Velcro

Velcro is a brand name of fabric hook-and-loop fasteners used for connecting objects.

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The hook and loop fastener was invented in 1948 by Georges de Mestral, a Swiss engineer. The idea came to him after he took a close look at the seed pod burrs which kept sticking to his dog on their daily walk in the Alps. De Mestral named his invention "VELCRO" after the French words velours, meaning 'velvet', and crochet, meaning 'hook'.

Velcro: History ►

1948: 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar)....

Georges de Mestral: Georges de Mestral (June 19, 1907 - February 8, 1990) was an electrical engineer who invented Velcro....

Swiss: REDIRECT Switzerland...

Velcro related Images and Photos (experimental)

BATMAN Logo Velcro Adjustable Black Hat

Bruno Movie Black Velcro Outfit

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►	Introduction
►	History
►	Composition
►	Use
►	Disadvantages and advantages
►	See also
►	External links

►	FR: Velcro

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