A disposable absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent composite comprising a first fabric that is in addition to and between the topsheet and the backsheet, a second fabric bonded to said first fabric and an absorbent layer of particles adhered between said first and second fabric. The absorbent composite is disposed between the topsheet and backsheet, and generally centrally at a location identified as a crotch region, and  the absorbent composite lacks an absorbent matrix capable of stabilizing the absorbent layer of particles against particle migration.