A composite nonwoven fabric having latent elasticity is provided having a
latently elastic core comprising a first component that includes a
thermoplastic elastomer and a second component that includes a single
site catalyzed polyolefin, and at least one gatherable facing material
laminated to the elastic core. The first and second components may be,
for example, in the form of alternating filaments of styrenic block
copolymer and single site catalyzed polyolefin or in the form of
conjugate filaments having a first section of styrenic block copolymer
and a second section of single site catalyzed polyolefin. Also disclosed
are methods of making the latently elastic stretch bonded laminates and
personal care articles containing the latently elastic stretch bonded
laminates.