Inventors:
Melissa I. Dopps - Seattle WA, US
Richard A. Edmark - Seattle WA, US
David G. Marsh - Federal Way WA, US
Peter A. Graef - Puyallup WA, US
Assignee:
Weyerhaeuser Company - Federal Way WA
International Classification:
A61F013/15
US Classification:
604378, 604374, 604367, 604375, 604384, 442411, 442417, 442366
Abstract:
An absorbent composite having fibrous bands is described. The composite includes one or more fibrous bands in a fibrous base. The base includes a fibrous matrix and absorbent material. The fibrous bands are substantially free of absorbent material. Absorbent articles that include the composite and methods for forming the composite are also disclosed.