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What is Hook & Loop and How do I Use it?

What is Hook and Loop?

• Hook: The “hook” side of hook and loop tape is the rougher and more rigid of the two surfaces.  Hook is the side that can adhere to carpeting, and catches onto the "loops".
• Loop: The “loop” side of hook and loop tape is the softer, more cloth-like part. Many carpets also form a kind of natural loop that the hook is capable of grabbing onto.

How do I use hook and loop tape?
Hook and loop is perfect for keeping things right where you need them. For an easy example, we’ll talk about how we’d use Sticky Back VELCRO® Brand tape to attach a remote control to the side of your television for safe keeping while it’s not in use.

• Step 1: First, as with all adhesive products, clean the surface that the adhesive tape will be applied to ensure proper adhesion. (For non-porous surfaces like plastic, glass and metal, we recommend a quick wipe-down with rubbing alcohol.)
• Step 2: Next, remove the paper backing from the hook tape (the rougher of the two) and adhere the tape to the cleaned TV.
• Step 3: Lastly, remove the paper backing from the loop tape (the softer one) and adhere the loop to the remote control.
• You’re Done! (Note: When you’re sticking two objects together with hook and loop, it doesn’t matter which object gets which half of the tape. As long as one item has hook on it and the other item has loop, things will work just fine.)