Standard Products

• Hook 88

Woven nylon with an 8.0mil monofilament. The world standard touch fastener.

• Loop 1000

Woven nylon with a napped pile. The world standard touch fastener.

• Hook 65

A gentle version of Hook 88, with a 6.5mil monofilament.

• Loop 2000

Woven nylon with an unnapped pile, for easier engagement with dense hooks, and higher shear strength.

Velcro Canada Inc. can also supply specialty variations to our standard products.

What is “napped” versus “unnapped” loop?

Essentially, napped tape consists of woven nylon loops that are “randomly disoriented” in a separate operation after weaving. An unnapped tape is a woven nylon tape that is not napped.

Specialty Products

• Hook 81 and Loop 9000

A polyester version of Hook 88 and Loop 1000. Polyester material typically demonstrates better resistance to chemicals and damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight, when compared to nylon. Polyester also maintains it’s performance when wet.

• Performance Closure, HTH-841 and Loop 4000 nylon

With 30% less height than traditional woven products, this unique fastener is suited for textiles applications where appearance and longevity are key. Sew the Performance Closure into adventure apparel, sports gear, and performance footwear.

• VELCRO® Brand Mushroom Hook

Mushroom hook is designed to be one of the strongest woven hook products available in the market. It is so strong that it literally tears the loop apart when cycled. Use it with Loop 1000 for maximum strength. Available in single-lobe (high strength) and quadralobal (ultimate strength) versions.

• Flame Retardant (FR) Coatings

Flame retardancy is required for many automotive and airplane applications. FR treatments are available on standard Hook 88 and Loop 1000 to meet the regulatory requirements F.A.R. 25.853, BOEING8-285 and MVSS-302. Some of our products inherently meet certain specifications. Please contact us to discuss your FR needs.

• HI-AIR® Brand fastener

A hook and loop tape made primarily out of NOMEX ® yarns for superior heat resistance and flame retardancy. Used in the most demanding environments for customers in the military, fire fighting, and aerospace industries.

NOMEX ® is a Dupont registered product.

• HI-GARDE® Brand fastener

The ultimate heat resistant and flame resistant fastener. Resists temperatures up to 800°F (425°C). Made entirely out of 100% stainless steel. Used in nuclear reactors.

• OMNI-TAPE™ Brand fastener

Looking to carry only one item in inventory?OMNI-TAPE™ features hook and loop elements that are woven together on one face. This enables OMNI-TAPE® to engage with itself easily, and securely.

• VELSTRETCH™ Brand Fastener

A woven loop with rubber elastic yarns that make it stretchable. Ideal for straps, bundling, sporting goods, and medical applications. Best used with Hook 65.

• Double-Faced Loops (DFL), and VELWRAP™

Loop tape sewn or adhered together, to create a single tape with loop on both sides. Popular versions consist of Loop 1000, Loop 3001, and Loop 3610. Ideal for high performance strap and medical applications such as orthoses.

• Back-to-Back

A single tape with hook on one side and loop on the other. Popular versions consist of Hook 88 and Loop 1000. Ideal for high performance strap and medical applications such as orthotics.

• Knit Loops

Knit loops are a great choice for customers looking for any of the following characteristics:

• Loop materials up 60” in width
• Low profile closures
• Low cost or disposable options

Here is a list of some of our most popular knit loops:

Loop 3001 – A wide alternative to Loop 1000. Recommended for use with Hook 88.

Loop 3610 – A medium height loop with moderate strength and cycle life is great on medical appliances and sports equipment. Best used with a medium height hook such as HTH-22.

Loop 3905 – A low profile knit loop that engages well with low profile hooks such as HTH-29. With moderate strength and cycle life, L3905 can be used for medical straps, sanding disks, and flooring.

Aspen NWL3310 – This ultra thin spun-bonded polyester loop offers medium strength and low engagement cycles. Best used as a disposable loop for medical gowns and baby diapers. It engages best with low profile hooks such as HTH-29.