This Strap Prevents Tick Bites Using VELCRO® Brand Products
Outdoors people know the risk of tick bites, but the ways to prevent them can be debated. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), approximately 476,000 people…
Engineering Fasteners with a Design for Recycling Approach
As the fashion industry seeks to continuously provide innovative designs, Velcro Companies collaborated with Inditex to create a jacket, under the ZARA brand, using a single material produced from 100%…
The Importance of OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certification for Consumer Safety
When consumers purchase products such as diapers, medical garments or everyday clothing, they want to ensure the products they use are transparent and free from harmful materials. For manufacturers, the…
3 Reasons Why Companies Invest in Protective Workwear
Protective workwear is essential for any job that requires safety and protection. It protects workers from harm, increases productivity, comfort, and morale, and can even reduce the cost of insurance…
Recycled Claim Standard adds confidence in VELCRO® Brand Products made from Recycled Content
Velcro Companies received the Textile Exchange’s Recycled Claim Standard for the VELCRO® Brand ECO Product Line, a family of hook & loop fasteners made with recycled content. As part of…
How to Secure Corrosion Resistant & High Temperature Materials in Extreme Environments
Many industrial and manufacturing spaces experience extreme temperatures and conditions that need to be contained with protective equipment such as insulation blankets or personal protection. These spaces need fasteners that…