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aglets were invented to keep the end of your shoelace from fraying
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What are those little plastic things at the end of shoelaces called and who invented them?
They're called aglets. Evidence of their use goes all the way back to Ancient Roman times, so we can't really say for sure who invented them, or even when it was invented.
What are those metal pieces that loop on shoe laces at the toe loop?
They're called aglets.
What is the past participle of invented?
Invented is the past participle of the verb invent. verb /past /past participle = invent /invented /invented
What were the names of the people who invented the internet?
Mr. Kamal Ahmad invented the internet Mr. Irfan Alam invented the invented
When was the rubber band invented and who invented it?
Was invented in 1916 by Femely H. Banbury
How many aglets are manufactured each year?
Aglets seem pointless but they do have a point which is to stop the laces fraying. Aglets were made back in Roman times so you can't really say who invented them. But back in Roman times they weren't made from plastic. Aglets were made from glass,metal,stone or whatever else could be shaped as necessary. Aglets used to be used in place buttons at the end of ribbons, to help fasten clothes closed. It used to be spelled aiglet. Rich people would have aglets made of precious metals like brass or silver.
How many shoelace aglets are manufactured each year?
There are literally millions of shoelace aglets that are manufactured every year. This is because most shoes will have at least 6 aglets per shoe.
How many shoes have aglets?
16000
What do you call the tips of shoestrings?
aglets.
What are those little plastic things at the end of shoelaces called and who invented them?
They're called aglets. Evidence of their use goes all the way back to Ancient Roman times, so we can't really say for sure who invented them, or even when it was invented.
History of aglet?
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Aglets
What are the tip of the shoe laces called?
These are called aglets.
What are aglets made out of?
It is made of thin plastic or steel.
Who made aglets?
Eddie Aglet made the aglet
What are the plastic ends of shoe laces called?
They are aglets.
What are the plastic tips on shoe laces called?
The plastic/metal tip that is on the end of shoelaces is called an Aglet.
What are the plastic clovered tips of shoe laces called?
Aglets.
