The Velcro Companies invented hook and loop fastening tapes and created a new category of fasteners that continues to change the world every day.
The VELCRO® name is an amalgam of the French words ‘velour’ (loop) and ‘crochet’ (hook).
We are customer focused, and with more than 3,000 colleagues around the globe, we bring ORIGINAL THINKING™ to help solve real-world fastening challenges people face every day that are known for their strength, reliability, durability, and versatility.
Recognised by its iconic sound, we have been awarded more than 2,100 patents for our products, and the VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fastening system is one of the most well-known examples of biomimicry created.