The main components of the absorbent core are:

Fluff Pulp - cellulose wood fibres

Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP)- acrylic polymer

Tissue or nonwoven layer wrap - cellulose or polypropylene fibres

The main components of the envelope are:

 Porous nonwoven cover (hydrophilic)

 Impervious nonwoven leg cuff (hydrophobic)

 Polyethylene or laminated back sheet

 Hot melt adhesives to bond components

Plastic frontal and side tapes (diaper)

Synthetic or rubber elastics (diaper)

Elastic waist band (diaper)

Acquisition/distribution layer(surge layer)