A kind of method for manufacturing an absorbent article includes a net traveling of side panel material and a waist elastomeric material that guidance is separated with the net of side panel material. Waist elastomeric material is bonded to the net of side panel material. The net of side panel material with waist elastomeric material bonded thereto is cut to form the side plate with a waistband portion. Side plate with waistband portion is attached to a chassis.