Abstract: An extensible absorbent article or garment has an extensible top sheet layer for facing the body of the wearer; an extensible back sheet layer for an exterior layer facing away from the body of the wearer; and an absorbent core layer located between the top sheet and the back sheet. The absorbent core has a tissue layer acting as a boundary layer or web between the top sheet and the fluff pad of the absorbent core. The tissue web of the absorbent core has an adhesive discontinuously applied thereto for attachment to the top sheet or other extensible layers to avoid tearing the tissue when the extensible layers expand. The tissue web may further be pleated to allow for its extensibility. The discontinuity of the adhesive then allows the pleats to perform their expansion function unbound and thus the tissue can extend without tearing, thereby maintaining the integrity of the tissue barrier.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a discrete layer of particulate material within a composite fibrous web includes a first forming chamber and a supplying mechanism for providing a flow of a selected fibrous material into the first forming chamber. A second forming chamber is selectively located within the first forming chamber to selectively divide the flow of fibrous material. A conveying mechanism transports a particulate material into the second forming chamber. A depositing mechanism is located within the second forming chamber to selectively dispense the particulate material. A foraminous forming layer is movably disposed within the first forming chamber and receives the fibrous material and the particulate material.