Variable stretch composites having one or more first elastomeric members
disposed on a first region of an extensible substrate, and one or more
second elastomeric members disposed on a second region of the extensible
substrate which different from the first elastomeric members to provide
variable properties to said regions of the composite. The composite has
been incrementally stretched to at least partially break up the structure
of the substrate in order to reduce its resistance to stretch. The
variable stretch composites are useful for disposable and durable
articles, such as disposable absorbent articles including diapers,
pull-on diapers, training pants, incontinence briefs, catemenial
garments, baby bibs, and the like, and durable articles like garments
including sportswear, outerwear and the like. The present invention also
relates to methods of forming such variable stretch composites.