Absorbent article with increased wet breathability

A disposable absorbent article which comprises:

• a) a vapor permeable backsheet which defines a Water Vapor Transmission Rate of at least about 1000 grams per square meter per 24 hours calculated according to a Water Vapor Transmission Test as set forth herein;
• b) a liquid permeable topsheet which is positioned in facing relation with said backsheet;
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• c) an absorbent body located between said backsheet and said topsheet wherein said absorbent article defines a Wet Air Exchange Rate of at least about 190 cubic centimeters per minute calculated according to a Tracer Gas Test as set forth herein.

A disposable absorbent article which comprises:

• a) a vapor permeable backsheet which defines a Water Vapor Transmission Rate of at least about 1000 grams per square meter per 24 hours calculated according to a Water Vapor Transmission Test as set forth herein;
• b) a liquid permeable topsheet which is positioned in facing relation with said backsheet;
• and
• c) an absorbent body located between said backsheet and said topsheet wherein said absorbent article defines a Wet Air Exchange Rate/Dry Air Exchange Rate ratio of at least about 1.00 calculated according to a Tracer Gas Test set forth herein.

A disposable absorbent article which defines a front waist section, a rear waist section, and an intermediate section which interconnects said front and rear waist sections, said absorbent article comprising:

• a) a vapor permeable backsheet which defines a Water Vapor Transmission Rate of at least about 1000 grams per square meter per 24 hours calculated according to a Water Vapor Transmission Test as set forth herein;
• b) a liquid permeable topsheet which is positioned in facing relation with said backsheet;
• and
• c) an absorbent body located between said backsheet and said topsheet, wherein at least a portion of said absorbent body contracts in at least one of a machine direction and a cross machine direction at least about 5 percent when subjected to at least one of moisture vapor and moisture.