Method of Manufacturing Portion of Slide Fastener

A slide fastener stringer comprising:

• a first tape having a row of coupling elements along a first edge of the first tape, the coupling elements being configured to interdigitate with a further row of coupling elements;
• a first layer of a fluid resistant material attached to the first tape;
• and
• an extending layer of a fluid resistant material attached to the first layer, wherein the extending layer forms an extension member comprising a first overhang portion which extends beyond a second edge of the first tape opposite the first edge of the first tape;
• wherein the first layer of the fluid resistant material is attached to the first tape and the extending layer is attached to the first layer.

A method of manufacturing a portion of a slide fastener configured to be sewn to a garment or other article with sewing threads, the method comprising:

• providing a first tape having a first edge;
• providing the first tape with a row of coupling elements along the first edge of the first tape, the coupling elements being configured to interdigitate with a further row of coupling elements;
• attaching a first layer of a fluid resistant material to the first tape;
• attaching an extending layer of a fluid resistant material to the first layer, the extending layer forming an extension member comprising a first overhang portion which extends beyond a second edge of the first tape opposite the first edge of the first tape;
• and
• sewing the extension member to the garment or the other article with the sewing threads passing therethrough.