The present invention is directed to a liquid-absorbing article comprising:- a first sheet layer (2) presenting an array of absorbent receiving pockets (4)- masses of superabsorbent material (6), which masses are placed in said absorbent receiving pockets- a second sheet layer (7) placed on top of the first layer- bonding beads (5) placed between the respective pockets.the first sheet layer (2) forming pleats (10) on the masses (6) of superabsorbent material.
