Method, apparatus and article relating to a hook and loop fastening system

A method and apparatus for maintaining a fastening tab (20) of a hook and loop fastener system in a storage position on an article, such as a disposable diaper (10). The fastening tab (20) has a first end portion (122) for permanent attachment to the article and a distal end portion (126) provided with projecting hook members (30). The distal end portion (126), in a ready position of the fastening tab, stands free from the article. The distal end portion, in the storage position, contacts a surface of the article. The method includes the steps of attaching the first end portion (122) of the fastening tab (20) to the article, and folding the distal end portion (126) of the fastening tab over the first end portion (122) of the tab such that the hook members (30) contact the surface of the article. In order to improve the contact between the hook members and the article, the hook members (30) of the distal end portion (126) of the fastening tab and the surface of the article are subjected to a relative displacement in a direction substancially parallel to the surface of the article.