A disposable absorbent article of underwear (2) has a closed hip edge (20) forming a hip-opening in the peripheral direction, and leg openings (8) where the closed hip-edge (20) running in the peripheral direction and the leg openings (8) are formed. In the laid-flat state of the article, before connection of the long sided edge sections (16,18) towards a sectional center-line (42), first elasticated peripheral section (44), second non-elasticated section (46), third elasticated section (48), fourth non-elasticated section (49) are provided.
