| abstract |
Absorbent structures having a wetlaid fluid acquisition/distribution layer (110) with an average dry density of less than about 0.30 g/cc, an average density upon wetting with 1.0 % NaCl aqueous solution of less than about 0.20 g/cc, and an average dry basis weight from about 0.001 to about 0.10 g/cm?2; and a fluid storage layer (108) positioned beneath the acquisition/distribution layer (110) comprising at least about 15 % superabsorbent material. The fluid acquisition/distribution layer (110) comprises from about 50 % to 100 % chemically stiffened cellulosic fibers and from 0 % to about 50 % binding means. |