The invention relates to an incontinence article (2) in the form of briefs, comprising an abdomen section (4) and a back section (6), which are formed by separate components that are spaced from each other in a longitudinal direction (9) along a longitudinal center axis (44) but are connected to each other at side seam areas (14) on both sides by the manufacturer, and comprising a crotch section (8), which has an absorbing body (7) and which is permanently attached to the abdomen section (4) and to the back section (6) in a respective overlapping area (36, 38), first elasticating means (28, 29) being provided in the abdomen section (4) and the back section (6), which first elasticating means extend in the transverse or hip circumferential direction (16), second elasticating means (40, 42) being provided in a crotch-side area (22, 26) of the abdomen section (4) and of the back section (6) facing the leg openings (19), which second elasticating means extend into the overlapping area (36, 38), the incontinence article being characterized in that the crotch section (8) is permanently connected to the abdomen section (4) and to the back section (6) by means of a plurality of adhesive strips (80), which are provided in the overlapping area (36) and extend in the transverse direction (16) and run parallel to each other, and that visibly and/or haptically perceptible structures (106) extending in the transverse direction (16) in accordance with the course of the adhesive strips (80) are thereby formed in the outer visible side of the incontinence article.
