A pant-like absorbent refastenable garment adapted to easy application and
removal has hook and loop fasteners on the front and back side panels and
in particular embodiments frangible bonds connecting the front and back
side panels. The frangible bonds connecting the front and back side
panels can be easily broken by the user prior to use and the hook and
loop fasteners can be engaged prior to, or during, donning. The hook and
loop fasteners do not need to be prefastened at the time of manufacture.