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Velcro is a brand name for a type of fastening system invented by Swiss engineer George de Mestral in the 1940s. He was inspired by the way burrs stuck to his dog's fur during a walk in the woods. The name "Velcro" combines the French words "velours" (velvet) and "crochet" (hook). The product consists of two strips: one with tiny hooks and the other with loops, which adhere when pressed together.
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How did the person that made velcro come up with the idea?
The idea of Velcro came from a frogs sticky padded feet.
Does Velcro grow in fields?
No. Velcro is man made
What two words make up Velcro?
velcro
What does velcro stand for?
The word velcro is a portmanteau of the words "velours" and "crochet".
Are the hooks on velcro smooth?
The loop side of Velcro is smooth and soft. The hook side of Velcro is rough and scratchy. The hooks catch on the loops to stick them together.
How did the person that made velcro come up with the idea?
The idea of Velcro came from a frogs sticky padded feet.
How come Velcro isn't an official scrabble word?
Velcro is a proper noun - it is a brand name, not a generic name.
What country did velcro come from?
Switzerland - it was invented by George de Mestral
Is grosgrain a velcro?
Velcro is not grosgrain. Velcro is a form of fastener, grosgrain isn't
Where does the word velcro come from?
The word "Velcro" is a combination of the French words "velours" and "crochet," which mean "velvet" and "hook" respectively. It was coined by its Swiss inventor George de Mestral in the 1940s.
What two words did velcro come from?
"Velvet" and "crochet." "Velcro" is a combination of these two words, reflecting its two components: tiny hooks and loops that adhere when pressed together.
What is the French word for Velcro?
Velcro is a trademark, so like in most languages, you say "Velcro" in French.
In what year was velcro invented?
velcro was invented in 1955
Does Velcro grow in fields?
No. Velcro is man made
What properties does velcro have?
The properties of velcro are Todd Lichfield
What two words make up Velcro?
velcro
What company makes Velcro?
Velcro is made by the 3M company.
