Used for bundling wire and cable, these new hook-and-loop fasteners are said to be installed faster and with less effort and strain than existing plastic ties or string. The Model 100 mechanical ...

Hook and loop fasteners have come a long way in the past 70 years, going from textile oddity to an indispensable fastener in almost every industry.

Hook and loop fasteners made of spring steel -- similar to Velcro devices but much stronger -- have been developed by researchers in Germany. These fasteners are resistant to chemicals, and can ...

Hook and loop fasteners made of spring steel -- similar to Velcro devices but much stronger -- have been developed at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen. These fasteners are resistant to ...