Hook & Loop Tapes

Hook and loop tapes, also called Velcro tapes, are types of versatile adhesive sealant designed to create strong connections over various surfaces for keeping items securely in place. They feature an interlocking hook and loop technology; hooks (rough side) and loops (soft side). A hook and loop tape is an alternative to glue, nails, or screws for connecting various materials in indoor and outdoor applications. The Velcro tapes are extremely durable with self-adhering properties and are weatherproof. Furthermore, their backing materials are typically polyester or nylon with two tape types. A hook and loop tape is pressed together to bind together for secure fastening. Additionally, they can be peeled independently with a distinct tearing sound and cut to the required lengths.

Features and Benefits of Hook and Loop Tapes

Self-adhesive Velcro tape offers various benefits due to its excellent features, such as: 

• They provide quick attachments and are easy to use.
• Are reusable and come in multiple colour options.
• UV- and moisture-resistant and fire retardant.
• Supplied on a strip separately, either square or circular coin shapes. 
• Multiple hooks and loop types (mushroom hook, Velcro strips).
• Available in various lengths and sizes.
• They are highly durable, adjustable, robust, and require minimal maintenance.
• Easy to unwind without leaving any residue.
• Easily manipulated around various objects.

Different Types of Hook and Loop Tapes

Hook and loop tapes are classified into various types based on their shape, design, and function, including:  

• Standard Hook and Loop Tapes – Standard hook and loop tapes are adhesive sealants supplied together or separately for convenience.
• Heavy-Duty Hook and Loop Tapes – These tapes are designed for more demanding applications requiring extra strength and durability. They have larger and stronger hooks and loops for securing heavy objects, such as industrial equipment and outdoor gear.
• Self-Engaging Hook and Loop – These tapes offer one-piece solutions by featuring hooks and loops on the same side. They are also called mixed hook and loop tape. 
• Sew-On Hook and Loop Tapes – These fasteners come with one side featuring hooks and the other side featuring loops. They are designed to be stitched onto fabric or other materials, making it a permanent attachment. Sew-on hook and loop tapes are commonly used in clothing, upholstery, and crafting projects.
• Mushroom Hook Tape – As the name suggests, these tapes are designed in a mushroom shape with stems protruding from their backing. They offer secure sealing applications by pressing their integral stems that form interlocking systems with each other. 
• Back-to-Back Hook and Loop – Hook and loop tape with back-to-back hook and loop is designed for fastening cable bundles by wrapping them around each other.
• Rounded Hook and Loop Tapes – These tapes are round with a soft, rough side and adhesive backings. They are easy to use and require peeling the paper and sticking to the given object(s). 
• Flame-Retardant Hook and Loop Tapes – Some hook and loop tapes are treated with flame-retardant chemicals to meet safety regulations. These tapes are used when fire resistance is essential, such as in the automotive or aviation industries.

Typical Applications of Hook and Loop Tapes

The sticky Velcro tapes can be found in various applications across multiple industries and everyday life, including: 

• Cable Harnessing
• Clothing
• Electronics
• Furniture
• Automotive
• Footwear
• Medical Equipment
• Exhibitions
• Gazebos
• Hanging Picture 
• Partitioning
• Signage
• Soft Furnishings
• Workshops
• DIY Projects