Velcro Companies is a privately held company that produces a series of mechanical based fastening products, including fabric hook and loop fasteners, under the brand name "Velcro".
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History
Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral invented his first touch fastener when, in 1941, he went for a walk in the woods and wondered if the burrs clung to his trousers -- and dog -- could be turned into something useful. He patented it in 1955 and subsequently refined and developed its practical manufacture until its commercial introduction in the late 1950s.
The fastener consisted of two components: a lineal fabric strip with tiny hooks that could "mate" with another fabric strip with smaller loops, attaching temporarily, until pulled apart. Initially made of cotton, which proved impractical, the fastener was eventually constructed with nylon and polyester.
De Mestral gave the name Velcro, a portmanteau of the French words velours ("velvet"), and crochet ("hook"), to his invention as well as his company, which continues to manufacture and market the fastening system.
Humphrey Cripps began investing in Velcro Companies in the 1960s. In 2009, the company was taken private by a private equity firm linked to the Cripps family.
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Products
Velcro Companies makes fastening products for a wide array of industries, including consumer packaged goods, transportation, personal care, military, packaging, construction, apparel, and agriculture.
Products of Velcro Companies include:
- General Purpose adhesive backed fasteners
- Ties and Straps
- Heavy Duty Fasteners
- Fabric Tapes and Fasteners
- Traditional Hook-and-Loop fasteners
- Woven, knit and molded products
- Kid's Construction Sets
Causes
The Neeson Cripps Academy, a high performance school for the Cambodian Children's Fund (CCF) in Phnom Penh was funded by Velcro Companies. New York City-based COOKFOX Architects designed the eco-efficient building, which is scheduled for completion in 2017.
In 2015, Velcro Companies and Velcro Brand Ambassador and design expert Sabrina Soto launched an annual Classroom Makeover contest that takes place during Teacher Appreciation Week. The first winner from Joplin, Missouri received two redesigned classrooms.
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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