An absorbent article includes an absorbent core (1) and a liquid-impervious backsheet (2). A receiving layer (11) is arranged on the opposite side of the backsheet (2) in relation to the core (1) in order to provide a surface (10) for receiving fastening members (12) arranged on the article. The receiving layer (11) and the fastening members (12) are adapted for being joined together when applying the article onto a user. The receiving layer is a flexible nonwoven laminate (11), including at least one inner (13) and one outer (14) layer, and the nonwoven laminate (11) and the absorbent core (1) overlap each other so that the overlapping zone (15) formed in that way has an extension amounting to at least 45 cm2.
