Hook and loop fasteners mainly made up of two fabric layers. Out of which, the first layer is fully covered with small hooks. Likewise, the second layer is consists of tiny loops. However, the resins over the hook and loop fastener offer a secure connection which can be easily removable. On the other hand, the hook and loop fasteners are find its applications in several products such as aircraft, industrial, as well as automotive applications. It can be also used in consumer products, supplies, and clothing material.

Following are some types of hook & Loop Fasteners:

Hook and loop fasteners are basically called as Velcro. It is a registered brand of Velcro industries. Some examples of hook & loop fasteners comprise:

• Standard Velcro hook & loop fasteners

This type of hook & loop fasteners mainly consists of tinny plastic hooks as well as smaller plastic loops.

• Velcro sew-on hook & loop fasteners

This type of se-on fasteners is specially designed to be sewed into clothing material as well as supplies. However, a Velcro loop fastener consists of brushed polyamide which also contains tiny hairs.

• Hook & Loop Fasteners Tapes

Hook & loop fastener tape is consists of adhesive which can fix quickly to nonporous surfaces like walls and cabinets.

Specifications of hook & loop fasteners:

Hook & Loop fasteners vary in different types such as:

• Strength

The Velcro hook & loop fasteners strength is totally depends on the surface which is nearer to the hook.

• Operating Temperature

The standard hook & loop fastener can resist operating temperature up to 100º C.

• Width

Hook & loop fastener tapes can be available in different width as well as shapes such as /8 inch. However, a Velcro hook and loop fastener has a tape width of around 20-50 mm and approximately 25 m of roll length.

Growing demand for hook and look fastener for cable tied as well as cinch straps for securing and bundling of cables and wires is anticipated to boost the global market for hook and loop fastener into coming years. In addition to this, in medical sector, hook and loop products are highly used for performing number of operations such as securing large devices and equipment’s and holding patient charts, it is expected to grow the demand for hook and loop fasteners products across the medical sector into coming future.

In addition, in sporting or hiking equipment, hook and loop fasteners products are used to hold several type of gear for various sports activity, indoor or outdoor. This is also anticipated to fuel the growth of global hook and loop market. Furthermore, the hook and loop products are also used to secure footwear and clothing. This is likely to boost the footwear and apparel market growth. In addition to this, the hook and loop products are useful in the automotive sector to attach arm rests and to connect trim to head liners, seats, and head rests, it is also used to install floor coverings. This is projected to raise the demand for hook and loop fasteners products in the automotive sector.