It's been stated that inspiration can strike at any time and can come from anyone.
That was the situation for Swiss engineer George de Mestral, who discovered burdock seeds stuck to both his clothing and his dog's fur following a warm summer hike through the woods. His desire to investigate the concept further would provide the groundwork for what we now know as VELCRO®. He was always intrigued about the precise process that caused the seeds to latch on and refuse to let go.
When down to its most basic components, the mechanism by which de Mestral's creation functions is rather astounding. One tape strip with tiny hooks on it is adhered to another tape strip with even smaller loops on it. The two strips are joined securely in place when there is an audible "snap," creating a strong bond that can be reused numerous times.
“Velcro” vs. “Hook and Loop”
"Hook and loop tape" (also known as "hook and loop fastener") may be a term you come across when looking for this kind of product. But "Velcro" is the name that is most frequently used. As a result, it's simple to become perplexed about whether or not there is a distinction between the two, thus it's helpful to comprehend where both names originate.
When considering names for his new business, de Mestral combined the words "velour" and "crochet" to create the brand name VELCRO®. It is also the name of a collection of businesses that mostly produce goods using his fastener.
VELCRO® tape, on the other hand, is a hook and loop fastener. Many businesses produce and market this material (as do we at MJ Supplies), however not all hook and loop tape is VELCRO® Brand, despite the fact that they both perform the same function.
Hook & Loop Tape Varieties
Regardless of the design that most suits your needs, hook and loop tapes exist in a variety of forms, sizes, lengths, and even colors. However, all hook and loop fasteners typically fall into one of the following categories:
Adhesive-backed tape: these goods have sticky backing on both the individual hook and loop tapes, as the name would imply. Just take off the backing and press into position.
Sew-on tapes: these items, as their name suggests, feature sticky backing on both the individual hook and loop tapes. Simply take off the backing before pressing into position.
Back-to-Back tapes: the individual hook and loop tapes on these products, as the name suggests, each have an adhesive backing. Put the backing in place by simply removing it.
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