Disposable absorbent article having an improved liquid containment construction.

An article of manufacture is disclosed for absorbing liquids, particularly body fluids such as urine. An absorbent core is encased in an outer covering layer. Leakage resistant members are affixed at each segment of the diaper from which leakage is to be reduced. The leakage resistant member has a facing sheet having compacted portions affixed to a backing sheet. The leakage resistant members may be elasticized by providing a separate elastic element or by using an elastic material for the backing sheet.