The Procter & Gamble Company
Absorbent articles with improved strength

Abstract:

An absorbent structure for an absorbent article, comprising a first substrate and an absorbent layer supported thereon, said absorbent layer comprising an absorbent material comprising a superabsorbent polymer material; wherein said absorbent structure comprises a fiberized net structure to at least partially immobilize said absorbent layer onto said first substrate, and whereby said fiberized net structure has a storage modulus (G') at 21.degree. C. of greater than about 1.2.times.10.sup.6 Pa.