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Stephen Ira

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Expertise:

Hook-and Loop Product Engineering
• Product Innovation
• Mechanical Engineering
Stephen Ira worked as an inventor for a small manufacturing company where he developed several patents that included Velcro® brand products which led to his founding of HookandLoop.com in 1989, distributing Velcro® brand fasteners across the country. Stephen’s company has grown into a business that specializes in manufacturing hook and loop products that are used in the final products in many industries around the world. Stephen is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a BS degree in mechanical engineering and specialized in machine design and solar engineering. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida where he enjoys an avid outdoor lifestyle and spending time with his two daughters.
10+ Years of Experiences
180+ Articles Written
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Stephen'S Picks

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How to Use VELCRO® Brand fasteners Rollers?

AI 5 min read

Updated On: Mar 12, 2025

Since its invention back in the 1940s, VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fasteners have proven remarkably versatile. From hanging art to closing spacesuits, hook and loop fasteners have found applications in all sorts of areas—including beauty. For example, VELCRO® Brand rollers are known for their ability to add bounce, volume and curl to straight hair. What’s more, they can work with or without heat. Here’s a look at how VELCRO® Brand fasteners work, and how to use VELCRO® Brand rollers.
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How to Remove Hair From VELCRO® Brand Fasteners?

AI 4 min read

Updated On: Mar 12, 2025

The ability of VELCRO® Brand hooks to cling to fabrics makes the product both handy and versatile. However, like so many other useful tools, VELCRO® Brand hooks can sometimes need maintenance. In this case, their propensity to hold on to hair, lint and dust can be problematic, unless you know how to remove hair from VELCRO® Brand hooks. And, it can be much easier to do when you understand how it works.
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How To Make VELCRO® Brand Hooks Stick Again?

AI 4 min read

Updated On: Mar 12, 2025

The hooks and loops we know as the VELCRO® Brand fastening system have a myriad of uses, ranging from hair curlers to spacesuits. Ironically though, the system’s mechanics make it vulnerable to failure. The hooks lose their ability to grip if they get clogged with hair, dust, or lint.
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Will VELCRO® Brand Fasteners Stick to Felt?

AI 4 min read

Updated On: Mar 12, 2025

We all know and love VELCRO® Brand hooks and loops for their versatility. The uses are almost limitless, as long as you pay attention to the way it works and what it likes to do. In this case, if you’re wondering will VELCRO® Brand hooks stick to felt, the answer is an absolute yes — as long as you’re using the right kind of felt, and the right kind of hooks.
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The Best Sports Towels for Athletes and Outdoor Enthusiasts

AI 4 min read

Updated On: May 22, 2025

Towels are generally a necessary and ubiquitous part of sports and The Great Outdoors. Sure, they may seem mundane, and most people don’t think a lot about the. But beyond absorbing perspiration, towels these days can contribute to better hygiene, comfort, and your overall performance. And as it turns out, not all towels are created equally, even wraps that use Velcro with adhesive and other fasteners.

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Popular Packaging Solutions for Shipping and Storage

AI 3 min read

Updated On: Jan 14, 2025

When it comes to shipping and storage, your options can seem both limitless and confusing. There are so many ways you can ship boxes, for instance, or customize packaging using polypropylene webbing tape.

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How to Organize Your Garage with Bike Storage Solutions

AI 4 min read

Updated On: Jan 16, 2025

You told yourself it would never happen to you, but it did: you have a cluttered garage. Actually, it’s kind of a mess. You barely have room for your vehicle. And forget about finding something in there when you need it — you no longer know where anything is. You wonder how you’ve accumulated so much … stuff.

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Exploring Custom Die Cutting Machines for Manufacturing

AI 4 min read

Updated On: May 1, 2025

If you’re a person who’s interested in industrial processes, or a business seeking custom die-cutting services to improve production, you have a lot to consider and maybe even learn. After all, you should know the basics of die cutting. And there are many different machine types to choose from, plus a cinch strap full of applications.

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Essential Sewing and Fabric Fastening Tools

AI 5 min read

Updated On: Apr 30, 2025

Whether you’re a professional focused on fabric-fastening solutions, or a member of the DIY sewing community, there are key tools you’re going to need. You know how it goes: you buy a sofa, now you need side tables. So, while you may have some of the fundamentals you need, you can’t up your game without a fuller complement of tools such as Velcro tape, elastic straps, and grommets. Here are the essential sewing and fabric tools you need for most any task.

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How to Choose the Best Industrial Strength Adhesives and Tapes

AI 4 min read

Updated On: May 25, 2025

Whether it’s Velcro cable wraps for cable management or 3M VHB tape to fasten construction materials, there’s an abundance of well-performing industrial strength adhesive solutions available for homeowners and industrial professionals alike.