Provided is an absorptive article (1) configured so that: the absorptive article (1) has a longitudinal direction a transverse direction and a thickness direction which are perpendicular to each other the absorptive article (1) also has a first waist section (1a) a crotch section (1m) and a second waist section (1b) which are arranged next to each other in the longitudinal direction and a fastening tape (11) affixed to each of the opposite ends of the second waist section (1b) in the transverse direction is engaged with the first waist section (1a) to form a single waist opening (1HB) and a pair of leg openings (1HL) thereby enabling the absorptive article (1) to be used as a tape type disposable diaper. In an expanded state of the absorptive article (1) cutting lines (1c) along which protrusions of at least the fastening tapes (11) are cut off are formed the protrusions protruding further toward the outside in the transverse direction than the second waist section (1b). Cutting off the protrusions along the cutting lines (1c) enables the absorptive article (1) to be used as an absorptive pad not having the protrusions.
