The laminate layers are desirably bonded by hot melt adhesives or the elastic film 58 may be extrusion coated onto the facing, or between facings, in a semi-molten state to aid in bonding, or alternatively, the calendar rolls 177 may be used to heat fuse the laminate layers by pattern bonding, a heat activated adhesive (not shown) may be applied between the layers, or other such methods as known i