Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing bath ruffles or sponges. The method includes radially stretching over spaced upright supports one or more lengths of resilient extruded polymeric netting tube to form a telescopically gathered continuous band around the supports. A loop securing device is then positioned around opposed portions of the band centrally between the upright supports such that the opposed portions of the band are securely held together. Opposed portions of the telescopically gathered continuous band are then progressively released separately over respective upper ends of the spaced supports to form a generally spherical bath ruffle or sponge.

Abstract: A loop fastening device comprises a hollow generally conical body with an opening at its base and a slotted aperture at its apex. Extending through the slotted aperture in frictional engagement therewith is a flexible line or cord formed as a closed loop extending from the base of the conical body. The closed loop is passed around an object and the conical body and the remainder of the line or cord are passed through the closed loop to form a double strand loop extending about the body. Engagement of the body against the closed loop prevents disengagement therebetween.