A water insoluble, water swellable absorbent composition exhibiting a free swell
absorbency of at least 15 g/g and an Absorbency Change of greater than or equal
to 15% upon saturation. The absorbent composition includes both permanent crosslinking
points and transitional crosslinking points. The absorbent composition has a high
free swell capacity as well as a high absorbency under load.