To fold an absorbent article in which a groove is extended so as to diffuse excrement such as urine in a wide range of absorbent body and to improve excretion absorption and holding performance, folding without collapsing the groove is possible .SOLUTION: A bent portion which is brought into contact with the absorbent article in order to perform bending is made of a plate-like member having a notch so as not to pressurize a portion where a groove is formed.(FIG.【課題】尿などの排泄物を吸収体の広範囲に拡散させ、排泄物の吸収および保持性能を向上するために溝が延設された吸収性物品を折り畳むに際し、溝を崩さない折り曲げを可能にする。【解決手段】折り曲げを行うために前記吸収性物品と当接する折り曲げ部を、溝が形成された部分を加圧しないように切り欠きを有する板状の部材で構成する。【選択図】図4
