A hygiene article has a fluid permeable protective layer, a rear, fluid
impermeable layer and an absorbing body arranged between the layers. The
article has a first longitudinal direction and a second transverse
direction. Fastening elements are provided for removably fastening the
hygiene article when worn by a user. The fastening elements include a
clip which cooperates with an application zone of the hygiene article.
Each fastening element has a first zone, by means of which the fastening
element can be attached to the hygiene article, and a second zone,
arranged at a distance from the first zone in the transverse direction
and in which the clip is provided. Each fastening element is folded in a
zigzag manner along folding lines extending in the longitudinal
direction. The second zone provided with the clip is arranged outside of
the zigzag folded configuration in the transverse direction.