Absorbent composite comprising a hydroentangled nonwoven

A three-layered composite, comprising:

• (a) a first layer that is an absorbent nonwoven consisting of a plurality of synthetic fibers rendered hydrophilic by the presence of (i) a topical hydrophilic surfactant thereon, (ii) a hydrophilic melt additive, or both (i) and (ii), and wherein the absorbent nonwoven is a hydroentangled spunbond web that has been subjected to a first hydroentanglement process and a second hydroentanglement process;
• (b) a second layer that is a liquid-impermeable film, wherein the liquid-impermeable film comprises a breathable film that is impermeable to liquid water and permeable to water vapor;
• wherein the breathable film is at least partially embedded into the hydroentangled spunbond web;
• and
• (c) a third layer that is a second nonwoven that is a non-absorbent nonwoven, wherein the liquid-impermeable film is extrusion coated directly between the absorbent nonwoven and the non-absorbent nonwoven,
• wherein the composite has a Spill Absorption Time of less than 20 seconds and a Spread Index from 1 to 35 cm.

A two-layered composite, consisting of:

• (a) a first layer that is an absorbent nonwoven consisting of a plurality of synthetic fibers rendered hydrophilic by the presence of a topical hydrophilic additive, and an antimicrobial additive, wherein the absorbent nonwoven is a hydroentangled spunbond web that has been subjected to a first hydroentanglement process and a second hydroentanglement process, the hydroentangled spunbond web having an outermost surface defined by a three-dimensional pattern formed by the plurality of synthetic fibers, wherein the three-dimensional pattern formed by the plurality of synthetic fibers defines a first outermost surface of the two-layered composite;
• and
• (b) a second layer that is a liquid-impermeable film, wherein the liquid-impermeable film is extrusion coated directly onto and is at least partially embedded into the absorbent nonwoven;
• wherein the plurality of synthetic fibers are selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin, a polyester, a polyamide, and any combinations thereof.