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What can I use VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop for?

VELCRO® Brand Products

The different industries VELCRO® Brand products serve.

You may or may not know this, but there are lots of different types of VELCRO® Hook & Loop. Different VELCRO® Brand products are utilised to offer many solutions. The range of products can be used to aid the needs and demands of a range of industries, including – industrial, construction, transportation, apparel and footwear to name but a few. VELCRO ® Brand products are great for everyday consumers to help with common jobs around the house and workplace.

Construction

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VELCRO® Hook & Loop offers a greener solution for builders, architects, and manufacturers. Using VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop minimizes the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), it also contributes to less job waste, not to mention it is more time-efficient and a cost effective option. 

What can VELCRO® Hook & Loop be used for in Construction?

Flooring – Reduce and rectify human errors with a fastener, making it easy to install hard and soft flooring. VELCRO® Fasteners are used on a range of materials such as carpet, wood, ceramics, LVT and PVT. Products can be utilised for both short-term and long-term installations. 

Building Envelope – Ensure the foundations are right from the get-go. With VELCRO® Brand Fasteners you can install components like ceilings, insulation, decorative panels, and much more. VELCRO® Hook & Loop offers fast and simple mounting and dismounting. Depending on your needs such as strength, open/close cycles, environment etc there are different options available. When using VELCRO® Brand Fasteners alongside nailing, stapling, and screwing you can expect a longer-lasting performance. 

Cable Management – Do you find your cables are in a mess or need them to be more organised? With VELCRO® Hook & Loop cable ties you can have an easy, adjustable, and reusable option. VELCRO® Brand products can provide a nice aesthetic finish to cables utilising the colour matching hook and loop whilst tidying and arranging cables.  

Explore our range on Industrial VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop here.

Transportation

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Did you know that VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop is used extensively in vehicles? Like the ones you drive daily, leading car manufacturers incorporate the product when putting together things like seat trim covers, interior linings, cable management etc. 

What can VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop be used for in Transportation?

Car Seats – The majority of seat designs need a certain tie-down system. The solutions offered by hook & loop enable adjustable solutions and a lot of strength in a range of designs. VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop die-cut pieces are effortlessly altered to fit different seat designs. 

Vehicle Interior – VELCRO® Brand Fasteners reduce production time by simplifying the construction of automotive interior parts, including carpets, door panels, headliners, seatbelts, and instrument panels. Velcro Companies manufacture hook and loop fastener products in a range of shapes and sizes to meet specific needs. Quick and simple assembly solutions are available for car headliners, with adhesive and non-adhesive binding options. Fasteners can also be used for fixing trunk accessories including – safety triangles, first aid kits and more.

Apparel & Footwear

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You might not know this, but VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop is used for footwear apparel. Think about your children and their shoes – that’s hook & loop probably manufactured by Velcro Companies! Now, why would hook & loop be used you might ask, simple it meets the resistant requirements for weather, fire, and water, making it an ideal solution.

What can VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop be used for in Apparel and Footwear?

Outdoor Clothing – Due to extreme conditions, outdoor performance clothing depends on the dependability of VELCRO® Brand fasteners. The hook and loop solutions can be maximised across a range of products including jackets for hikers, skiers and more.

Workwear – Do you work on construction sites or in a warehouse or factory? Your workwear probably has a VELCRO® Fastener. Why? It holds together and can handle difficult weather having been designed around such circumstances. There is also the opportunity for fire retardant options when needed. 

Fashion – You would not automatically put fashion and VELCRO® Brand fasteners in the same sentence. But designers do! As a designer they require aesthetically pleasing solutions that perform, that is why they choose VELCRO® Brand Products and now so can you!

Bags and Other Accessories – Think about how often you use your backpack, handbag and other wearables. How many times do you fasten your bags? Quite a lot, so that is where you need durability and longevity – that’s why VELCRO® Brand fasteners are the ideal solution.

Look through our useful VELCRO® Brand portfolio, suitable for apparel and footwear.

Industrial

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If you want faster, and enhanced lifespan and functionality of your end product, you need VELCRO® Brand fasteners. Hook and loop is easy to use and minimise manufacturing times, material costs and labour. Whatever the strength you need a specific VELCRO® Brand product can be designed and manufactured to accommodate.

