www.velcro.co.uk

Scientists have voted Velcro as one of the best inventions; it has been around for many years but its something that helps us in our ever day in our lives. The name Velcro originates from first syllable of both ‘velour’ (the French word for Velvet) and ‘crochet’ (the French word for ‘hook’).

In 1941 an inventor, George de Mestral discovered that cockleburs compromised of millions of hooks that cling to fabrics. In 1952 the first Velcro Company was established in Switzerland and in 1955 Velcro became a registered trademark in the US.

Velcro has been used in a variety of ways including being used by NASA in space in 1961, Velcro was offered to retail sale in 1975, as has expanded and become a household brand ever since.

There have also been some recent technical advances including the development of ‘a unique, patent, moulded hook fastener called Ultra- Mate’. Velcro has sales and distribution centres around the world including Mexico and Hong Kong.

Velcro is a trusted brand by manufacturers across the continent and relied upon by millions of customers. Velcro is a brand that symbolises quality and an excellent reputation with consumers. There is industrial, automotive and consumer information on the website, including information on careers and working with Velcro.

www.velcro.co.uk