Hook and Loop Information
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Updated On: Feb 3, 2026
Industrial hook and loop fasteners from VELCRO® Brand are far more than a household convenience. Engineered with durable nylon or polyester hooks and loops, these fasteners are designed to withstand repeated use, vibration, and environmental stress. Whether used in manufacturing facilities, job sites, or transportation systems, they provide consistent performance where traditional fasteners may fail.
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Updated On: Feb 3, 2026
Hook and loop coins — also known as dots or adhesive-backed circles — are more than just fastening tools. These tiny, die-cut heroes simplify countless projects at home, work, and in professional environments.
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Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
Hook and loop coins — also known as dots or adhesive-backed circles — are more than just fastening tools. These tiny, die-cut heroes simplify countless projects at home, work, and in professional environments.
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Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
Choosing Between DuraGrip® and VELCRO® Brand – Which Hook and Loop Solution is Right for You? We got your back!!
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Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
The ability of VELCRO® Brand hooks to cling to fabrics makes the product both handy and versatile. However, like so many other useful tools, VELCRO® Brand hooks can sometimes need maintenance. In this case, their propensity to hold on to hair, lint and dust can be problematic, unless you know how to remove hair from VELCRO® Brand hooks. And, it can be much easier to do when you understand how it works.
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Updated On: Nov 22, 2023
In light of our previous post regarding How to Make a Hook and Loop Strap, you may be wondering about ultrasonic welding and how it works. Ultrasonic welding is a manufacturing technique used to secure two materials together, like hook and loop. The first patent for welding metal objects using this process was awarded in 1960. Five years later, engineers discovered that sound waves could weld non-metal materials as well.
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Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
Previously,
we covered the four main variations of hook and loop straps and the first three steps of how we cut the material to length. In the following hook and loop strap making steps, we'll go over the four types of strap tips, their advantages, and how we bond these materials together. We'll also examine the Logo Imprinting process, the options available for cinch strap rings, and when to use a grommet for your custom strap.
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Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
At HookandLoop.com, we focus on providing our customers with the best products available, and part of that commitment includes our conversion services. We provide customization to all our hook and loop products, but nothing comes close to the range of possibilities we have with our
custom straps. With 4 different strap styles, 4 different tip types, and 25 different color options, the possibilities are endless. So let's take a look at the process we use to make your custom straps. And if you haven't used our services, here's what you need to know.
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Updated On: May 6, 2025
The
Velcro Company developed hook and loop fasteners over 60 years ago, and it represents one of the most innovative inventions of the 20
th century. The history of the VELCRO ® Brand and its invention is a fascinating story that has made a wide range of products and services possible.
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Updated On: Nov 21, 2023
The service technicians at HookandLoop.com install grommets into straps. Grommets are small rings -- usually brass -- that are punched through any number of materials: paper, canvas, leather, etc. The purpose of these metal rings is to protect the surrounding material from damage when cords or strings are run through the hole of the grommet. Think of the rings your shoe laces are fed through, only stronger. If the rings weren't there, the material would eventually wear out and tear.
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Updated On: May 12, 2023
Hook and loop fasteners consist of two distinct pieces. The rough, scratchy side is the hook because it is covered with several tiny hooks per square inch. Likewise, the soft, fuzzy side is the loop because it is covered with many small loops. The hooks engage the loops when the two sides are pressed together. This creates a bond that is exceptionally strong and allows for repeated use that lasts for thousands of cycles.
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Updated On: Jun 18, 2026
Hook and loop is a product better known by the term VELCRO®.
VELCRO® is actually the name of the company that first designed and created these fasteners. The product name is hook and loop, and it has an interesting history.
George de Mestral developed the idea in the 1940s. After a hunting trip, he studied the burrs that stuck to his clothing and noticed tiny hooks that latched onto the loops in fabric and other surfaces. De Mestral imagined making a fastener from two pieces of material, using hooks on one piece and loops on another.
