Absorbent article having a hydrophobic transport layer

An absorbent diaper article, comprising:

• a backsheet layer;
• a substantially liquid permeable topsheet layer superposed in facing relation with said backsheet layer, said topsheet layer having an effective average pore size therein;
• an absorbent body which is composed of a substantially hydrophilic material and is capable of absorbing a selected liquid, said absorbent body located between said backsheet and topsheet layers;
• a liquid permeable transport layer located between said topsheet layer and said absorbent body, and composed of a material which is less hydrophilic than said absorbent body, said transport layer having an effective average pore size therein which is smaller than said topsheet pore size.