The present invention relates to an absorbent structure, preferably for use in absorbent products, such as used in the food, consumer, household, building and construction, beauty and medical industry, and as used in the personal hygiene industry. The present invention also relates to an absorbent article comprising such absorbent structure and to a method of manufacturing the absorbent structure. The absorbent structures comprise a carrier layer, an auxiliary layer and an absorbent material there between wherein primary attachments and secondary attachments join the carrier layer and auxiliary layer together, whereby the secondary attachments are loosened as a result of exposing the absorbent structure to a liquid whereas the primary attachments remain substantially intact. The present invention foresees in the need for improved flexible, thin, lightweight absorbent structures for an absorbent product which overcomes the absorbency problems of the prior art during absorption, distribution and retention of liquids with optimal fit.
