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7 min read • Updated On: Apr 16, 2025

The Difference Between Hook Vs. Loop

Before going over the difference between hook and loop, it’s important to note that what most people consider “Velcro” is a product called hook and loop. “Velcro” is a brand, called the Velcro Companies, and they are the original manufacturer of hook and loop fasteners.

Stephen Ira • June 22, 2017

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2 min read • Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

There’s No Such Thing as a Velcro Strap

“Velcro” is actually a brand, not a product! The product is called hook and loop fasteners and we manufacture hundreds of thousands of straps annually with hook and loop. We make these straps with our DuraGrip Brand hook and loop as well as with VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fasteners. So technically, the proper way to describe “Velcro straps” would be “Hook and Loop Straps made with VELCRO® Brand Fasteners”. Now lets strap in.

Stephen Ira • June 12, 2017

2 min read • Updated On: May 31, 2017

Low Profile Hook and Loop Products

Low profile hook and loop is something we get requests for fairly often. The Velcro Companies sell a consumer product known as Industrial Strength hook and loop that uses the standard Loop 100 fastener with a low-profile molded HTH hook. While we don’t offer that exact hook style, we do carry some comparable hook fasteners.

Stephen Ira • May 31, 2017

3 min read • Updated On: Nov 22, 2023

Hook and Loop Color Options

Color options are always a popular topic here amongst our customers. Black is far and away the most popular color, but we offer 25 different color options among all of our products for a variety of needs and applications and it’s time we review those color options for you.

Stephen Ira • May 25, 2017

3 min read • Updated On: May 16, 2017

"Do You Send Samples?"

Every day we take phone calls and answer emails from customers trying to find the right product for their application. Sometimes we suggest sending samples to the customer in order to test out the products we have available and to see which one works the best for them.

Stephen Ira • May 16, 2017

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3 min read • Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

Strap Options For Businesses

All of the strap options we have available online are only a fraction of what we can do. Every part of our strap manufacturing process is fully customizable and we can provide a quote usually in the same day. We offer custom tip styles, colors, and lengths as well as sewn straps, grommets, and more.

Stephen Ira • May 7, 2017

4 min read • Updated On: Mar 31, 2025

DuraGrip Brand vs. VELCRO ® Brand Products

A lot of our customer interaction involves teaching the customer all about hook and loop. One of the first things we explain is that the product is hook and loop. We also explain that there are different manufacturers and different brands of material. At HookandLoop.com, we stock two hook and loop brands: our DuraGrip Brand, and the VELCRO ® Brand. Each brand offers different advantages.

Stephen Ira • April 26, 2017

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2 min read • Updated On: Nov 22, 2023

Wholesale Pricing

We here at HookandLoop.com often field questions regarding special, wholesale, or distributor pricing. Instead of providing different pricing for a variety of different customers, we offer one pricing structure for all purchases. We start with our base price, which is calculated per roll. Regardless of whether the purchaser is a business, consumer, manufacturer or end user, the price is the same.

Stephen Ira • April 14, 2017

3 min read • Updated On: Nov 22, 2023

Shipping Options

At HookandLoop.com, our shipping options include all of the large mail carriers including UPS, USPS, and FedEx. We also schedule freight pickups, ship on customer accounts and ship via DHL. Our preferred carrier is FedEx due to their timely delivery and reliable pickups, but we will ship via any method our customers prefer.

Stephen Ira • April 5, 2017

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3 min read • Updated On: Nov 22, 2023

Quick Sample Straps

With so many strap styles and options available, we get a ton of requests for sample straps so customers can be confident in their purchase. One way we do this is with our quick sample straps option. A quick sample is a sampling of 4 custom straps made to order for $20.00. The $20.00 charge includes shipping.

Stephen Ira • March 21, 2017

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