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2 min read • Updated On: Nov 20, 2023

COVID-19 Face Shields

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken the world by storm, HookandLoop.com has been uniquely positioned to supply companies with large quantities of hook and loop material with incredible efficiency. Through our efforts, and the efforts of our customers and suppliers, we've been able to supply wholesale straps for the manufacture of hundreds of thousands of face shields and other PPE.
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Stephen Ira • May 19, 2020

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2 min read • Updated On: May 25, 2025

Cleaning Hook

Since the hook side is the rough scratchy side that sticks to everything, we get questions about how to clean it. It often gets debris in it if it isn't fastened during washing so we thought it would be useful to go over different ways to clean it out to use again! There are a few points to go over so let's get started.
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Stephen Ira • May 7, 2020

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5 min read • Updated On: Oct 1, 2025

Washing Hook and Loop

One question we get occasionally is whether or not hook and loop material is washable. The answer is yes, and there are a couple parts of this answer that can be elaborated on. One is regarding proper care for hook and loop when washing, the other is about the material itself.
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Stephen Ira • April 9, 2020

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2 min read • Updated On: Nov 22, 2023

Industrial Sewing Machines vs. Home Sewing Machines

The types of sewing machines we use for reinforcing hook and loop straps with polypropylene webbing have some differences compared to a standard sewing machine you might have at home. We’ll go over some of differences between industrial and domestic sewing machines here.
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Stephen Ira • March 26, 2020

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2 min read • Updated On: Nov 21, 2023

"Do You Sell 24" Wide Hook?"

This is a question we get regularly. It stems from the availability of our wide loop products, which are only available in the loop side (the soft, fuzzy side) in 12", 24", and 54" widths. There are no wide sheets of the hook side available. VELCRO USA manufactures low profile wide hook options in a 12” option but products like these have high minimums, often several hundred yards or so. Additionally, there are substantial lead times of 6-12 weeks on these products. To inquire about these hook options, please email us at info@hookandloop.com.
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Stephen Ira • March 12, 2020

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2 min read • Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

Wide Loop Uses

We offer several sizes, colors and styles of wide loop products. Wide loop is the loop side of hook and loop fasteners, manufactured in wide sheets for a variety of uses. We’ll cover some common uses here, but first let’s look at the different wide loop options we offer.
Stephen Ira

Stephen Ira • February 27, 2020

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2 min read • Updated On: Aug 5, 2024

Hook And Loop Sander Discs

Sander discs are used on drum sanders. Many drum sanders and other large industrial sanders use sanding discs that are attached with a hook and loop fastener. This is so the sanding discs can be interchangeable and replaceable once the sandpaper or buffer or similar attachment wears out.
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Stephen Ira • February 13, 2020

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3 min read • Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

Pad Print Techniques

Pad printing is the printing process we use to imprint logos and information onto hook and loop. Typically, this printing is done on the back side of the hook portion of a custom strap so it will be outward facing when in use. We use a PLT 9 ink that is available in black or white ink, but we also have several other colors available for a $35 up-charge. This ink works well with our clichés and leaves clean imprint on the smooth nylon backing.
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Stephen Ira • January 30, 2020

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2 min read • Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

Hook and Loop Customer Uses

With so many different hook and loop products available, we're always surprised by how many uses customers have for it! And with customizations like die cutting and custom strap manufacturing available, our customers have no shortage of applications. So we thought we should take a moment to share some of those with you.
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Stephen Ira • January 16, 2020

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2 min read • Updated On: Jun 21, 2024

No Sew Party Costume Ideas

Hook and loop comes in handy for last minute no-sew costumes! Whether you're looking to fix your costume up, make adjustments to it, or make your entire costume out of it, hook and loop can help! You can get adhesive backed hook and loop to modify a costume or accessorize, or you can use iron on hook and loop to actually attach the hook and loop to your costume as a fastener. Beyond that, you can make costumes out of hook and loop itself.
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Stephen Ira • January 2, 2020

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