Businessweek
Velcro, a Staple of 1980s Kids’ Clothes, Secures Comeback Status
Fashion designers have embraced the material for a range of fresh, new looks.
Krtchhhcchchch! The sound of poly-nylon tape when it separates can, depending on the age of the puller, elicit childhood nostalgia or grown-up curiosity.
“Velcro” is a French portmanteau of velours (velvet) and crochet (hook). The revolutionary 1940s Swiss invention uses tiny, furry hooks and loops to stick together and stay stuck until they crack open.