Disposable absorbent articles

An absorbent article, comprising:

• a) a topsheet;
• b) a backsheet;
• and
• c) an absorbent core, the absorbent core comprising a fluid distribution layer adjacent the topsheet, the fluid distribution layer being formed of two or more sub-layers comprising:
• i) a first sub-layer proximal to the topsheet, wherein the first sub-layer comprises ft from about 30% to about 70% multiple component binder fibers, by weight of the first sub-layer, and from about 50 to about 70% crosslinked cellulose fibers, by weight of the first sub-layer;
• and
• ii) a second sub-layer distal from the topsheet, wherein the second sub-layer comprises treated or untreated pulp and less than about 20% multiple component binder fibers, by weight of the second sub-layer;
• and wherein the fluid distribution layer is free of super absorbent polymer;
• wherein the first sub-layer and second sub-layer comprise a unitary structure;
• iii) a fluid storage layer between the fluid distribution layer and the backsheet, wherein the fluid storage layer comprises at least 50% by weight of the fluid storage layer of a super absorbent polymer wherein the fluid storage layer is free of pulp, wherein the super absorbent polymer is laminated between a tissue layer having a basis weight of 35 g/m2, wherein the surface area of the fluid storage layer is less than the surface area of the fluid distribution layer.