What can VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop be used for in Industrial applications?

Cable Management and Electronics – Cable management can be accommodated with both continuous tape and cable ties that provide solutions for a variety of industry professionals. Ease the installation process with soft cable ties and reusability are key factors in product longevity and environmental implications. 

Furnishing – As a Velcro Companies Premium Distributor we can accommodate your needs with VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop that can be used for furnishing. Velcro Companies supply and partner with leading furniture brands across the globe. Now you can use it too.

Textile & Haberdashery – What traditional fasteners are you using for haberdashery? Forget what you know – Velcro Companies woven and non-woven products are an intelligent alternative to what you’re used to. When you think of VELCRO® Brand – think of reliability and innovation and that’s why you need it.

Why not check out our industrial range.

Which VELCRO® Brand Fastener is the strongest and what can it be used for? 

VELCRO® Brand Sticky-Back Fasteners are ideal for light items, think of it this way if you’re constantly removing and adding these items – this is the VELCRO® Brand Product for you.

Need something more? Why not look at VELCRO® Brand Heavy Duty Tape – you get 50% more holding power than normal hook and loop fasteners. If you need to use it for glass, metal and the majority of plastics, this is for you. Forget about screws and nails – a cleaner and easier solution.

Is this not enough? Don’t worry that’s where you can use VELCRO® Brand Alfa-Lok fasteners. This is the strongest fastener, and this is where we move into long term attachments where you will not be opening and closing as often. Expect high strength and an awesome option instead of screws and nails.

Here are 5 ways to use VELCRO® Brand Heavy Duty Fasteners

  • Install a smoke alarm without nails/screws.
  • Stop slipping rugs.
  • Install push lights.
  • Make a wall-mounted utensil holder.
  • Mount bathroom accessories on the wall.

Now you’re a hook & loop expert! For more about VELCRO® Brand products and how you can use them, keep an eye on socials and visit our website regularly for more posts and shop the latest VELCRO® Brand Hook & Loop products!

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What is VELCRO® Brand Heavy Duty Tape?

Self Adhesive Cable Tape: 50mm Width

It is an industrial-strength tape that is ideal for DIY projects. It can be cut to the size that you require and is of the highest quality. Say goodbye to hooks and nails – this Heavy-Duty Tape is far more discreet!

What are the benefits of using VELCRO® Brand Heavy Duty Tape?

  • Appealing alternative – VELCRO® BrandHeavy Duty Tape is an excellent alternative to using screws, nails, and glue, as it is hook and loop technology, which means it is easily adjustable.
  • Strength – It has great strength and remains low maintenance, but perhaps one of its greatest advantages is the ease of use. Hook and loop are locked together with just a press of the fabric. 50% stronger than standard hook and loop tape, it is able to hold up to 1lbs per square inch up to 10lbs.
  • Durability – Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, these heavy-duty hook and loop fasteners are made with strong, water-resistant adhesive – perfect for even the most demanding of projects. It also has high adhesive temperature resistance, with medium tack adhesion.
  • Versatility – Not only do they have immense holding power, but they are also suitable for a wide range of smooth surfaces including wallboard, glass, metal, and most plastics to suit all of your domestic and work needs.

How do I use it?

Follow these simple steps:

  1. Clean and dry surface before application. You can use any cleaner that will not leave a film or oily surface. We recommend using alcohol prep pads.
  2. Peel tape from fastener and press firmly into place.
  3. Adhesive reaches maximum strength after 24 hours.

Typical Application: Solar panels, building façade, panels, display and stand construction, furniture and upholstery, transportation interior fixation.

Note: Not recommended for fabrics, dashboards, flexible vinyl, or underwater use. Continued exposure to full sunlight can damage fastener.

Self Adhesive Tape

What can it be used for?

Holding up to 7kg per 50mm x 100mm strip, it makes it the perfect alternative for securing items such as large pictures, mirrors, tools, and other items in and around the home.

