An elastomeric, breathable laminate having enhanced breathability is formed by
bonding a breathable, microporous, extendible/elastic film to a nonwoven facing
material. The facing material can be necked to impart cross-directional stretchability.
Once the film and the facing material are bonded together, the resulting laminate
is stretched in one or more areas to impart higher breathability to selected areas
of the laminate. The breathable laminate with enhanced breathability is particularly
useful as an outer cover for diapers and other personal care products.