Absorbent article

Abstract

An absorbent article in which a plurality of absorbent components is layered, and the absorbent component on top is peeled off after use. The article is configured to inhibit twisting or wrinkling during use. In the absorbent article, the upper absorbent component is layered on the skin-facing surface of the bottom absorbent component and peelably bonded by the temporal adhesive member. The bottom absorbent component has higher flexural rigidity than the upper absorbent component, and the compression recovery rate of the bottom absorbent component is also set so as to be higher than that of the upper absorbent component. It is thereby possible to prevent the bottom absorbent component from twisting and wrinkling when the upper absorbent component is placed against the discharge area, and after the upper absorbent component is peeled off, the volume of the bottom absorbent component is restored, and comfort during contact thereof with the discharge area is improved.

1 . An absorbent article having an absorbent component which includes a plurality of liquid-absorbent layers comprising:
 a bottom absorbent component which is positioned in a bottom side having a clothing-facing surface provided with a positioning-fixing element fixed to a piece of clothing, and having a skin-facing surface on the opposite side from the clothing-facing surface; and   an upper absorbent component which is peelably bonded to the skin-facing surface of the bottom absorbent component;   wherein the compression recovery rate (RC value) of the bottom absorbent component is higher than that of the upper absorbent component.   
     
     
         2 . The absorbent article according to  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the upper absorbent components is provided, each upper absorbent component is peelably layered, and the bottom absorbent component has a higher compression recovery rate (RC value) than does the uppermost of the plurality of the upper absorbent components. 
     
     
         3 . The absorbent article according to  claim 2 , wherein any of the plurality of upper absorbent components that is positioned closer to the clothing has a higher compression recovery rate (RC value) than any of the upper absorbent components that is positioned closer to the skin. 
     
     
         4 . The absorbent article according to  claim 1 , wherein the compression recovery rate (RC value) of at least one of the materials constituting the bottom absorbent component is 40% or higher. 
     
     
         5 . The absorbent article according to  claim 1 , wherein the skin-facing surface of the bottom absorbent component and the skin-facing surface of the upper absorbent component differ in color from each other. 
     
     
         6 . The absorbent article according to  claim 1 , wherein an embossed pattern is formed in at least one surface selected from the skin-facing surface of the bottom absorbent component and the skin-facing surface of the upper absorbent component, and mutually different patterns are provided on the skin-facing surfaces. 
     
     
         7 . The absorbent article according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one functional agent selected from the group consisting of an antimicrobial agent, a deodorant, and a fragrance is included in at least the bottom absorbent component. 
     
     
         8 . The absorbent article according to  claim 7 , wherein the functional agent comprises a tea-leaf extract.