VELCRO Brand VEL60210 - Stick On Hook and Loop Fasteners | Perfect for Home or Office | 20mm x 1m Tape | White

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The Star Trek: Enterprise episode " Carbon Creek" portrays Velcro as being introduced to human society by Vulcans in 1957. One of the Vulcans in the episode is named "Mestral", after the fastener's actual inventor and founder of the brand. [26] There are also some deficiencies: it tends to accumulate hair, dust, and fur in its hooks after a few months of regular use. The loops can become elongated or broken after extended use. The hooks often become attached to articles of clothing, especially loosely woven items like sweaters. This clothing may be damaged when one attempts to remove the hook-and-loop, even if the sides are separated slowly. It also absorbs moisture and perspiration when worn next to the skin, which means it will smell if not washed.

Smooth, slippery fabrics are usually easier to get on and off, as they glide easily over your skin or other layers of clothing You are advised to look at each stage and movement involved in the task of toileting, working out how best you will manage your clothing. Consider both day- and night-time scenarios; many people are sleepy and less stable at night, so may need the simplest of clothing options. a b c d Freeman, Allyn; Bob Golden (September 1997). Why Didn't I Think of That: Bizarre Origins of Ingenious Inventions We Couldn't Live Without. Wiley. pp.99–pp.104. ISBN 978-0-471-16511-8 . Retrieved 2008-05-09. Ensure that the force is applied parallel to the plane of the fastener surface, such as bending around a corner or pulley. There are many Velcro types and adhesives available out there. Usually, a heavy-duty or multipurpose glue is best for this use. But it’s always best to use an adhesive specifically designed to function well with Velcro.If choosing clothing with fasteners, make sure the fastener is easily accessible, at the front for example Choose styles which make it easy to move clothing out of the way, for example elasticated waistbands on trousers, or a wrap around skirts a b c d e Schwarcz, Joseph A. (October 2003). Dr. Joe & What You Didn't Know: 99 Fascinating Questions About the Chemistry of Everyday Life. Ecw Press. p.178. ISBN 978-1-55022-577-8 . Retrieved 2008-05-09. But not every Velcro application has worked... A strap-on device for impotent men also flopped.

Mone, Gregory (2007-05-14). "Invention awards The New Velcro". Popular Science. Archived from the original on 2010-03-02 . Retrieved 2008-05-10. The big breakthrough De Mestral made was to think about hook-and-eye closures on a greatly reduced scale. Hook-and-eye fasteners have been common for centuries, but what was new about hook-and-loop fasteners was the miniaturisation of the hooks and eyes. Shrinking the hooks led to the two other important differences. Firstly, instead of a single-file line of hooks, hook-and-loop fasteners have a two-dimensional surface. [7] This was needed, because in decreasing the size of the hooks, the strength was also unavoidably lessened, thus requiring more hooks for the same strength. The other difference is that hook-and-loop has indeterminate match-up between the hooks and eyes. With larger hook-and-eye fasteners, each hook has its own eye. On a scale as small as that of hook-and-loop fasteners, matching up each of these hooks with the corresponding eye is impractical, thus leading to the indeterminate matching. [7] A sitting position will cause clothes to ride up, so look for trousers with a longer leg length, or longer dresses/skirts Family Fundprovides grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people aged 0-18. They provide grants for a wide range of items, including clothing. In Star Trek: The Original Series, Velcro was used instead of belts or holsters as a space-age way to attach phasers and communicators to crew uniforms. [21] [22]Maslin, Janet (1996-08-23). " The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)". The New York Times . Retrieved 2008-05-11. Equipped with touch fasten straps, these ingenious trainers are so simple to put on and take off. The adjustable fastenings are also ideal, putting you in control of your comfort and getting the perfect fit for your feet. To ensure you stay safe and secure on a variety of surfaces, these men’s trainers are fitted with a hardwearing rubber sole with superior grip to avoid slips and falls.

Hook and loop fasteners held a human heart together during the very first artificial heart surgery. It’s also used to hold flashlights to walls in army tanks and in nuclear power plants. Velcro can work to hold speaker covers and floor mats in place in cars and in the home to attach upholstery. Loose fitting, stretchy clothing without fastenings, such as T-shirts, will often be easier to manage and eliminates the need to fasten buttons or zips If you wear your bag attached to your calf, you should look for loose fitting trousers which you can easily pull up and out of the way when you need to attend to the bag. Easy care fabrics are usually easy to wash and need little or no ironing, so are often a good choice Depending on your upper body mobility, you may find clothes which pull over the head, or fasten at the front, easier to manage

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Drawstring belts on pyjamas, trousers and skirts can be difficult to tie. Remove the drawstring at the waist and replace with elastic This consists of two plastic clips joined with a piece of elastic. One clip is attached to your top, the other to your trousers before you lower trousers to go to the toilet. This helps keep trousers within reach when you stand after using the toilet. A Montreal firm, Velek, Ltd., acquired the exclusive right to market the product in North and South America, as well as in Japan, with American Velcro, Inc. of New Hampshire, and Velcro Sales of New York, marketing the "zipperless zipper" in the United States. [9] Wondering how to attach Velcro to fabric without sewing? You can sew Velcro onto fabrics, welded to fabric, or glued. What will work best for your needs depends on your own preference. The type of project you’re using it for will also play a role in the best adhesive method to use. Adhesive Options For Velcro

By the mid-1960s hook-and-loop fasteners were used in the futuristic creations of fashion designers such as Pierre Cardin, André Courrèges and Paco Rabanne. [13] Comfortable to wear, this ultra-lightweight option is very easy to get around in. A padded ankle collar prevents any unwanted chafing, while the cushioned footbed is kind to the soles of your feet.a b c Sennett, Frank (November 2004). 101 Stunts for Principals to Inspire Student Achievement. Corwin Press. p.86. ISBN 076198836X . Retrieved 2008-05-09. Most people do not want it to be obvious that they are wearing a catheter bag. The factors to consider are ease of access and the desire to hide any possible bulging as the bag fills. You also need to be careful that your clothes do not constrict the flow of urine in the drainage tube, perhaps when you sit down. a b c Kleinfield, N. R. (1992-01-05). "Fly Through Air, Hit a Wall. Now Stay There". New York Times . Retrieved 2008-05-12. a b Jones, Thomas; Benson, Michael (January 2002). The Complete Idiot's Guide to NASA. Alpha. pp.130–132. ISBN 978-0-02-864282-6 . Retrieved 2008-05-09. Shoe closures can resist a large force with only a small amount of hook-and-loop fasteners. This is because the strap is wrapped through a slot, halving the force on the bond by acting as a pulley system (thus gaining a mechanical advantage), and further absorbing some of the force in friction around the tight bend. This layout also ensures that the force is parallel to the strips.