PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an absorbent article which can secure comfort for a wearer.SOLUTION: A production method of an absorbent article is configured to mold a pattern on an absorption mat having a liquid absorption property, in molding steps (A20, A30). The molding steps (A20, A30) comprise: a press molding step (A20) for pressing the pattern on the absorption mat for molding the pattern; and a suction fixing step (S32) for fixing the pattern molded in the press molding step, by sucking the absorption mat.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3