a machine which fabricates an undergarment assembly having an openable front panel . the assembly is made from two continuous half width webs . the first and second web paths are transversely spaced . it includes devices to add a v - folded reinforcing strip along the edge of one web . devices are included to add elastic strands adjacent the central crotch section and a re - closable tape across the front panel opening . one of the webs is printed with adhesive at spaced longitudinal intervals to bond portions of the two overlapped webs in central areas to define a bonded full width rear panel . the machine cuts leg openings and pad securement flaps on the outer margins of each half web . after assembly , the web is severed into unit products for delivery and packaging . the delivery system includes vacuum rolls for transferring flat product or longitudinally and transversely folded product for package size reduction . the machine applies tapes that protrude from side margins for manual taping connection of front and rear panels after folding the product around a user &# 39 ; s crotch .