Method for attaching a fastening tape to a molded article

A method for securing a fastening member to an article to be molded, said fastening member being of the type characterized by having a base carrying numerous rows of hook-like projections for mating, releasable engagement with a loose, fibrous patch to form a fastener assembly, said method comprising the steps of:

• (a) applying a thin, protective film to the fastening member to protect and sealingly enclose the hook-like projections around the entire periphery of the fastening member against leakage of molding liquid past the film onto the hook-like projections;
• (b) placing the fastening member in a mold in a position wherein the hook-like projections will be exposed on the surface of the completed molded article and introducing molding liquid to the mold;
• (c) curing the molding liquid to form a solid;
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• (d) removing the protective film from the fastening member after the molding liquid is cured to expose said hook-like projections for mating, releasable engagement with said patch.