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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.
A place to learn about Everything in Hook and Loop!™
A place to learn about Everything in Hook and Loop!™
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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.
