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2. Hook-and-loop fastener - Wikipedia

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   They are often referred to by the genericized trademark velcro, which was the original name given by the inventor. The fastener consists of two components: typically, two linear fabric strips or smaller segments that are attached— sewn or otherwise adhered—to opposing surfaces designed to be fastened together.

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. Friction burn - Wikipedia

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   Friction burn caused by a treadmill. Example of a third-degree friction burn. A friction burn is a form of abrasion caused by the friction of skin rubbing against a surface. A friction burn may also be referred to as skinning, chafing, or a term named for the surface causing the burn such as rope burn, carpet burn or rug burn.

5. Fields of dreams: North Carolina grass farm sows success for ...

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   The cutting sounds like ripping Velcro. The fresh Earth smells delightfully dewy. ... His voice cuts through a quiet morning in a field bedded by acres of Bermuda-bladed carpet. The field is ...

6. George de Mestral - Wikipedia

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   Velcro, the invention for which de Mestral is famous. De Mestral first conceptualised hook and loop after returning from a hunting trip with his dog in the Alps in 1941. [5] [6] [7] After removing several of the burdock burrs (seeds) that kept sticking to his clothes and his dog's fur, he became curious as to how it worked.

7. Pile (textile) - Wikipedia

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   [4] Designs and motifs are also affected by and affect pile depth: "A carpet design with a high knot density is better adapted to intricate and curvilinear designs, which of necessity must have a shorter pile length to avoid looking blurry. A carpet with a lesser knot density is better adapted to bold, geometric designs and can utilize a long ...