a method of securing an elastic band between two material layers which are at least partially defined by meltable material includes forming perforations in the elastic band , placing the elastic band between two material layers , and bonding the material layers to one another through the perforations by heat fusion , wherein the perforations in the elastic band are formed at the same time as the material layers are fused together . an elastic band secured between two material layers for inclusion in articles of one - time use includes the use of material layers that are at least partially defined by meltable material and an elastic band having perforations formed therein . the material layers are positioned on opposite sides of the elastic band and are joined together by heat fusion in a punctiform and / or linear bonding pattern .