Method for the fabrication of a preform, preform and container

A method for fabricating a preform, the method comprising:

• providing a plurality of preform segments, each of the plurality of preform segments defining a portion of a preform, the plurality of preform segments comprises a mouth segment, a tail segment, and at least one additional segment selected from the group consisting of an expansion segment and a contraction segment;
• positioning the plurality of preform segments in continuous contact with each other along at least one edge of the plurality of preform segments, such that the plurality of preform segments define a cavity;
• and
• bonding each of the plurality of preform segments to at least one other of the plurality of preform segments such that the plurality of preform segments forms a continuous whole.