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The two sides of velcro are the hook and the loop, also sometimes called the male and female sides of velcro.
The hook is the scratchy, male side.
The loop is the soft, female side.
I'm not an expert in french, but I believe the word vel-cro comes from the words for loop and hook, in french.
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What is hook and loop on a hat?
The hook and loop on a hat is the velcro at the back, where it does up, the loop is the soft furry side of the velcro and the hook is the hard,scratchy side!
What is the job of a nylon hook in velcro?
Velcro is a basic hook and loop, the hook catches the loop when your put them together, and hence, can hold a lot of strain when there area lot of pairs.
Why can other companies now make loop and hook fasteners like velcro?
Because it has already been invented by George de Mestral, but there not aloud to make velcro just things like velcro which are like the 'loop and hook':)
What is a hook and loop style boxing glove?
Hook and Loop refers to velcro closures. Good brand names are Adidas and Everlast.
Kinds of velcro?
Just the one because Velcro is a Brand name , hook and loop fasteners are the actual product that Velcro did not patent
What is the loop side of velcro?
The loop side of Velcro is the softer side with small hooks that interlock with the firmer hook side to create a secure closure.
What are the two kinds of velcro?
There is only one type of Velcro but it consist of two parts: The hook part and the loop part. Velcro got its name from the French velour (velvet like ) and crochet (hook).
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.
What is Velcro?
Velcro is the Velcro Industries product name for hook and loop fastener, typically manufactured as tape, either adhesive backed or non-adhesive backed.
Where can one find some velcro cable ties?
You can find some velcro cable ties from the following sources: Amazon, MPD Hook and Loop, Newegg, The Gear Page, Amazon, eBay, Hook and Loop Direct, Fasten Nation, Cable Organiser.
Does velcro stick if wet?
Velcro may lose its sticking ability when wet because water can weaken the adhesive backing on the hook and loop fasteners. It is recommended to avoid getting Velcro wet to maintain its effectiveness.
What is industrial Velcro used for?
Velcro is the first commercially marketed fabric hook-and-loop fastener. It was invented in 1948 by a Swiss engineer named George de Mestral. Velcro is used for many different things, such as shoes, chessboards, etc.
