A multilayered absorbent composite comprising a cover sheep, one or more transfer layers, one or more absorbent core layers and a barrier back layer characterised in that the transfer layer or layers have Z-direction apertures penetrating through the entire layer wherein the aperture frequency is from 5 to 50 apertures per square inch and wherein each aperture has a diameter of about 0.015 to 0.10 inches, further characterised in that a super-absorbent composition is distributed homogeneously throughout at least one of the transfer layers.