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Velcro Loops and Hooks |
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| This color-enhanced electron microscope image shows the tiny nylon hooks and loops that give Velcro its unique fastening ability. Due to the strength of nylon, Velcro can be fastened and unfastened thousands of times. Velcro fastens when dry or wet, and is used in sports shoes, jackets, tents, sleeping bags, and countless other products—even spacesuits. | ||||||
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