As space exploration became a national priority for the US government in the 1950s and 60s, NASA repeatedly turned to Velcro Companies. Space travel presented a wide range of engineering challenges and VELCRO® Brand fasteners provided a perfect solution against the perils of weightlessness. As a result, Velcro Companies worked closely with NASA during the space race to […]
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You’ll find VELCRO® Brand fasteners in all walks of life; around the home, in DIY stores, on clothing… In fact, it’s hard to imagine a world without them. But have you ever wondered how VELCRO® Brand fasteners actually work? Read on for a fascinating insight into one of the 20th century’s most famous inventions. How […]
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You’ll come across VELCRO® Brand fasteners in all walks of life… But do you know their real name, and what each side is called? Whether you like impressing your friends with obscure facts or you’re just curious, read on for everything you need to know about the humble hook and loop fastener – including which […]
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Looking for a no-sew way to attach hook and loop fasteners to fabric? It’s much easier than you think! Whether you’re using them as fasteners for clothing or a DIY costume, or even making your own cushion covers, put away your needle and thread and use VELCRO® Brand Stick On for Fabrics instead. If you’re short […]
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VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fasteners are used in all walks of life… From home DIY to medicine and space exploration. But do you know who invented hook and loop and what inspired its creation? Stick with us for the fascinating history of the hook and loop fastener – and find out how it’s all […]
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If your VELCRO® Brand fasteners are not sticky anymore, we’re here to help! Hook and loop fasteners work less effectively when they’re full of hair, dirt and other debris that naturally get stuck into them over time. So if you’re not ready to buy some new ones and want to find out how to restore them, here are […]
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VELCRO® Brand fasteners provide creative solutions to many of life’s daily problems… But after a while, they can be difficult to keep clean. Despite their usefulness, they can be magnets for hair, fluff and clothing lint and the more that gets embedded into the fastener, the more difficult they can be to close. Read on […]
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