Hook and Loop Uses Archives

2 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

No Sew Party Costume Ideas

Hook and loop comes in handy for last minute no-sew costumes! Whether you're looking to fix your costume up, make adjustments to it, or make your entire costume out of it, hook and loop can help! You can get adhesive backed hook and loop to modify a costume or accessorize, or you can use iron on hook and loop to actually attach the hook and loop to your costume as a fastener. Beyond that, you can make costumes out of hook and loop itself.

Stephen Ira • January 2, 2020

2 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Hook And Loop Use On Gymnastics Mats

Hook and loop has its use in many sports from braces to padding and everywhere in between. In gymnastics, one of the most common uses for hook and loop is using it to lay out mats for tumbling or fastening rolls of padding.

Stephen Ira • November 7, 2019

3 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Top Life Hacks with Hook and Loop

Everyone is familiar with the many common ways hook and loop can come in handy, from grouping and securing wires to keeping seat cushions and rugs from slipping around. What some may not realize is that it possesses some extraordinary organizational qualities. Tidy up the contents of your drawers using hook and loop to bundle common items, or secure your tools in the garage with the power of Industrial Strength fasteners, keeping everything within easy reach.

Stephen Ira • May 25, 2016

5 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

24 of the Craziest Inventions Made with Hook and Loop

Hook and loop in products isn't a new concept and have been used ever since the fastener hit the mainstream in the 1980's. Most of you could name a handful of products these convenient fasteners have been used on but here are 24 interesting hook and loop uses and inventions you probably didn't know about:

Stephen Ira • May 11, 2016

3 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Pet Products That Utilize Hook and Loop

The amazing utility and convenience of VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fasteners is known far and wide among humans. Countless products that we use everyday rely on the versatility and usability of this unique fastener. What most people don't realize however is how valuable hook and loop is among pet products as well. Check out this list of products for pets that utilize hook and loop fasteners for more details!

Stephen Ira • April 20, 2016

5 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

How to Hang Your Mistletoe with Hook and Loop

New Year’s Eve is almost here and you’ve got to figure out how to hang mistletoe from the ceiling. If you’re having trouble finding a good way to get it to stay where it’s supposed to, here are some suggestions on how to hang yours up with some hook and loop so you can be sure to steal a kiss from your crush this New Years.

Stephen Ira • December 30, 2015

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Velcro® Brand Fasteners: The Fishermen's Secret Weapon

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.

Stephen Ira • December 3, 2015

3 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Keep Your Car Organized & Clean With VELCRO® Brand Fasteners

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!

Stephen Ira • November 5, 2015

Empty rear cargo trunk area of an SUV or car with black carpeting and vertical floor tracks.

3 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Let Hook and Loop Help You Stay Organized

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.

Stephen Ira • October 20, 2015

2 min read • Updated On: Jun 23, 2026

Off to College? Velcro® Brand Fasteners Can Help

Heading off to college means you are about to face some significant changes in your life. As you adjust to life away from home and the pressures of classes, homework and meeting new friends, it's important to feel comfortable in your dorm. Velcro® brand hook and loop can help you do that with a few dorm room hacks.

Stephen Ira • September 15, 2015