Pulp and superabsorbent composite for improved intake performance

There is provided an expandable absorbent composite comprising pulp in an amount from about 28 to about 90 weight percent, superabsorbent material in an amount from about 8 two about 70 weight percent and a binder fiber in an amount from about 2 to about 20 weight percent, where the composite has a density of from about 0.1 g/cc to about 0.3 g/cc. Such a composite may be used in personal care products like diapers, training pants, absorbent underpants, adult incontinence products, and the like.