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A disposable bib having an improved mechanical fastener assembly is disclosed. The mechanical fastener assembly includes an extended target surface and an array of prongs elements extending from a surface of the bib. The mechanical prong elements provide secure fastening of the bib shoulder extensio

A disposable bib having an improved mechanical fastener assembly is disclosed. The mechanical fastener assembly includes an extended target surface and an array of prongs elements extending from a surface of the bib. The mechanical prong elements provide secure fastening of the bib shoulder extensions, yet are soft to the touch.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] A disposable bib having a longitudinal centerline, a lateral width, and longitudinally extending side edges, the disposable bib comprising:a bib body comprising a paper layer;first and second shoulder extensions extending from the bib body to provide a neck opening having a

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A disposable bib having a longitudinal centerline, a lateral width, and longitudinally extending side edges, the disposable bib comprising:a bib body comprising a paper layer;first and second shoulder extensions extending from the bib body to provide a neck opening having a longitudinal length, each shoulder extension having a front surface and a back surface, and each shoulder extension having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal and distal ends of the first shoulder extension are disposed to one side of the longitudinal centerline and wherein the proximal and distal ends of the second shoulder extension are disposed to the other side of the longitudinal centerline; anda mechanical fastener associated with the shoulder extensions for releasably joining together shoulder extensions in an overlapping configuration, wherein the mechanical fastener comprises:a target surface separate from the paper layer and disposed on a surface of one of the shoulder extensions, and an array of target engaging elements extending from the opposite surface of the other shoulder extension;and wherein the target surface has a length which is at least 0.25 times the longitudinal length of the neck opening.