Abstract: A disposable diaper having a moisture-impermeable backing sheet and an absorbent pad superposed on the backing sheet is provided with tab-type fasteners which do not require a release sheet for protecting adhesive surfaces thereof. Each fastener is secured to the backing sheet and comprises a pair of terminal portions and a flexible central segment which connects the terminal portions. One of the terminal portions is attached to the backing sheet and the other, free terminal portion is releasably attached to a release surface provided on the terminal portion which is attached to the backing sheet. The flexible central segment is longer than the free terminal portion and forms a finger-receiving loop when the free terminal portion is removably attached to the release surface.