Absorbent article having a braided wicking structure

Abstract

An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin is provided. The sanitary napkin of the present invention has a substantially non-absorbent braided wicking structure.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A disposable absorbent article having a longitudinal centerline, two longitudinal side edges, and two transverse end edges, said absorbent article comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet;   a liquid impervious backsheet joined to said topsheet;   an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and backsheet; and   a braided wicking structure positioned between said topsheet and said backsheet, said braided wicking structure having a pair of ends and being comprised of strands comprised of a twisted tow, said tow comprising a plurality of substantially non-absorbent fibers, wherein said fibers have, in cross section, a substantially regular geometric shape and said ends of said braided wicking structure are in contact with said absorbent core.