Absorbent article having a multi-layer absorbent structure

A disposable absorbent article defining a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction perpendicular to said longitudinal direction, said article comprising:

• an operative, liquid impermeable backsheet;
• an operative, liquid permeable top sheet connected to said backsheet;
• and
• a multi-layer absorbent body positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet, said absorbent body further comprising:
• an airlaid, stabilized, first absorbent layer defining a first absorbent surface having a first absorbent area, and containing a quantity of absorbent fibers, a quantity of superabsorbent material and a quantity of thermally activated bi-component binder fiber;
• and
• a second absorbent layer located adjacent said first absorbent layer, said second absorbent layer defining a second absorbent surface having a second absorbent area, and containing a quantity of absorbent fibers and a quantity of superabsorbent material, wherein said first absorbent area is less than 70% of said second absorbent area.

A disposable absorbent article defining a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction perpendicular to said longitudinal direction, said article comprising:

• an operative, liquid impermeable backsheet;
• an operative, liquid permeable top sheet connected to said backsheet;
• and
• a multi-layer absorbent body positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet, said absorbent body further comprising:
• an airlaid, stabilized, first absorbent layer defining a first absorbent surface having a first absorbent area, and containing a quantity of absorbent fibers, a quantity of superabsorbent material and a quantity of thermally activated bi-component binder fibers;
• and
• a second absorbent layer located adjacent said first absorbent layer, said second absorbent layer defining a second absorbent surface having a second absorbent area, and containing a quantity of absorbent fibers and a quantity of superabsorbent material, wherein said first absorbent layer has a density of at least 0.14 grams per cubic centimeter and said first absorbent area is less than said second absorbent area measured at a pressure of 1.4 kPa.