An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article, the absorbent core comprising a) a fluid distribution layer, the fluid distribution layer being formed of two or more sub-layers (34, 36, 42) comprising: i) a first sub-layer, wherein the first sub-layer comprises a first amount of multiple component binder fibers or cross linked cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof; ii) a second and/or subsequent sub-layer (36, 42), wherein the second and/or subsequent sub-layer (36, 42) comprises treated or untreated pulp and a second amount of multiple component binder fibers, cross linked cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof, wherein the % by weight of the first sub-layer of the first amount of multicomponent binder fibers and/or cross linked cellulose fibers is greater than the % by weight of the second and/or subsequent sub-layers (36, 42) of the second amount of multicomponent binder fibers and/or cross linked cellulose fibers; and b) a fluid storage layer, wherein the fluid storage layer comprises at least 50 % by weight of the fluid storage layer of a super absorbent polymer, wherein said first sub-layer of said distribution layer is for being positioned towards a wearer during its intended use, wherein said second and/or subsequent sub-layer (36, 42) is positioned such that is further away from a wearer during its intended use than said first sub-layer, and wherein said fluid storage layer is positioned such that that is further away from a wearer during its intended use than said second sub-layer, and characterized in that the fluid distribution layer comprises one or more additional sub-layers positioned adjacent the second sub-layer and away from said first sublayer, wherein the one or more additional sub-layers (36, 42) comprise the same or less % by weight of the fluid distribution layer of multicomponent binder fibers or cross linked cellulose fibers. a) a fluid distribution layer, the fluid distribution layer being formed of two or more sub-layers (34, 36, 42) comprising: i) a first sub-layer, wherein the first sub-layer comprises a first amount of multiple component binder fibers or cross linked cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof; ii) a second and/or subsequent sub-layer (36, 42), wherein the second and/or subsequent sub-layer (36, 42) comprises treated or untreated pulp and a second amount of multiple component binder fibers, cross linked cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof, wherein the % by weight of the first sub-layer of the first amount of multicomponent binder fibers and/or cross linked cellulose fibers is greater than the % by weight of the second and/or subsequent sub-layers (36, 42) of the second amount of multicomponent binder fibers and/or cross linked cellulose fibers; and i) a first sub-layer, wherein the first sub-layer comprises a first amount of multiple component binder fibers or cross linked cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof; ii) a second and/or subsequent sub-layer (36, 42), wherein the second and/or subsequent sub-layer (36, 42) comprises treated or untreated pulp and a second amount of multiple component binder fibers, cross linked cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof, wherein the % by weight of the first sub-layer of the first amount of multicomponent binder fibers and/or cross linked cellulose fibers is greater than the % by weight of the second and/or subsequent sub-layers (36, 42) of the second amount of multicomponent binder fibers and/or cross linked cellulose fibers; and b) a fluid storage layer, wherein the fluid storage layer comprises at least 50 % by weight of the fluid storage layer of a super absorbent polymer, wherein said first sub-layer of said distribution layer is for being positioned towards a wearer during its intended use, wherein said second and/or subsequent sub-layer (36, 42) is positioned such that is further away from a wearer during its intended use than said first sub-layer, and wherein said fluid storage layer is positioned such that that is further away from a wearer during its intended use than said second sub-layer, and characterized in that the fluid distribution layer comprises one or more additional sub-layers positioned adjacent the second sub-layer and away from said first sublayer, wherein the one or more additional sub-layers (36, 42) comprise the same or less % by weight of the fluid distribution layer of multicomponent binder fibers or cross linked cellulose fibers.