A trademark used for a fastening tape consisting of a strip of nylon with a surface of minute hooks that fasten to a corresponding strip with a surface of uncut pile. This trademark sometimes occurs in print in lowercase.
Velcro is not grosgrain. Velcro is a form of fastener, grosgrain isn't
Yes, the hook and loop structure of a velcro fastener is a solid structure.
Velcro is a trademark, so like in most languages, you say "Velcro" in French.
Velcro and buttons
Velcro is the Velcro Industries product name for hook and loop fastener, typically manufactured as tape, either adhesive backed or non-adhesive backed.
A velcro strap is a creative, flexible, and easily manipulated fastener. It can be used in many different situation where you would need an easily adjustable fastener and don't require very high strain resistance. It is commonly used on shoes, carrying cases, and pants.
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.
Velcro, being a name is not subject to copyright protection. It is however a registered trademark (0661700) since at least May 13, 1958. According to TESS (the Trademark Electronic Search System) located on the US patent & trademark website (http://uspto.gov) the last listed owner is... VELCRO INDUSTRIES B.V. LTD LIAB CO ASSIGNEE OF NETHERLANDS CASTORWEG 22-24 CURACAO NETHERLANDS
A fastener in clothing is a device used to secure garments together, such as buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, or Velcro. Fasteners are essential for keeping clothing items in place and ensuring they fit properly.
George de Mestral was an electrical engineer from Switzerland. He is credited with the invention of the hook and loop fastener, better known as Velcro.
The inspiration for Velcro came about when Swiss engineer George deMestral took a closer look at burs that stick so well to things, like dog fur and your pair of socks. He recreated what he discovered into a new type of fastener.
Temporary fastener: a device designed for the inperminent attachment of widget A to Widget B (i.e. one "thing" to another "thing"). Examples: "zip-tie", velcro, wire, etc.