| abstract |
An absorbent article including at least one of a topsheet, an absorbent core,nan optional distribution layer, and a backsheet, at least one of which comprisesnat least one layer of an extruded superabsorbent web is disclosed. The superabsorbentnwebs can be made by heating and mixing blends of thermoplastic resins (10) andnabsorbent polymers (12) in a continuous process, and then preferably extrudingnthe web. The extruded superabsorbent web can be flat or formed, stretched, ornunstretched, and coextruded or laminated with or to other materials. |