ADL

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000101",
  "term": "ADL",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The acquisition and distribution layer of a diaper or feminine pad, a stay-dry layer beneath the topsheet that takes liquid in quickly and spreads it across the absorbent core. Spreading the liquid lets more of the core be used and keeps the surface drier against the skin. The layer is usually a nonwoven fabric placed between the topsheet and the core.",
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "references": [
    "U.S. Patent Application for Absorbent article with improved absorbency performance Patent Application (Application #20040220539 issued November 4, 2004) - Justia Patents Search (Justia Patents)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "ADL",
    "es": "ADL",
    "fr": "ADL"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/adl/"
}