Welding YKK® fasteners to other materials depends on the material compatibility, the method used to weld them together, size of the weld, and the application. The two most popular methods to weld fasteners and fabrics together are Radio Frequency (RF) and Ultrasonic welding. They both rely on heat and pressure…
About 385,000 babies are born each day according to the UN. That adds up to more than 140 million a year. Moreover, there are more than 46 million adults aged 65 and older living in the U.S.; by 2050, that number is expected to grow to almost 90 million. Therefore,…
YKK has a wide variety of extruded hook options that are engineered to engage with an assortment of woven, knitted, or nonwoven loop materials. These options allow customers to have just the right combination of peel, shear, and cycle life for their particular needs. The key is choosing the right…
The most common type of woven loop tape is napped, or brushed, loop made from 100% nylon. This tape is considered a general-purpose fastener and is used for a wide variety of applications. Napped loop consists of woven fibers that are randomly disoriented, which allow for hooks of many types…
SUMMARY This article explores the best way to sew extruded plastic hook fasteners in order to prevent tears. Considerations include sewing thread and stitch length as well needle size. POWERHOOK® FASTENER SELECTION POWERHOOK® fasteners are molded hooks produced with extrusion technology. They vary in material polymer and performance, and can…
A common question YKK gets is “What is the plastic Velcro called?” VELCRO® is a trademark owned by Velcro Companies. VELCRO® tape is called “hook and loop” generically. The industry term for plastic hook is “extruded hook.” Extruded hook is a molded hook produced with hot melt extrusion technology, which…
Impact of Hook & Loop Directionality on Product Performance A common misconception is that ANY hook and ANY loop configuration will work for a particular product or device. The fact of the matter is that deciding what hook and loop configuration to best fit into a product is much more…
