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A place to learn about Everything in Hook and Loop!™
A place to learn about Everything in Hook and Loop!™
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2 min read • Updated On: Nov 21, 2023

Electrically Conductive Hook and Loop

Hook and loop has been around for decades, but that doesn't mean its various applications and designs aren't always expanding. Today, there are even hook and loop fasteners that will conduct electricity. This is managed by spray coating the hook and loop with liquid silver. Silver is used because it has the highest electrical conductivity and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal.

Stephen Ira • December 18, 2013

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3 min read • Updated On: May 12, 2023

What are Hook & Loop Fasteners Made of?

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.

Stephen Ira • September 24, 2013

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