A disposable absorbent article partially defined by a pair of
longitudinally extending side edges and a pair of end edges extending
between the side edges, includes a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, and
an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The
disposable absorbent article also has a pair of side wall structures each
having a pair of oppositely positioned end portions. A first side wall
structure extends generally longitudinally between the core and one of
the side edges and the other side wall structure extends generally
longitudinally between the core and the other side edge. Further, an end
strip constructed from an elastic material is positioned substantially
adjacent each one of the end edges, and extends laterally between the
side edges. Each of the end strips includes a fixed elastic end section
disposed adjacent the end edge and secured to the topsheet, a fixed
intermediate section positioned longitudinally inward of the fixed end
section, and a movable, elastic inward section positioned longitudinally
inward of the intermediate section. The fixed elastic section forms a
waistband portion each of the front and back waist regions of the
article. The intermediate section has a plurality of voids or apertures
which are employed to substantially de-elasticize the intermediate
section. The inward section includes a central portion spaced from the
topsheet and the absorbent core, and a pair of side portions. These side
portions are secured to the end portions of the side wall structures,
thereby applying a contractile force between the side wall structures
such the side wall structures (as well as the side edges of the article)
are biased upwardly. The side wall structures and the inward sections
are, therefore, secured to one another and disposed to define the
sidewalls of a relatively deep containment pocket located in the crotch
region.