Patent ID: 8039683
Filing Date: 2011-10-18
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An absorbent article comprising an absorbent composite; wherein the absorbent composite comprises substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers; wherein the substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers have a surface having the appearance of the surface of a cellulose fiber; wherein the substantially water-insoluble, water-swellable, non-regenerated, carboxyalkyl cellulose fibers comprise a plurality of first intra-fiber multi-valent metal ion crosslinks and a plurality of second intra-fiber crosslinks selected from ether crosslinks or ester crosslinks; and wherein the absorbent composite has been subjected to a treatment to create inter-fiber bonding.