An article to be worn about a wearer including an fastening system joined to
the
article including a receiving member having at least a first receiving fastening
element and a second receiving fastening element. The first receiving fastening
element is disposed on a flap having a proximal portion joined to the article and
a distal portion extending from the proximal portion. The second receiving fastening
element is disposed so as to be generally in face to face relationship with the
first receiving fastening element when the receiving member is in a closed configuration.
An engaging member includes at least a first engaging fastening element and a second
engaging fastening element. The first engaging fastening element is engageable
with at least the first receiving fastening element and the second engaging fastening
element is engageable with at least the second receiving fastening element. The
fastening system may be unbalanced; the second flap may be substantially unjoined
to the article; the receiving member may have a hinge oriented substantially parallel
to a primary direction of load bearing; and/or the fastening system may have a
peel resistance in a direction other than the primary direction of load bearing
greater than or equal to about 1000 grams.
