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 ...

Subscriptor++ Jul 27, 2018 #7 Yeah, the big 5x5 squares I affixed to the back of my area rugs were nylon based hook and loop, although I only used the hook side as my carpet was essentially the loop ...

Engineer George de Mestral was walking his dogs in the meadows of the Swiss Alps. When they returned home, he noticed that burr seed pods were stuck on his dogs’ fur! He even found some stuck to his ...