Sew-On, Stick-On, or Iron-On: Which Hook and Loop Should I Use?

Author: Stephen Ira

Jun 10, 2015 1 min read

When it comes to hook and loop fasteners, there are a wide range of styles from which to choose. It can be overwhelming for someone who isn’t used to all the product terms. Here is a quick summary of the most popular hook and loop styles and when to use them.

By Dvortygirl (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons Selvage is the small finished edge of the fastener or other fabric.[/caption]Sew-On Hook and Loop

Sew-on simply refers to hook and loop fasteners for fabric without adhesive. Generally, sew-on hook and eye and VELCRO® Brand tape for fabric also have selvage. Selvage is the small finished edge of the fastener where there is no hook or loop. The selvage provides a neat area for the needle to pass through when sewing. Obviously, this material and fasteners for fabric are best used for sewing onto clothing, bags and other materials like canvas. It is also used to manufacture hook and loop straps. These straps

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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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Creative expression in art takes limitless forms, and the use of VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fasteners can expand artistic applications in unique and innovative ways.

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