Apparatus for making a micro-textured web

An apparatus for making a micro-textured web, the apparatus comprising:

• a pair of mated forming structures having a first forming structure, a second forming structure, and a deformation zone;
• wherein at least the first forming structure comprises voids;
• wherein at least the second forming structure comprises protrusions and wherein at least one protrusion has center-to-center spacings of less than about 800 microns with at least three of its adjacent protrusions;
• wherein the voids of the first forming structure are engagable with the protrusions of the second forming structure at an engagement position to form a micro-textured web, wherein at the engagement position:
• a. the forming structures have a depth of engagement ranging from about 400 microns to about 800 microns;
• and
• b. at least a majority of the engaged voids and protrusions are separated from each other by a sidewall clearance ranging from about 20 microns to about 300 microns.