Who Invented Velcro
Facts and trivia about when, how, and who invented velcro fasteners.
Who Invented Velcro Facts:
Velcro was invented also in replacement of zippers
- Danny
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