A form-fitting, pant-like, absorbent garment that delivers an optimal
amount and direction of stretch to provide optimal fit and comfort. The
absorbent garment has an outer cover with a back panel, a crotch panel and
a front panel. The back panel and the front panel can each stretch in a
transverse direction, and the crotch panel can stretch in a longitudinal
direction. Seams joining the front and back panels to the crotch panel
provide non-stretch zones that may be positioned to control fit forces.
The garment provides enhanced fit and comfort during use, and ease of
application with a self-adjusting feature.
