ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING BARRIER CUFFS AND AN ANTI-WICKING TOPSHEET REGION LOCATED INBOARD FROM THE BARRIER CUFFS.

摘要

The invention relates to an absorbent article having barrier cuffs (15) along its longitudinal sides. The article includes a top sheet (5) having a central region (C) and marginal regions (M/M'). The marginal regions (M/M') extend outwardly below the cuffs (15). The marginal regions (M/M') are more hydrophobic than the central region (C) throughout their thickness to prevent wicking of liquids below the cuffs (15). The top sheet (5) may include a hydrophilic material, the marginal areas (M/M') being impregnated with a hydrophobic agent. Alternatively, the top sheet (5) may include a hydrophobic material, the central region (C) being treated with a surfactant.