When you find a shirt or pair of pants that you really like, it can be tempting to wear—and wash—them frequently. But after a few laundry cycles, you may start to notice some small, stubborn ...

Velcro Brand has a few harsh words for people calling all “hook and loop” fasteners “Velcro.” The company that makes the nylon hook and loop fasteners for enclosures on clot… ...

When you peel off your sweaty workout clothes, you may be tempted to just throw them in the laundry with everything else. But performance fabrics and anything elastic benefit from some extra ...

De Mestral then received the inspiration for the "velour" and "crochet" fabric fastener. After filing a patent for his contraption, the VELCRO brand was established.

Some fabrics are more prone to pilling than others When it comes to pilling, not all fabrics are created equal. Clothing made ...