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2. Hook-and-loop fastener - Wikipedia

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   A number of Velcro Corporation products were displayed at a fashion show at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York in 1959, [11] and the fabric got its first break when it was used in the aerospace industry to help astronauts maneuver in and out of bulky space suits. However, this reinforced the view among the populace that hook-and-loop was ...

3. Velcro - Wikipedia

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   Velcro IP Holdings LLC, [2] [4] [5] doing business as Velcro Companies and commonly referred to as Velcro (pronounced / ˈ v ɛ l k r oʊ /), [1] is a British privately held company, founded by Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral in the 1950s. It is the original manufacturer of hook-and-loop fasteners, which de Mestral invented. [2]

4. Metaklett - Wikipedia

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   Metaklett (from German: Metall, "metal" and Klettband, "Velcro ribbon") is a fastening material made of steel that acts on a similar principle to conventional hook and loop fasteners. It was developed by Reinz-Dichtungs-GmbH, Technische Universität München, Hölzel Stanz- und Feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG and Koenig Verbindungstechnik GmbH.

5. Fredrica Coates - Wikipedia

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   Fredrica is also recognized as the inventor of ten other hybrid diapers and other garments of protection that use hook and loop fasteners. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] In 1980, Fredrica and her husband, Dr. Michael Coates founded and established their first company named Designs by Fredrica.

6. George de Mestral - Wikipedia

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   Hook and loop in the early 1960s looked like it had been made from left-over bits of cheap fabric, an unappealing aspect for clothiers. [10] The first notable use for Velcro® brand hook and loop came in the aerospace industry, where it helped astronauts manoeuvre in and out of bulky space suits. Eventually, skiers noted the similar advantages ...

7. These Homemade Halloween Costumes Are All Treat, No Trick - AOL

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   Go cool, funny or scary with homemade Halloween costumes for toddlers, kids, men and women. Make any of these cheap and creative ideas with household items.