Abstract: Improved absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins and disposable diapers are provided. The absorbent articles have (1) an absorbent core layer, (2) a barrier covering the lateral faces and underneath face of the absorbent core layer, (3) a web placed on the top of the absorbent core layer, and (4) a nonwoven fabric wrapped around the above-mentioned (1), (2) and (3). The nonwoven fabric is comprised of 10-70 wt. % of a regenerated cellulose fiber, 5-60 wt. % of a polyester fiber and 25-75 wt. % of a heat-bondable composite polyolefin fiber, and the web is predominantly comprised of a polyester fiber. The absorbent articles absorb a body fluid at an enhanced rate and have a feeling of dryness even after such absorption.