Hook and Loop Converting Archives

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Sewing Options

We use industrial sewing machines to manufacture heavy duty straps for all sorts of applications. With over 40 years of experience among our seamstresses, there are tons of stitches our staff is capable of. We straight stitch, box stitch, zig zag stitch and more on straps as small as a few inches to straps that are over 20 feet long.

Stephen Ira • April 9, 2019

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Our Free Cut To Length Option

At HookandLoop.com, DuraGrip Brand and VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fasteners are sold on 25 yard rolls for just about all of the products we offer. But we know that you aren't using this material like that. You are probably cutting it to size and using it in one or several different ways. That's why we offer our cut to length service for free.

Stephen Ira • August 30, 2018

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Our HookandLoop.com Calculator

Our HookandLoop.com calculator makes it easy to determine how many yards, feet or inches you need as well as giving you a yield for cut pieces. And it's all right there on the order page! Sometimes when ordering, you know you need a certain number of feet, but it may be tricky to figure out how many yards or rolls that equates to. That's where the calculator makes things easy.

Stephen Ira • August 22, 2018

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Can you Cut to the Same Length Pieces?

Hook and loop is sold separately on 25 yard rolls, but we realize that no one uses it that way. Some people use smaller pieces, some use longer pieces, some use one side only, and some use the same sizes for both sides. This is why we offer our cut to length service for free. Yep, free. F-R-E-E.

Stephen Ira • October 13, 2017

Stacked rolls of colorful hook and loop fastener material.

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Fire Retardant Hook and Loop

Fire retardant hook and loop, also known as flame resistant or fireproof adhesive, has a protective coating that slows the burn process so that it meets certain specifications. The testing method our material is subjected to is FAA 25.853.(b).

Stephen Ira • July 1, 2017

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Quick Sample Straps

With so many strap styles and options available, we get a ton of requests for sample straps so customers can be confident in their purchase. One way we do this is with our quick sample straps option. A quick sample is a sampling of 4 custom straps made to order for $20.00. The $20.00 charge includes shipping.

Stephen Ira • March 21, 2017

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Hook and Loop in the World of Textiles

Everyone knows the brand VELCRO® but not many people can tell you what it is. VELCRO® is a brand of hook and loop fasteners manufactured by the Velcro companies. Hook and loop is a textile. So what is a textile? A textile is a material made of interlacing fibers. It's a broad term that includes fabrics and cloths and any variety of natural or artificial fibers such as cotton, silk, nylon and polyester. Now that we know what a textile is, how does a textile get made?

Stephen Ira • June 22, 2016

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NASCAR and Hook and Loop: How Hook and Loop Fasteners Keep Pace With the Fastest Drivers

NASCAR and hook and loop fasteners have a deep relationship. Many longtime fans are aware of the way driver Davey Allison famously used hook and loop to bind his broken arm to the steering wheel and keep driving after a 1992 wreck. These products are also used for more than just emergencies. NASCAR, Formula One and other organizations routinely rely on hook and loop fasteners.

Stephen Ira • December 1, 2014

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Hook and Loop Aiding the Development of Robotics Interfaces

The essential principles behind hook and loop fasteners may be straightforward, but these minimalist devices nonetheless play valuable roles alongside advanced modern technology. According to reports from Ars Technica and other sources, a professor and his research group at the University of Pennsylvania used hook and loop straps to enhance a basic quadcopter system with advanced computing capabilities.

Stephen Ira • November 20, 2014

3 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Understanding the Logo Imprinting Process

Imprinted logos help firms make their products distinct from those produced by other companies. They can even be used for subtle brand marketing. So how do these images get from the computer onto hook and loop products?

Stephen Ira • September 2, 2014