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Stephen Ira

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Expertise:

Hook-and Loop Product Engineering
• Product Innovation
• Mechanical Engineering
Stephen Ira worked as an inventor for a small manufacturing company where he developed several patents that included Velcro® brand products which led to his founding of HookandLoop.com in 1989, distributing Velcro® brand fasteners across the country. Stephen’s company has grown into a business that specializes in manufacturing hook and loop products that are used in the final products in many industries around the world. Stephen is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a BS degree in mechanical engineering and specialized in machine design and solar engineering. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida where he enjoys an avid outdoor lifestyle and spending time with his two daughters.
10+ Years of Experiences
180+ Articles Written
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Stephen'S Picks

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas Just in Time for Christmas

AI 3 min read

Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

With Christmas right around the corner, many parents may be struggling to come up with good ideas for the Elf on the Shelf. If you aren’t familiar with Elf on the Shelf, it all started with a book of the same name that told the story of elves visiting children for Santa Claus between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve to see which children were being naughty and which were being nice. The idea is that the elf is there to make sure the children of the household are behaving, and each day the children search to find where the elf is hiding.

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Innovative VELCRO® Brand Products & Alternatives Offer Unique Solutions

AI 4 min read

Updated On: Apr 22, 2025

Today, innovative materials offer solutions for people seeking secure, durable ways to temporarily affix one surface to another. HookandLoop.com supplies a wide selection of DuraGrip and Velcro® brand fasteners and customers use our products to solve a variety of tasks requiring dependable, flexible fasteners.

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by: Stephen Ira
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Velcro® Brand Fasteners: The Fishermen's Secret Weapon

AI 2 min read

Updated On: Feb 9, 2025

There is no question there are ways to make the world's most stress-free pastime even more stress-free. Velcro® brand hook and loop is the solution. Hook and loop works whether wet or dry, and has many uses.

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by: Stephen Ira
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Hit the Road in Style with VELCRO® Brand Fasteners

AI 2 min read

Updated On: May 25, 2025

VELCRO® brand hook and loop makes life on the road easier. If you travel in a camper or an RV, you'll want to take along some strong, cost-effective VELCRO® brand fasteners. Just consider a few of the useful tasks these products accomplish during a road trip:
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Hook and Loop for the Patio Life

AI 2 min read

Updated On: Feb 9, 2025

These tough, resilient DuraGrip and Velcro® brand hook and loop fasteners help keep your backyard, patio, deck or balcony stylish and attractive all year long. We'll assist you in organizing these lovely spots for maximum outdoor enjoyment.
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Staying in the Loop: Sandboarding in Peru and Sleeping in Space

AI 2 min read

Updated On: Sep 30, 2025

Hook and loop is used in so many applications, it’s difficult to know where to start. After all, it’s not just shoes and wallets that use these practical fasteners. We’re highlighting some interesting applications that we come across, including new business ventures, technology, and DIY stuff, among others.
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Hook and Loop in the Warehouse - Efficiency and Organization in Industrial Environments

AI 2 min read

Updated On: Feb 9, 2025

Efficiency in a warehouse setting is comprised of three main factors: the productivity of your workers, organization and safety so nothing interrupts the workflow. They can all be helped along with the use of hook and loop fasteners.

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by: Stephen Ira
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Staying in the Loop: Fallout 4's Pip-Boy and an Epic Stormtrooper Costume

AI 2 min read

Updated On: Sep 30, 2025

Hook and loop is used in so many applications, it’s difficult to know where to start. After all, it’s not just shoes and wallets that use these practical fasteners. We’re highlighting some interesting applications that we come across, including new business ventures, technology, and DIY stuff, among others.
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Keep Your Car Organized & Clean With VELCRO® Brand Fasteners

AI 3 min read

Updated On: May 25, 2025

Did you know that hook and loop can help you stop things from sliding around in the back of your car? Our tough, long lasting DuraGrip and VELCRO® brand fasteners allow for better organization during daily commutes to work, school or to and from the store. Don't let a sharp turn send your groceries tumbling all over the trunk or the back seat. Our affordable fasteners will save aggravation and keep you safer on the road, too!

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by: Stephen Ira
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Let Hook and Loop Help You Stay Organized

AI 3 min read

Updated On: Jun 1, 2026

If you need help organizing your home, office, or any other area you spend a majority of your time in, hook and loop fasteners can help declutter your space. Whether you need to bundle cables out of the way, hold curtains up in an RV, or organize your automotive shop, we have you covered with a solution you may not have thought of.

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Can Hook and Loop Products offer Health Benefits?

AI 2 min read

Updated On: Apr 5, 2024

Modern medicine offers a large array of products designed to reduce or eliminate joint stress and pain, making our lives easier. Let's see how hook and loop products are used to treat various medical problems.

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