An undergarment includes a body portion having an upper edge defining awaistband, two legopenings and a crotch region between the leg openings； an absorbent pad on theinside of the bodyportion within at least the crotch region, the absorbent pail having an innerregion and a peripheralregion, wherein the thickness of the absorbent pad in the peripheral region isless than the thickness ofthe absorbent pad in the inner region； and elastic bonding film lining each ofthe two leg openingswhile overlying respective portions of the peripheral region of the absorbentpad thereby to bond theabsorbent pad and the body portion. A method of manufacturing an undergarmentis provided.
