The Story of Velcro’s Invention: How a Burr Clung to Clothes Changed the Fasteners Forever

In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral invented Velcro after observing how burdock burrs clung to his clothing. Inspired by their design, he created a hook-and-loop fastener from nylon, patented in 1955. Initially met with scepticism, Velcro gained popularity when NASA adopted it in the 1960s, leading to widespread use across various industries. #Innovation #Velcro #Biomimicry #TechEvolution #inspiration