Method for producing an absorbent structure which includes a layer of superabsorbent material

An absorbent structure for use in an absorbent article selected from the group consisting of a diaper, a sanitary napkin, a panty guard, and an incontinence guard, the absorbent structure comprising:

• a composite structure including
• an upper absorbing layer;
• a bottom absorbing layer;
• the upper absorbing layer and bottom absorbing layer being comprised of defibered cellulose pulp moisturized to at least 10%, or tissue moisturized to at least 20%, calculated on the weight of the cellulose pulp or the tissue in a dry state;
• an intermediate layer comprised of at least 60% by weight of superabsorbent material, calculated on the total weight of the composite structure in a dry state, positioned between the upper absorbing layer and the bottom absorbing layer;
• the composite structure having been compressed between at least one pair of heated rolls so as to vaporize the moisture in the immediate proximity of the heated rolls and condense such moisture in the intermediate layer;
• wherein the intermediate layer is self-binding and able to form a stable layer, and also binds to the surrounding cellulose pulp layers or tissue layers.