Notes: Withstands laundering warm water wash and tumble dry low. For lightweight fabric fastening. Not recommended for hanging objects. Not recommended for use on soft plastics or flexible vinyl. Wash results on difficult to bond heavier fabrics, such as canvas and denim, may vary — test before using.
You can easily separate these two sides by gently pulling them apart. Most Velcro fasteners work for to 8, times before the sticking strength begins to fade. Velcro can be glued to many types of fabric and comes in varying widths.
You might use a different type of adhesive, for example, with securing a hook and loop fastener to a purse than you would with shoes. George De Mestral first discovered Velcro in when he went on a walk and noticed cockleburs stuck to his coat. He was fascinated by this and looked at the burs under a microscope. After viewing them up close, he spent the next eight years developing this accidental discovery. First, he made the design out of cotton, but discovered it wore out too fast.
Next, he tried nylon and discovered that it worked much better. Once manufacturers began replacing traditional fasteners with Velcro, people noticed value and cost benefits. Switching to this type of fastener reduced production costs, resulting in more affordable products for customers.
But before you learn how to attach Velcro to fabric without sewing, consider how people are using Velcro today. Image Source : pixabay. Hook and loop fasteners today are still usually made with nylon, although there are also polyester versions available.
Polyester is more waterproof and also provides better resistance to UV rays. Even when manufacturers make hook and loop fasteners from polyester, the hooks are always nylon. Velcro fasteners are common in clothing and shoes and can replace snaps, zippers, laces, and buttons.
It works on difficult surfaces, too, such as wood, tile, metal, fiberglass, and ceramic. This useful material is used on automobiles, aircraft, and even on spacecraft. Velcro is simple and lightweight, making it ideal for attaching external elements and holding down movable parts.
Before moving onto to question of how to attach Velcro to fabric without sewing, you should have a full picture of what to expect from this fastening method. As with anything else, Velcro comes with its own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. There are many different options out there for fastening one item to another.
What are some of the advantages of choosing Velcro over other fasteners? Velcro works well for a versatile set of needs. From holding objects on spaceships in place, to fastening shoes, to holding a seat cushion to a chair, Velcro works.
Alternatively, a blow dryer or heat gun works to loosen Velcro adhesive on non-synthetic fabrics. Iron on Velcro is going to be a bit trickier. The best way to loosen the adhesive bond is by applying heat.
You can use your iron to gently move back and forth over the fabric and reheat the adhesive. Pull the Velcro and the fabric apart while it is still warm. You can also use a hairdryer while pulling up the Velcro the same way you would the sticky back kind.
You will have to attempt to melt and peel off any residue left behind. You can use newspaper over the residue and use your iron to heat it up. Take a butter knife and try to scrape off what you can. Afterward, you can rub mineral spirits on the fabric to try and get any leftovers off.
Mineral spirits are not likely to cause damage to your fabric, but I would still only use them as a last resort. Just pull back the Velcro as much as possible without damaging your fabric, and reveal a stitch. Just cut the exposed stitch and keep revealing and cutting more until you get the Velcro off. Many fabrics can be used with Velcro, making endless fun projects! Wait one hour for adhesive to set.
Types of adhesive Velcro products include general purpose "Sticky Back," clear, industrial strength, strong and thin "Ultra-Mate," "Extreme" for porous and rough surfaces, light-duty "Poster Hangers" with removable adhesive, plastic- and vinyl-friendly adhesives and hook-side only to attach to fabric walls. Toothy fabrics that have enough small loops for Velcro to attach to without having to add the loop side of the product include:. Loose-looped felt. Looped nylon fabrics. Some microfiber fabrics.
Some knit fabrics. What do you call the two sides of Velcro? Wondering which side is which? The rough side is called the hook. How do you make Velcro stronger? Lay the hook and loop fasteners flat and then brush them with short, hard strokes to remove any debris.
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