| abstract |
A disposable multi-layer diaper including at one side a porous fibrous facing layer to be brought into contact with an infant''s skin, and including at the other side a water-impervious backing sheet, with a multi-layer batt being interposed between the facing layer and backing sheet. The batt layers are of different size, with the smaller layer being positioned in face-to-face engagement with the backing sheet, and with the larger layer having lateral extremities which extend beyond the smaller layer on each side thereof. The smaller batt layer and the lateral extremities of the larger layer are each adhered to the backing sheet. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a paper-like, densified, highly compacted cellulosic layer is formed integrally with the smaller batt layer, and is positioned in face-to-face engagement with the backing sheet. |