The present invention relates to a substantially cellulose free absorbent structure comprising a carrier layer, an auxiliary layer and an absorbent particulate polymer material there between, the carrier layer and auxiliary layer being at least partially joined together by attachments made up of substantially permanent primary attachment grids and/or substantially temporary secondary attachment patterns, so as to form a sandwich-like composite structure containing patterned absorbent particulate polymer materials provided in at least some of the unattached regions between the carrier layer and auxiliary layer forming an absorbent polymer material area, whereby at least some of the attachment are disposed regularly and coextensive with substantially the entire surface of the absorbent structure or part thereof, and are aligned with the longitudinal, transversal or diagonal axis of the absorbent structure or any angle in respect of such axis, characterized in that at least some of the attachments are made up from a discrete shape.
