A composite absorbent member containing layers that have a controlled pore size
distribution is provided. For example, in some embodiments, the composite absorbent
member has an inner layer and two outer layers, in which the inner layer has a
higher weight percentage of pulp fibers than the outer layers and also contains
smaller pores than the outer layers. In this embodiment, the resulting composite
member can have a fast intake rate, less leakage, reduced rewetting, and reduced
bunching and twisting.
