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Hook & Loop Fasteners

Hook and loop fastener manufacturers for the clothing industry — the tape fastening sold under the Velcro brand and as generic hook and loop.

Hook and loop tape is the fastener that rips: a hook side of tiny stiff hooks engages a loop side of soft pile, holding firmly yet opening on demand. This directory lists hook and loop manufacturers supplying the clothing industry — sew-on and adhesive tapes, straps and die-cut shapes for garments, footwear and accessories.

VELCRO is a registered trademark of Velcro Companies; the generic product is properly called hook and loop (or touch) fastener. Factories search for both terms, and this directory covers manufacturers of both the brand and generic equivalents.

When searching, you can try your search for Velcro (which is a registered trade mark item) or "hook and loop tape" which is similar.

01 · The DirectoryDirectory Listings

Aplix

(United Kingdom): manufacturer of hook and loop fasteners. They have built a reputation for specialized innovation and service with over 40 years of experience. APLIX has been providing solutions for a varied customer base throughout this time. They have production sites both in Nantes, France and Charlotte in the USA employing over 750 people. These sites are backed up by 3 R&D centres in Nantes, Stuttgart and Charlotte.

Dunlap Industries

is an American owned manufacturer and distributor of high quality zippers, thread, hook and loop and other related trim items. Their goal is to provide customers with the best possible solution while providing unparalleled value. Customer satisfaction is what drives them everyday, meaning they will go above and beyond to meet the needs of their customers, including special requests.

MH

They are one of the biggest also leading manufacturer and supplier for various items of tailoring materials. They have been in this line many years with regular customers coming from near 70 countries, including of south and Normal America, West and North Africa, total Europe and Asia. Their main products are Polyester and Embroidery Thread, Laces, Zippers, Bias Binding Tape, Ribbon, Various Buttons and others.

T & T Buttons & Buckles

(Hong Kong): they are one of the garments accessories exporter and manufacturer in Hong Kong. They specialized in all kinds of garments accessories. Their products are all in excellent quality and have prompt delivery. Address: 302BC, 3/f, Phase 2, San Po Kong Fty Bldg, San Po Kong, Kowloon Hong Kong Phone: 852 2320 5843 Fax: 852 2321 3544 Email: info@ttbutton.com Contact: Mr Angus Lam

Xinxie Nylon Tape Fastener Factory of Guang Zhou

/ Pan Yu Span & Weave Industry Co., Ltd. are all Sino-foreign joint ventures, the total investment is near USD 2 million. The main products are: Nylon tape fastener ( common sewing type, stick on type, high cycle type, various punching type, etc. ), Nylon roller, Magic brush ( cloth ), Kitchen clean items, Bathroom items, Almighty protector and other products, the total number of our products is near one hundred. They have there applied novelty patents, five appearance design patents. The products turnout of last year is more than 30 million pair meters.

02 · BackgroundHook & Loop, Specified

The fastener is specified by width, hook and loop type (woven, molded, or unbroken loop for printing), closure strength, and cycle life — how many openings before peel strength fades. Garment uses range from shoe straps and cuff adjusters to children's clothing closures, medical braces and equipment attachments; widths and colors are stock items, with custom dyeing and cutting to order.

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QuestionsCommon Questions

Is Velcro a brand or a product name?

VELCRO is a registered brand name for hook and loop fasteners made by Velcro Companies. The generic term is hook and loop fastener; other manufacturers sell equivalent products under their own names.

Why does hook and loop lose grip over time?

Hooks bend or break and loops fray and fill with lint, reducing engagement. Quality tape is rated for thousands of cycles; cleaning lint from the loop side restores much of the grip.

Can hook and loop be sewn and washed?

Sew-on tape is the garment standard and launders well within its fiber limits; adhesive-backed versions suit non-wash applications and prototyping.

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