Our History

HELPING INDUSTRIES KEEP IT TOGETHER FOR DECADES.

More than 180 active patents. A proven record of innovation that has driven fastening technology forward for more than 50 years. Applications used every day by the military, aerospace and automotive industries, plus millions of consumers. That’s Velcro USA Inc.

Inspired by cockleburs hooking into fur or cloth, Velcro® hook and loop fasteners work as systems: a hook pattern on one side and a loop pattern on the other side, joining to form a bond that’s designed by our engineers to be solid and secure: as strong, as durable and reliable as you require.

Take a look at the variety of industries that use our hook and loop technology and imagine the possibilities for your own products or projects.

NASA – Since the space program’s inception, NASA has used our revolutionary fastening technology to assist man in space. Our specially developed Teflon® and polyester fastener was utilized throughout the Apollo orbiter and landing spacecrafts and continues today in the Space Shuttle and the orbiting Long Duration Exposure Facility.

Military Vehicle Armor – LAST® Armor, a division of Foster-Miller, developed a field installed, combat proven appliqué armor system for aircraft and ground tactical vehicles using one of our reliable, high strength fastening systems. Countries around the world are relying on LAST® Armor and Velcro® brand fasteners to protect their armed forces in combat.

Automobiles – Velcro® brand fastening technology has been used worldwide in the automobile industry to cut costs and improve productivity in all aspects of vehicle assembly including seating, headliners, and electrical systems.

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