Composite webs and methods of manufacturing same

A method for forming a composite web in a continuous process, the method comprising:

• delivering molten polymeric composition onto an outer surface of a forming tool, wherein the molten polymeric composition enters a plurality of depressions formed into the outer surface, and wherein a skin layer of molten polymeric composition extends between the plurality of depressions over the outer surface of the forming tool;
• forming a structured web on the forming tool by solidifying the molten polymeric composition in the skin layer and within the plurality of discrete depressions on the forming tool, wherein the structured web comprises a plurality of structures formed in the shape of the plurality of depressions and a skin layer interconnecting the plurality of structures;
• and
• removing the formed structured web from the forming tool while the structured web is in a relaxed state on the forming tool, wherein the removing comprises adhering the skin layer and the plurality of structures to a first major surface of a carrier web using adhesive exposed on the first major surface of the carrier web;
• wherein the carrier web and the structured web adhered thereto form a composite web comprising an indefinite length.