (261, 262) between the central portion and the side portions. The central portion and the side portions form a three-dimensional basin when the absorbent core is folded along the folding guides. The article further comprises at least one liquid management layer (52, 54) substantially free of superabsorbent polymer between the topsheet and the absorbent core. The liquid management layer comprises a central portion (60', 60''), first and second side portions (61', 61'', 62', 62''), and first and second folding guides (261', 261'', 262', 262'') which are at least partially superposed with the folding guides of the absorbent core. |