Who Invented Velcro
Facts and trivia about when, how, and who invented velcro fasteners.
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Who Invented Velcro
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Who Invented Velcro Facts:
George de Mestral named Velcro after the words Velvet and crochet, which means hook. - Tim
The process to invent velcro took over 10 years from start to patent. - Lynn
The idea of Velcro was developed by a Swiss Engineer named Georges de Mestral in 1948. While hiking with his dog he realized that burrs and fabric formed a superior bond. With the help of a textile company velcro was completed and patented in 1955. - Belinda
Mestral, the man who invented velcro was born in Switzerland on June 19, 1907. - Simpson
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