Method for maintaining a fastener in a folded configuration

A method for folding a fastener during a high speed manufacturing process and maintaining the folded fastener in a folded configuration throughout the high speed manufacturing process, the method comprising:

• obtaining an article comprising a foldable fastener and moving the article in a machine direction during the high speed manufacturing process, the high speed manufacturing process having a cross direction orthogonal to the machine direction, the foldable fastener comprising a web with first and second opposing surfaces, and at least one engaging member joined to the web;
• applying a frangible bonding agent that comprises a fugitive adhesive to a first portion of the first surface of the fastener;
• and
• folding the fastener such that the frangible bonding agent contacts a second portion of the first surface of the fastener;
• and
• wherein the fastener is a hook/loop type mechanical fastener;
• wherein the engaging member includes a plurality of hooks with gaps between adjacent hooks, and the web includes a plurality of receiving elements that are engageable with the hooks;
• and
• wherein the frangible bonding agent forms a substantially unbroken line that penetrates at least partially into one or more of the gaps between adjacent hooks.