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An absorbent article embodied as a disposable diaper construction has been particularly configured for improved fit and comfort by the provision of a center gathering arrangement. In the illustrated embodiments, the diaper includes an absorbent panel structure which is positioned between associated

An absorbent article embodied as a disposable diaper construction has been particularly configured for improved fit and comfort by the provision of a center gathering arrangement. In the illustrated embodiments, the diaper includes an absorbent panel structure which is positioned between associated facing and backing layers, and further includes an arrangement of one or more elastic elements which extend longitudinally of the diaper. By this arrangement, a longitudinal gathering force is created on the absorbent panel of the diaper, whereby the diaper is shortened to improve its fit, thus enhancing comfort for the wearer as well as inhibiting leakage from the diaper.

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A disposable diaper having improved fit and comfort for the wearer, comprising: an absorbent panel, said absorbent panel including a front portion, a rear portion, and a central portion extending therebetween, said absorbent panel comprising a pair of laterally adjacent, discrete panel sections; a f

A disposable diaper having improved fit and comfort for the wearer, comprising: an absorbent panel, said absorbent panel including a front portion, a rear portion, and a central portion extending therebetween, said absorbent panel comprising a pair of laterally adjacent, discrete panel sections; a fluid-pervious facing layer positioned adjacent to and overlying one side of said absorbent panel, said facing layer being adapted for positioning in contact with the wearer of the diaper; a backing layer positioned on the other side of said absorbent panel; leg-gathering means positioned generally at the laterally opposite margins of said disposable diaper to conform the diaper to the legs of the wearer; and center gathering means operatively associated with said absorbent panel of said disposable diaper for providing a longitudinal gathering force on said absorbent panel so that the diaper conforms to the wearer for improved fit and comfort, said gathering means comprising elastic means positioned generally rearwardly of said front portion of said absorbent panel and extending generally longitudinally of said disposable diaper along said central and rear portions of said absorbent panel for providing said gathering force on said absorbent panel.