The present invention relates to a nonwoven carrier for immobilizing superabsorbent polymer particles in an absorbent article, comprising a nonwoven top layer penetrable by the particles, and a nonwoven bottom layer, whereby said top layer is mechanically bonded by hydroentanglement to the bottom layer, wherein the bottom layer is porous with a pore size smaller than said particles, characterized in that said top layer is a carded nonwoven made of staple fibers, and in that the bottom layer is a spunmelt fabric.
