abstract |
An absorbent article including at least one of a topsheet, an absorbent core, an optional distribution layer and a backsheet, at least one of which comprises at least one layer of an extruded superabsorbent web is disclosed. The superabsorbent webs can be made by heating and mixing blends of thermoplastic resins and absorbent polymers in a continuous process, and then preferably extruding the web. The extruded superabsorbent web can be flat or formed, stretched or unstretched, and coextruded or laminated with or to other materials. |