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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: Seany on 01/06/2007 10:55:24

Title: Velcro!!!
Post by: Seany on 01/06/2007 10:55:24

Velcros are wonderful things!!! Little hooks they are...

But how long can a velcro live, until it no longer sticks?

An average velcro.. What is it's life-expectancy?

Title: Velcro!!!
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 01/06/2007 12:06:29

I've always found the biggest problem to be wool or hair getting stuck to the Velcro thus stopping it from working properly. I don't think Velcro itself actually wears out (or passes away).

Title: Velcro!!!
Post by: Seany on 01/06/2007 17:53:30

Ah yes.. When hair or wool gets stuck in it, and it's hard to take out...


I think velcro might not work, if the hooks are pulled straight.. If you keep putting it on and off and on and off, eventually the hooks will start opening, more straight...