
Stephen Ira
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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.
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Hook and Loop in Footwear and Clothing
Updated On: Apr 4, 2014Posted By: Stephen IraSome of the most popular uses for DuraGripTM brand and Velcro® brand hook-and-loop fasteners exist in footwear, clothing and personal accessories. The already numerous applications for this material continue to expand as manufacturers and consumers imagine new possibilities for the versatile material.Categories: Industry Uses For Hook and Loop -
Hook and Loop for Construction, Industrial and Commercial Uses
Updated On: Mar 18, 2014Posted By: Stephen IraConstruction, industrial, electrical, and manufacturing fields all use hook and loop. These products provide storage, organization, and safety solutions for products, employees, and equipment. -
Hook and Loop in the Military
Updated On: Mar 11, 2014Posted By: Stephen IraThe adaptability and variety of hook and loop is perhaps most evident in its presence in the military industry. A fairly simple concept, hook and loop fasteners consist of two pieces. The hook, meaning the rough side, and the loop, or softer side, which is often referred to as "pile" by the military. When the two sides are joined together, the hooks attach to the loops, forming a strong bond that is used to fasten apparel, organize supplies and bundle military equipment and tools. Its adaptability makes this fastener incredibly useful. This rifle stock cheek rest is adjustable with hook and loop.Categories: Hook and Loop Uses and Industry Uses For Hook and Loop -
Packaging and Handling with Hook and Loop
Updated On: Mar 4, 2014Posted By: Stephen IraWe make packaging and handling easier through the use of hook and loop. DuraGrip® Brand or VELCRO® Brand fasteners come in such a wide variety of styles, sizes, and strengths that there is practically no task they can’t accomplish.Categories: Hook and Loop Uses and Industry Uses For Hook and Loop -
Hook-and-Loop Fasteners in Sports
Updated On: Feb 25, 2014Posted By: Stephen IraHook-and-loop closures have become an integral part of sports. Whether they ensure the proper fit of protective gear or improve the effectiveness of training equipment, these fasteners make many sports safer. Athletes, trainers, coaches and players use hook and loop. Physical education teachers use them in schools. The ability to adjust tightness and length makes them useful in a variety of sports.Categories: Hook and Loop Uses and Industry Uses For Hook and Loop -
How to Make a Hook and Loop Strap (Part 2)
Updated On: Feb 5, 2014Posted By: Stephen IraPreviously, we covered the four main variations of hook and loop straps and the first three steps of how we cut the material to length. In the following hook and loop strap making steps, we'll go over the four types of strap tips, their advantages, and how we bond these materials together. We'll also examine the Logo Imprinting process, the options available for cinch strap rings, and when to use a grommet for your custom strap. -
How to Make a Hook and Loop Strap
Updated On: Jan 31, 2014Posted By: Stephen IraAt HookandLoop.com, we focus on providing our customers with the best products available, and part of that commitment includes our conversion services. We provide customization to all our hook and loop products, but nothing comes close to the range of possibilities we have with our custom straps. With 4 different strap styles, 4 different tip types, and 25 different color options, the possibilities are endless. So let's take a look at the process we use to make your custom straps. And if you haven't used our services, here's what you need to know.Categories: Hook and Loop Information -
The History of the Velcro Patent
Updated On: Jan 10, 2014Posted By: Stephen IraThe Velcro Company developed hook and loop fasteners over 60 years ago, and it represents one of the most innovative inventions of the 20th century. The history of the VELCRO ® Brand and its invention is a fascinating story that has made a wide range of products and services possible. -
Hook-and-Loop Fasteners in Transportation
Updated On: Dec 25, 2013Posted By: Stephen IraHook-and-loop applications have advanced and changed over the years, whether through new designs, or new applications by branching out into the diverse areas of the aeronautical, marine, and automotive industries.
Hook-and-loop fasteners are used in the automotive industry in everything from fitting seat trim covers, armrests and head rests, to securing headliners and floor coverings. VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® is used to keep loose wires and cables bundled safely together. The hook-and-loop fastening system is also a handy helper when it comes to aftermarket repairs, parts, and accessories. Sagging headliners, truck bed covers, or peeling door panels can quickly be repaired or secured with acrylic adhesive backed hook and loop.
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Electrically Conductive Hook and Loop
Updated On: Dec 18, 2013Posted By: Stephen IraHook and loop has been around for decades, but that doesn't mean its various applications and designs aren't always expanding. Today, there are even hook and loop fasteners that will conduct electricity. This is managed by spray coating the hook and loop with liquid silver. Silver is used because it has the highest electrical conductivity and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal.