Process for making discrete fibrous layers (52), comprising the steps of continuously depositing fibers (70) in an endless series of molds (102), with two neighboring molds connected by a connecting section (104), transferring the resulting continuous fibrous layer (52') to another endless moving surface (110) and cutting the continuous fibrous layer at the connecting sections to form discrete fibrous layers (52). The molds comprise at least one raised element (108) that prevents fiber deposition in the raised element area.
