Trademark for closing consisting of a tape woven with minute nylon hooks that mesh with loops on opposite tape. Used on children’s and adult’s clothing, sportswear, and shoes. First used by astronauts.
FDF, 1988
Context:
To eliminate stitches visible on the outside of the garment, use a hand-whipped stitch to attach the Velcro.
Full loan from French. The word was invented by George de Mestral, an engineer who in 1941 invented a new product and called it Velcro, derived from the French words for velvet (velour) and for hook (crochet).
