| abstract |
An absorbent structure and garment comprises a superabsorbent material having a free-swell rate of less than about 60 seconds and a five-miute AUL of at least 15 g/g. The superabsorbent material is contained by containment means, such as a fibrous matrix, such that the superabsorbent material is present in said absorbent structure in an amount of from about 60 to about 100 weight percent based on the total weight of the containment means and superabsorbent material. n The containment means may contain a high concentration of a superabsorbent material and define a dry volume less than about 180 cubic centimeters. The absorbent garment has a saturated retention capacity of at least about two times the dry volue, and wherein the containment means and superabsorbent material account for at least about 60 volume percent of said saturated retention capacity. |