A liquidabsorbing sandwich web 1650 has a filling of superabsorbent (SAM) particles mixed with individualized, preferably cellulose, fibres sandwiched between outer layers of a carrier web and a cover web. A selfcrosslinking latex binder stabilises the web. The weight percentage of the different materials is: SAM 7090%； fibres 525%； outer layers 430%； latex binder 15%. Preferably, the outer layers are cellulose fibre and the binder is vinylacetateÂethylene copolymer. The web has a centrifuge retention capacity of at least 23 g/g. The web may be used in a disposable absorbent article, placed between a backsheet on one side and an intermediate sheet and a top sheet on the other. Construction of the web requires at least one compaction step with a line pressure of less than 60 N/mm, optionally the application of vacuum suction across the web, and optionally a thermal treatment at 130180 °C.
