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Stephen Ira

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Stephen Ira worked as an inventor for a small manufacturing company where he developed several patents that included Velcro® brand products which led to his founding of HookandLoop.com in 1989, distributing Velcro® brand fasteners across the country. Stephen’s company has grown into a business that specializes in manufacturing hook and loop products that are used in the final products in many industries around the world. Stephen is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a BS degree in mechanical engineering and specialized in machine design and solar engineering. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida where he enjoys an avid outdoor lifestyle and spending time with his two daughters.

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    How Long Will It Stick? Understanding the Lifespan of Hook and Loop

    Updated On: Nov 22, 2023
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Hook and loop closures are easy to use, safe, and discreet, but they don't last forever. Every type of hook and loop closure has a lifespan, or cycle life, after which it will no longer be able to stick as well as it used to. At this point, it will need to be replaced.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Information
    Tags: Hook and Loop hook and loop cycle life
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    Hook and Loop in the Water

    Updated On: Apr 16, 2025
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Summer time is the best time to take advantage of the outdoors, which includes trips to the beach and plenty of other water-related activities. Hook and loop can be found on a variety of items used in the water, from life jackets to scuba gear and so much more. Hook and loop is especially useful on safety equipment in water applications because it is quick and easy to fasten and unfasten, yet its strong bond prevents it from coming undone.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Uses
    Tags: Hook and Loop
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    DIY Summer Games with Hook and Loop

    Updated On: Nov 21, 2023
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Summer is the perfect time to get outside and have some fun with the family. By using hook and loop, you can create summer games that will amuse and entertain your kids for hours and save you some money.

    Here is a great blog post with a ton of good ideas for some DIY summertime family fun. That post has suggestions ranging from obstacle course parties and sponge water bomb fights to open air art boards and music fences. There are also some suggestions that require hook and loop fasteners.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop DIY
    Tags: hook and loop crafts diy
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    Summer Packing Tips From HookandLoop.com

    Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    With the summer finally in full swing, many of us will be taking trips to get away for a bit or take our families on a summer vacation. That means many of us will need to do some serious packing. When it comes to packing for a trip, there are some quick tips to maximize your suitcase space. After all, you’ll probably want to save some room to bring back souvenirs!

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Uses
    Tags: luggage straps packing tips
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    Make It Stick: Adhesive Backed Hook And Loop Tips

    Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Every once in a while, we will have a customer call us because the adhesive has peeled from its bond and they are having trouble keeping it in place. While all pressure-sensitive adhesives will eventually wear out over time, we thought we could provide you with some helpful tips to make sure you are using the right adhesive and that it lasts as long as possible by being correctly applied.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Product Details
    Tags: Hook and Loop peel and stick hook and loop peel and stick stick on
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    4 Questions to Ask Your Hook and Loop Supplier

    Updated On: Apr 5, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    When deciding what company to do business with, it’s important to know what you’re looking for as well as what each company can offer you. At HookandLoop.com, we offer excellent customer service, quality, and fast turnaround for a great price. Each company has different benefits, but each one reflects some combination of those four. Here are some questions to consider when looking for a hook and loop supplier with which to work.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Information
    Tags: Hook and Loop
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    Sew-On, Stick-On, or Iron-On: Which Hook and Loop Should I Use?

    Updated On: Nov 22, 2023
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    When it comes to hook and loop fasteners, there are a wide range of styles from which to choose. It can be overwhelming for someone who isn’t used to all the product terms. Here is a quick summary of the most popular hook and loop styles and when to use them.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Product Details
    Tags: Hook and Loop sew on iron on stick on
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    National Bike to Work Week: May 11th to 15th

    Updated On: Nov 22, 2023
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    At HookandLoop.com we want to highlight that May is National Bike Month. The League of American Cyclists represents bicyclists in the movement to create ?safer roads, stronger communities, and a bicycle-friendly America. As part of their efforts, they organize National Bike to Work Week, which runs from May 11th to May 15th this year.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Uses
    Tags: bicycling tips bike to work velcro bicycle
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    5 Inexpensive Ways to Entertain Kids With Velcro® Brand Fasteners

    Updated On: Apr 5, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Clothing, sports equipment, home improvement—hook and loop fasteners show up in many applications. Even many toys and games feature hook and loop fastenings. Sometimes known better by brand names such as Velcro® or DuraGrip®, hook and loop fasteners come in a huge array of sizes, shapes, colors, and strengths. It even supplies the basis for a hilarious carnival game where participants don suits made with Velcro® brand fasteners and then run and jump on a springboard, launching themselves to affix their bodies as high as possible on a wall made of Velcro® Brand wide loop.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop DIY
    Tags: Hook and Loop Velcro arts and crafts Duragrip
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    Specialty Fasteners for Virtually Any Application

    Updated On: Nov 22, 2023
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    At HookandLoop.com, our goal is to be your one-stop shop for all your hook and loop fastener needs. We stock a huge selection of fastener products in a range of sizes and colors. Our large in-stock inventory helps us provide quick order fulfillment for the vast majority of our customers’ orders. But sometimes an application needs a specialty hook and loop solution; we can accommodate those orders too!

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Information
    Tags: specialty fasteners
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