| abstract |
The absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. At least one component of the article, for example the absorbent core, comprises superabsorbent fibers. In one aspect, the article comprises substantially water-insoluble and water-expandable non-regenerated carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers, wherein the fibers have a surface having an appearance of the surface of cellulose fibers, the fibers having a plurality of non-permanent Intrametallic crosslinks and a plurality of permanent intrafiber crosslinks. |