The invention relates to an absorbent structure (3) for use in an absorbent article (1) and being defined by an airlaid material structure (3) being formed by a plurality of layers (3a; 3b; 3c; 3d) which are interposed between a liquid- permeable top sheet (2) and an absorbent core (4), said absorbent article (1) also comprising a backsheet (5) being of liquid-impermeable material. According to the invention, the absorbent structure (3) comprises a first layer (3a) having resilient synthetic fibers of at least approximately 5 dtex; that the absorbent structure (3) comprises a second layer (3b) having superabsorbent particles generally arranged as a distinct layer as opposed to being integrated within any other material of said absorbent structure (3); and that the absorbent structure (3) also comprises a treated fluff material having hydrophilic properties.