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.

Camping With Hook And Loop

Updated On: Apr 5, 2024

Posted By: Stephen Ira

Camping is a great pastime for enjoying the outdoors, nature, and relaxation. Sometimes it's difficult for newcomers to set up and take down their camping gear. And with so many products out there, it's easy to weigh down your pack or vehicle with unnecessary equipment. Here are some great tips on how to use hook and loop to make your life easier on the campground.

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Sewing Machines

Updated On: Nov 22, 2023

Posted By: Stephen Ira

At HookandLoop.com, we have six industrial sewing machines for manufacturing sewn straps. We have 1 Tacsew and 5 Consews. These manufacturers have been around for a long time and provide the best equipment in the industry. If you're interested in our sewing services, you can also email us.

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Social Distancing with Hook and Loop

Updated On: Nov 22, 2023

Posted By: Stephen Ira

Social distancing has seemingly become the new norm for everyone. Maintaining a safe distance helps reduce the spread of COVID-19 and helps keep everyone safe. Sometimes it's on the individual to maintain proper social distancing, and sometimes a business or public space utilizes signs and markers to identify what that safe distance is.

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Cosplay With Hook And Loop

Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

Posted By: Stephen Ira

Cosplayers are fans of movies, tv shows, comic books, graphic novels, etc. who create fan costumes so they can represent their favorite characters. Often times, this is for attending conventions or gatherings with other cosplayers, but not always. Hook and loop is a great way to customize costumes for proper fitting and design.

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Hook and Loop For Your Pets

Updated On: Aug 27, 2020

Posted By: Stephen Ira

In addition to using hook and loop to hold your pet’s food dish in place, there are tons of products that utilize hook and loop fasteners to make things easier on you and your pet.

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Customer Service

Updated On: Aug 13, 2020

Posted By: Stephen Ira

It’s important to highlight our customer service here at HookandLoop.com. Every weekday from 8am to 5pm we have staff available by phone at (800) 940-6934. We’re the fastest to respond and can help you find your products, help you determine what product is best, and help you design your strap. We have so much information readily available to share with you should you need it. Here are just a few ways we make things easier for you.

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We Accept POs from Schools

Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

Posted By: Stephen Ira

At HookandLoop.com, we get a lot of orders from schools. Pre-K, special education, elementary, high school and more. Since most schools order through Purchase Orders and have departments that pay out those invoices, as well as being a government backed entity, we accept POs, or purchase orders, from public schools without the need to approve them on net terms first.

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Hook and Loop Can Secure Your Pet's Dish

Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

Posted By: Stephen Ira

Tired of your pets moving their food dish all over your floor and making a mess? You can use hook and loop to solve your problem.

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Hook and Loop Used in Rowing

Updated On: Nov 22, 2023

Posted By: Stephen Ira

When rowing, hook and loop is a vital part of an effective stroke and a pleasant day on the water. Let’s take a look at some of the most important and most common ways to best utilize hook and loop in your boathouse.

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Securing Couch Cushions with Hook and Loop

Updated On: Apr 16, 2025

Posted By: Stephen Ira

Do you ever have issues keeping your couch cushions on your couch? Or maybe your patio chairs have a similar issue? Well one solution is to use hook and loop to secure your cushions to your furniture. We sell 6-inch hook and loop that you can use to fasten your cushions to the base of your couch or chair.

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