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Get stuck into some creative ideas:

  • Use VELCRO® Brand Heavy Duty Tape for hanging pictures! This will allow for super easy frame placement on your wall. They come in various strengths and will hold the heaviest of frames. 
  • Hang tools on your garage wall to gain easy, efficient access to them without creating the hassle of boxing them up.
  • Hide external hard drives, power strips or cable routers under a desk to avoid having a spaghetti junction pile of cables.
  • Hang your phone, tablet or any smaller device from a wall, kitchen cabinet, or the back of a car seat headrest for convenience.
  • Organise your workspace by bundling items together like pens and pencils.

Here at Marent Hook and Loop, we have a wide range of VELCRO® Brand Tape in all different colours, strengths, and sizes, including other VELCRO® Brand products such as cable ties, coins, fasteners, and much more.

Want to know more? Get in contact with us today!

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Different types of VELCRO® Brand Products Pressure Sensitive (PS) Range

Pressure Sensitive (PS) Range

There are a wide variety of VELCRO® Brand products that can be utilised across a range of different industries.

Want to know more about the Pressure Sensitive (PS) range of hook and loop from Velcro Companies?

From the popular PS14 standard adhesive which is the most widely used product from the PS range, all the way to the PS30 Adhesive – we’ve got you covered. The product range has different adhesive bonding designed for specific needs or substrates with different performance abilities so always refer to our specialists for specific criteria matching.

PS14 (Standard Adhesive) is a rubber resin fitting for most general-purpose applications, will adhere to most exteriors excluding PVC and any plastics bearing plasticisers. PS14 is a low tack adhesive, ideal for use on metal, glass, wood, rigid plastics, and card.

  • Temperature operating range: -15°C to +90°C
  • Tack – Medium/Low
  • Peel average 17 N/cm
  • Special features – high cohesion under temperature.

PS15 (Flame Retardant Adhesive) this hook and loop tape has a flame retardant backing, this is a general-purpose rubber block polymer, used largely in the aviation and automotive industry, the glue has excellent tack and is also perfect for use on Polyethylene and Polypropylene however can also be used on the same surfaces as PS14. PS15 will not adhere well to PVC, Vinyl or anything containing plasticisers. It achieves 80% bond strength in about an hour; full strength in 30 hours, formulated for many substrates, especially uneven or rough surfaces.

  • Tack – Excellent
  • Temperature operating range -40°F to 120°F
  • Peel average 20 N/cm
  • Special features – fire retardant meets F.A.R 25.853 and MVSS302

PS18 (Acrylic) is a high tack water-based adhesive, it offers the best answer when sticking to PVC and plastics with plasticisers. PS18 also adheres well to Foamex so it is good to use in exhibitions; the resin also offers good heat resistance when compared to other adhesives. PS18 is not recommended for use on Polyethylene or Polypropylene.

  • Tack – High
  • Temperature operating range -20ºC to +120ºC
  • Peel average 22 N/cm
  • Special features – high-temperature resistance

PS30 Adhesive VELCRO® Brand Extra Thin Fastener is an adhesive-backed low profile High Technology Hook and Loop closure, allowing easy removal and replacement of indoor devices.

VELCRO® Brand Extruded High Technology Hook with Loop Closure, Low profile for indoor use. Adhesive designed for a wide number of substrates such as aluminium, stainless steel, glass, plywood, polyester, polyethene and polypropylene. The adhesive is not suitable for Vinyl-PVC. Low adhesive temperature resistance – High tack adhesion.

  • Tack – Excellent
  • Temperature operating range -15ºC to +60ºC
  • Peel average 20 N/cm
  • Special features – performs well onto polyolefins. 

PS51 Heavy Duty Self Adhesive is used when in need of extra strength. with VELCRO® Brand Heavy Duty tape, you do not need to look anywhere else. With its superior rubber adhesive, it enables use on most services such as metal, glass, wood, rigid plastic, and card. On top of that, because it is weather-resistant it can be used on rough surfaces and even outdoor applications!

Caution: it is not suitable for PVC, Vinyl or anything that involves plasticisers. You will need PS18 for that!

  • Tack – Medium
  • Temperature operating range -15 ºC to +90 ºC
  • Peel average 24 N/cm
  • Special features – High peel strength and performs well on uneven or rough surfaces.

That is it! You are now an expert on the different Pressure Sensitive (PS) range provided by VELCRO® Brand. Other adhesives are available. For any further questions on what type of adhesive to use, get in touch today!

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