the disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for the application of zipper segments to opposite sides of a flat , form cut cardboard , paper or plastic card using double - sided adhesive tape . the card receives double - sided tape , and then zipper profiles are secured to the double - sided tape . alternately , the zipper profiles and double - sided tape may be joined together and then applied to the card . the card is then folded and used for the packing of pieces of chewing gum or similar applications .