The “Hook and loop fasteners” also does sound awful to me. the person who came up with that name severely lacking in the naming department, or it was made up by velcro itself, ...

Alongside every new uniform is a series of patches, and with modern uniforms, they're almost all attached via "military grade" hook and loop fasteners (what civilians call "Velcro").

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 ...

Metaklett is hook-and-loop ("Velcro") made from steel and can support up to 35 metric tons and withstand temperatures to 800 degrees Celsius.

Clearly the hook and loop fastener has seen success in past collections, and should be utilized in more ready-to-wear fashion in the future. 6. Image via Opening Ceremony. 7.

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 ...