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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.

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What is velcro for?

Velcro is used instead of zips ect. It has hooks so that they can cling on.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of Velcros?

velcro goes back to its normar size. velcro is hooks can break if there is too much wight.


Which side of Velcro looks like the hooks?

It is called the "loop" side.


Which side of the velcro hooks?

The word 'velcro' comes form the two French words "velours" or 'velvet' and "crochet", or 'hook'. Thus the side that hooks is the one that is rough rather than velvet to the touch.


What is the chemical structure of velcro?

Velcro is not a chemical structure, it is a physical structure of semirigid hooks and fiber loops. The hooks and loops are typically made of nylon for strength, but could be made of other polymers.


What is velcro made of?

Velcro is made of two components: a strip of fabric with tiny hooks and another strip with tiny loops. When pressed together, the hooks catch on the loops, creating a fastening mechanism that is easy to open and close.


How has Velcro changed over the years?

The first Velcro was made of cotton and did not work very well. Over the years, it developed into Teflon hooks, which are a lot more functional for Velcro's purpose.


How Velcro changed over the years?

The first Velcro was made of cotton and did not work very well. Over the years, it developed into Teflon hooks, which are a lot more functional for Velcro's purpose.


Why does velcro stick together?

Velcro sticks together by one side having small "loops" and the other side having small hooks.


Would velcro work with no friction?

No, velcro needs friction to function properly. The hooks and loops on velcro fasteners grip each other when pressed together, and this requires friction to create the necessary force for them to engage and hold together. Without friction, the hooks and loops would not interlock securely.


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 is the chemical name for velcro?

Velcro is a composite material, not a compound.