The present invention relates to absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins, and acquisition members useful for such articles. More specifically, the invention relates to an acquisition member for an absorbent article, the acquisition member comprising 20 to 40 weight percent of a latex binder, and 60 to 80 weight percent of polyester fibers, wherein the fibers comprise 20 to 80 weight percent of a first type of fibers, and 20 to 80 weight percent of a second type of fibers, the second type of fibers comprising spiral-crimp fibers.
