VELCRO®

When choosing hook-and-loop tape, it is important to clearly establish your requirements and specifications in advance, including functional requirements, special features, dimensions, color, environmental factors, application, and budget. By considering these factors, you can select the right type of hook-and-loop tape that meets your specific needs and delivers optimal performance for your application.

Idétrading offers extensive support in selecting the right Velcro (hook-and-loop tape) for your specific applications. Here is a comprehensive list of requirements and considerations that can help in choosing the right type of Velcro:

• Functional Requirements: Strength and Adhesion, Tensile Strength, Peel Strength,
• Type of Attachment: Self-adhesive, Sewable,
• Durability: Weather Resistance, Wear Resistance
• Special Features: Flame Retardant, Antistatic, Chemically Resistant
• Dimensions, Shape, and Color: Width, length, thickness, color, and design
• Environmental Factors: Temperature, Humidity, UV Exposure
• Application: Regular use, temporary or permanent attachment,

Idétrading chooses Velcro due to its high quality, reliability, broad applicability, innovation, strong brand reputation, customization options, durability, and the technical support provided by Velcro. Velcro is a pioneer in hook-and-loop technology and continues to innovate. The brand is constantly developing new products and applications, which means Idétrading can offer its customers access to the latest and most advanced solutions on the market. All these benefits enable Idétrading to provide their customers with the best hook-and-loop solutions for various industrial applications.

Velcro is a brand name of a specific company that produces hook-and-loop products. The Velcro company was founded by Swiss engineer George de Mestral, who invented and patented the original hook-and-loop fastener. Hook-and-loop tape is a general term used to describe the type of fastener consisting of hooks and loops. It can be produced by various manufacturers and sold under different names.

Industrial hook-and-loop tape is used in a wide range of applications, including:

Aerospace: For securing panels and equipment in aircraft and spacecraft.

Manufacturing and assembly: For securing parts and tools.

Construction: For temporary or permanent attachment of materials.

Transportation and logistics: For securing cargo and organizing cables.

Medical equipment: For securing medical devices and tools.

For outdoor use, hook-and-loop tape must meet specific requirements to withstand the elements. Here are the key factors to keep in mind and some recommended types of hook-and-loop tape for outdoor use:

Weather resistance

• UV resistance: The hook-and-loop tape must withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight without degrading.
• Water resistance: It must withstand rain, moisture, and possible immersion in water.
• Temperature resistance: It must withstand extreme temperatures, both high and low.
• Durability: The hook-and-loop tape must be durable and resistant to repeated opening and closing without losing adhesion.
• Chemical resistance: If necessary, the hook-and-loop tape must be resistant to chemical exposures, such as fuels, oils, or cleaning agents.
• High tensile strength: For holding heavy or critical objects. High peel strength: For applications where a strong bond is necessary.

For outdoor use of hook-and-loop tape, there are various types (LINK to outdoor use?).

You can use any type of cleaning product that does not leave a thin film or greasy surface. We recommend using alcohol wipes for this. Contact us for more information.