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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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    Hook and Loop in Pregnancy

    Updated On: Nov 22, 2023
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Over the course of nine months, there are many ways hook and loop closures become convenient, and even vital, for expecting parents. And once the baby has arrived, there are several products with hook and loop fasteners that can make life’s daily tasks faster and easier than ever before for new mothers.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Uses
    Tags: Hook and Loop hook and loop uses DIY mother's
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    Hook and Loop around the House

    Updated On: Nov 22, 2023
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Hook and loop fasteners have a wide variety of applications in many different industries, including healthcare and businesses. However, there may be nowhere that these closures are as versatile and useful as in the everyday activities of the household.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Uses
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    How MOLLE Material Elevates Tactical Gear

    Updated On: May 13, 2025
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Tactical gear must be modular to function well in tense situations. Military units and police forces that have to swap out supplies and yet remain mobile often rely on standardized load-bearing equipment, like MOLLE system backpacks. While there are many alternatives to the MOLLE attachment system, its durability and universal nature makes it a clear choice for numerous organizations.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Uses and Industry Uses For Hook and Loop
    Tags: backpack design heavy duty clothing heavy duty webbing military clothing military velcro molle fear tactical gear UV webbing
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    How a Cinch Strap Is Used

    Updated On: Apr 5, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Cinch straps have a surprisingly long history. While these capable devices are commonly employed in modern applications, they go back to the days when beasts of burden were the primary means of human transportation. Although today's hook and loop cinch straps are vastly improved on their original predecessors, they still share some of the same basic design considerations.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Information
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    Hook and Loop for Pets

    Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    As most owners can attest, pets are known for being unpredictable. With their inability to verbalize their thoughts and feelings, it can sometimes be more difficult to take care of a pet than a baby or small child. When it comes to managing some of this chaos, hook and loop fasteners can be a lifesaver.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Uses
    Tags: Hook and Loop hook and loop pets hook and loop uses pets
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    What is Attach-A-Patch®?

    Updated On: Apr 15, 2025
    Posted By: Stephen Ira

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Product Details
    Tags: attach a patch easy sewing homemaking homemaking tips no sew patch adhesive no sew patches Removable Patch System sew solutions sewing tailoring tape patches velcro for patch
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    Logo Imprinting

    Updated On: Jan 30, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira

    Logo imprinting uses a process known as pad printing to transfer an image or text to a rounded, flat, or rough surface. It is used in electronics, apparel, medical supplies, automotive accessories, toys and sports equipment.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Information
    Tags: Hook and Loop business logo imprinting hook and loop logo logo imprinting logo imprinting duragrip logo imprinting velcro
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    Business to Business Hook & Loop Solutions

    Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    For every business transaction involving a retail customer or other end user, many more business-to-business, or B2B, sales occur behind the scenes along the supply chain. This includes everything from raw material suppliers to component makers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and other typical players involved in bringing goods to market. In the case of hook and loop fasteners, B2B transactions are such a large segment of sales because the range of applications is so wide.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Uses
    Tags: Hook and Loop business solutions business to business hook and loop solutions uragrip velcrod
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    The Strongest Hook and Loop Strap

    Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    Hook and loop straps provide a convenient way to secure items such as cable, wire, electrical cords, fishing gear and luggage. There are many kinds of straps for any number of purposes, but the most common are cinch straps, back straps, face straps and two-way face straps.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Information
    Tags: fasteners Hook and Loop Velcro straps customized straps
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    The Best Hook and Loop Combination

    Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
    Posted By: Stephen Ira
    The hook-and-loop fastening system offers a wide variety of uses for a broad range of industries, including the military, medical and transportation industries. Available in many styles and strengths, there is a hook-and-loop fastener for nearly every task imaginable.

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    Categories: Hook and Loop Information
    Tags: fasteners Hook and Loop Velcro military medical
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