Multi-functional tissue for absorbent articles

An absorbent multi-layer composite comprising:

• an upper layer;
• a lower layer;
• and
• a central absorbent layer including a mixture of fibrous material and SAP disposed at least partially between the upper and lower layer;
• wherein at least one of either the upper or lower layers provides a vertical wicking index greater than about 6 cm after 19 minutes and/or greater than 3 cm after 1 minute.

A method of making an absorbent article comprising:

• a) preparing a top sheet and a back sheet;
• b) preparing an absorbent multi-layer core by:
• b1) preparing a lower layer;
• b2) preparing an upper layer;
• wherein at least one of either the upper layer or lower layer provides a vertical wicking index greater than about 6 cm after 19 minutes and/or greater than 3 cm after 1 minute.
• b3) preparing a central absorbent layer comprising a mixture of fibrous material and SAP;
• and
• b4) arranging the layers such that the central absorbent layer is disposed at least partially between the upper layer and lower layer to form an absorbent multi-layer core;
• and
• c) disposing the absorbent multi-layer core at least partially between the top sheet and the back sheet,

A method of making an absorbent multi-layer composite comprising:

• a) preparing a lower layer;
• b) preparing an upper layer;
• wherein at least one of either the upper layer or lower layer provides a vertical wicking index greater than about 6 cm after 19 minutes and/or greater than 3 cm after 1 minute;
• c) preparing a central absorbent layer comprising a mixture of fibrous material and SAP;
• and
• d) disposing the central absorbent layer at least partially between the upper layer and lower layer to form an absorbent multi-layer composite.