Abstract: The present invention concerns a disposable article for absorbing a liquid, wherein the article has a substantially non-liquid permeable layer forming an outer packaging surface of the article, and an absorptive material, wherein the outer packaging surface surrounds at least one side of the absorptive material, and wherein said outer packaging surface further includes an opening, through which liquid can pass into the absorptive material. The invention also relates to a method of producing an article and the use of said article in for example the plumbing business, as a drip absorbent, as a residual liquid absorbent, and as a condensate absorbent.