A Guide to Choosing the Right Hook and Loop for Your Needs
Hook and loop fastenings offer convenient use in a large variety of settings, whether you need a quick and easy way to fasten clothes or a way of securing an item to a surface. VELCROⓇ is undeniably the leading brand of hook and loop products, and if you’re familiar with their products then you’ll know that they’ve got a wide range of solutions available.
Of course, with such a wide range of products available, that means more considerations will need to be made in order to determine which product is most suitable for your needs. Read on as we discuss these in further detail.
The Different VELCROⓇ Brand Products Available
Self-Adhesive
As its name suggests, self-adhesive VELCROⓇ brand products feature adhesive backings that can be used to stick them to surfaces, thus allowing two items to then be stuck together using the hook and loop fastenings.
These predominantly come in the form of tape (allowing you to cut a strip to whichever length you require) or coins (which are ideal for smaller applications).
Sew-On
Sew-on VELCROⓇ brand tape is predominantly suitable for fabrics, as it’s specially designed to be sewn onto these.
This can come in various colours and there are also flame retardant options available.
Cable Ties & Tape
Another non-adhesive type of VELCROⓇ brand product, their cable ties and tape are ideal for solutions that don’t require the product to be stuck to any particular surface or item, but instead can help with organisation and unique, versatile requirements.
Factors to Consider when Choosing a Hook and Loop Product
Weight
When considering which product to invest in, one of the first considerations you’ll want to make is how much weight the hook and loop will be required to hold, if any.
This mainly applies to items that you plan on hanging, as the force of gravity will be at play. For larger or heavier items, then you may want to consider using hook and loop from the heavy duty adhesive product range, whereas smaller items would be fine to use with the standard adhesive.
Application
Next, think about what you actually need to use the hook and loop for. For example, if you want to secure an item to a surface, then adhesive VELCROⓇ hook and loop will be best, whereas if you want to keep some cables organised in a tidier manner, then VELCROⓇ cable ties will be ideal.
Surface
Lastly, you’ll want to consider the surface you’ll be applying your hook and loop to. If you’re attaching it to a fabric, then sew-on products are a far better choice than self-adhesive ones; although, with that said, for more delicate fabrics then iron-on solutions may be better than sew-on ones.
As for hard surfaces, different adhesive types attach better to different materials. For materials other than PVC or vinyl, the VELCROⓇ PS14 works best, whereas their PS18 is better suited for PVC or vinyl surfaces.
Your Trusted VELCROⓇ Supplier
So, do you now know which VELCROⓇ brand product is best suited to your needs? If so, then find it amongst our product range today here at MPD Hook & Loop – your reliable premium distributors of VELCROⓇ brand products.
If you have any further questions, then be sure to get in touch.
