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2 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Mil-Spec Hook and Loop Fasteners

Mil-Spec hook and loop fasteners, sometimes referred to as hook and pile, means hook and loop products that are made to a particular military specification. The general callout for mil-spec hook and pile material is AA55126, but within that callout are different types and classes. Types and classes specify which kind of hook product and which kind of loop product is needed.

Stephen Ira February 13, 2018

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2 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Do Stretchy Hook and Loop Products Exist?

There are tons of hook and loop variations available in different styles like low-profile or heavy duty. There are several different colors that we offer from military colors to neon colors and everything in between. There are different widths available from as narrow as 3/8" to 54" wide, depending on the product, but are there stretchy hook and loop options?

Stephen Ira October 27, 2017

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2 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Best Ways to Hang Up Wide Loop

Wide loop products, like this VELCRO® Brand wide loop, are fantastic for display panels, pedal boards, shadow boxes, and tons of other useful applications. But what do you do with it once you receive it? Well just as there are several options of wide loop, there are several ways of hanging fabrics like your wide loop.

Stephen Ira August 3, 2017

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2 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Low Profile Hook and Loop Products

Low profile hook and loop is something we get requests for fairly often. The Velcro Companies sell a consumer product known as Industrial Strength hook and loop that uses the standard Loop 100 fastener with a low-profile molded HTH hook. While we don’t offer that exact hook style, we do carry some comparable hook fasteners.

Stephen Ira May 31, 2017

Yellow and black hook and loop fastener strap peeling apart.
3 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Hook and Loop Color Options

Color options are always a popular topic here amongst our customers. Black is far and away the most popular color, but we offer 25 different color options among all of our products for a variety of needs and applications and it’s time we review those color options for you.

Stephen Ira May 25, 2017

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3 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Wide Loop Products

Wide loop products are the soft fuzzy side of hook and loop fasteners that are woven in large sheets. Wide loop is most often used in tradeshows on display panels and on pedal boards and shadow boxes and a variety of other similar applications. We carry a variety of styles and widths in multiple brands.

Stephen Ira March 8, 2017

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3 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Wide Hook Options

We often get phone calls and emails from customers asking if we offer any wide hook options to go along with the wide loop products we sell. The fact of the matter is that sheets of wide hook just aren’t manufactured because there isn’t the demand to justify the cost of manufacturing such a product. However, there are some options that can solve most needs for a wide hook fastener.

Stephen Ira February 23, 2017

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4 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Innovative VELCRO® Brand Products & Alternatives Offer Unique Solutions

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.

Stephen Ira December 10, 2015

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12 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Polypropylene vs. Nylon Webbing: Exploring Material Differences

When you need webbing for home, work or school use, it is important to know the best varieties for different purposes. Webbing is a durable woven fabric available in an assortment of widths and thicknesses for use on:

• Camping gear – straps and handles on tents and sleeping bags
• School supplies – shoulder straps on backpacks
• Military gear – waterproof belts and straps
• Furniture – outdoor items such as chairs and chaises
• Vehicle safety – seat belts and shoulder harnesses
• Pet supplies – leashes and collars
• Clothing – embellishments or functions

Stephen Ira August 11, 2015

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4 min read Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Make It Stick: Adhesive Backed Hook And Loop Tips

Every once in a while, we will have a customer call us because the adhesive has peeled from its bond and they are having trouble keeping it in place. While all pressure-sensitive adhesives will eventually wear out over time, we thought we could provide you with some helpful tips to make sure you are using the right adhesive and that it lasts as long as possible by being correctly applied.

Stephen Ira June 20, 2015

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