#$%^&*AU2014280929B120150917.pdf#####ABSTRACT An open-type disposable diaper having a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction and a thickness direction perpendicular to one another includes: a first waist part; a crotch part; a second waist part, the first waist part, the crotch part and the second waist part being arranged in this order in the longitudinal direction; fastening tapes which are respectively fixed to the transverse ends of the second waist part, and which are fastened to the first waist part and thereby a waist opening and a pair of leg openings are formed; and a tear-off line that is for cutting out a section of the second waist part to which the fastening tape is fixed and that is formed in a state in which the diaper is spread out.