Herein is disclosed a biodegradable absorbent article having a natural fiber cake which may include a mixture of plant fibers and plant pulp, such as from a banana plant, and in embodiments, includes an absorbent article having a permeable top sheet； a natural fiber cake that may be derived from plant material such as the banana plant； a water-insoluble back sheet； and an optional superabsorbent polymer, and wherein the absorbent article may be used for many purposes such as a sanitary napkin or urinary incontinence pads.
