The present invention relates to an improved absorbent structure and to an improved absorbent article obtainable therewith, as well as to a method of obtaining the absorbent structure. The present invention is of importance in the field of personal hygiene. In particular, it is of interest for the manufacturing of absorbent articles such as feminine hygiene garments, baby diapers, baby pants, and adult incontinence garments. The absorbent structures according to the invention comprise a substantially liquid-impermeable wicking layer, an immobilisation layer which joins to the substantially liquid-impermeable wicking layer to define compartments there between and an absorbent material held in at least one of the compartments. The present invention foresees in the need for improved thin, flexible, lightweight absorbent structure for use in an absorbent article which overcomes the absorbency problems of the prior art during absorption, distribution and retention of bodily exudates with optimal fit and wearing comfort.
