How and Where to Buy Die Cut Tapes and Fasteners
With over 10 years each of customer service for converter Gleicher Manufacturing Corporation, our staff is happy to list for you the steps to consider on how and where to buy industrial tapes and fast...
Designing tactical apparel using VELCRO® Brand Military Hook and Loop Fasteners
Fire fighters, police, military and others use particular types, classes, colors and widths of hook and loop fasteners that meet industry standards. This article will focus on military apparel. Milita...
Improve the comfort of athletes and patients with VELCRO® Brand Double-Faced Loop - Embossed (DFL-E)
Double-Faced Loop is a dual-sided VELCRO® Brand loop that is used for athletic equipment such as helmets and shin guards. It is also used for orthopedic bracing and strapping. Ideal for straps that wi...
Understanding VELCRO® Brand Backings: sewn-on, pressure sensitive adhesive, or heat sealable/RF welded coating
There are a wide variety of methods used to attach VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop fasteners to a product. The method depends on the substrate and how the product will be used. Here's a quick guide: Sewn-...
Product design flexibility - Today’s topic: VELCRO® Brand Straps
Gleicher can quickly and efficiently customize VELCRO® Brand straps to match your products. If you need a unique shape, color, adhesive or a hybrid technology, our design and engineering staff will wo...
Designing Orthopedic devices with VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners
Noninvasive orthopedic devices have utilized VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop straps and fasteners for decades. Providing the right fit, flexibility and material for fastening the devices is important. Gle...
Medical monitoring devices: How to request VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fastener changes
Medical Monitoring Equipment Gleicher specializes in a variety of VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fasteners that keep vital medical monitoring sensors in place. Our market-tested products are proven by ye...
The best adhesive for attaching VELCRO® Brand products to substrates? It depends.
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Pressure sensitive adhesives are considered semi-permanent bonds. VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop tape can be glued to a substrate (surface) using pressure-sensitive backing. ...
Uses for VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Straps - Military
Tactical equipment and cables can be difficult to manage. Genuine VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Straps are American made and perfectly suited to secure or suspend long and flexible items or odd-shaped items...
