Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having an absorbent core and a fluid redistribution layer disposed on top of the absorbent core, wherein the fluid redistribution layer has a channel which redistributes fluid mainly along the absorbent core. The absorbent core can be disposed between a top sheet and a back sheet of the absorbent article, and the fluid redistribution layer can be disposed between the absorbent core and the top sheet, with the channel having one or more openings on the side next to the top sheet.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a fluid transfer layer with target insult zone and/or wavy cut edges can have a liquid permeable top sheet, a liquid impermeable back sheet, an absorbent core disposed at least partially therebetween, and a fluid transfer layer disposed between the absorbent core and the top sheet, wherein the target insult zone is provided in the fluid transfer layer and can be defined by a generally centrally located cut-out portion therethrough. At the target insult zone, the fluid passes through the cut-out portion into the absorbent core unimpeded by the fluid transfer layer. The fluid transfer layer and/or the cut-out portion defining the target insult zone can have at least one edge which can be cut in a specially designed pattern, for example, a wavy cut pattern, to provide improved aesthetics.