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Abstract

An article includes a tag and an elastic mechanism. The tag includes a front surface, a rear surface, first and second ends, a first fold defining a first bent portion, and a central span. The rear surface of the first bent portion is configured to face the rear surface of the central span. The elastic mechanism is secured to the first bent portion, wherein a first connection zone between the elastic mechanism and the first bent portion includes a first elastomer portion that extends along the rear surface of the first bent portion, extends around the first end, and includes a second elastomer portion that extends along the front surface of the first bent portion. An article strip includes a plurality of tags and a plurality of elastic mechanisms. Adjacent tags are separated by a weakened demarcation. A method of forming a plurality of articles is also described.

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