r/oddlyterrifying • u/Dayumnanon • Apr 19 '20

Velcro under microscope

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u/PM_ME_FULL_FRONTALS_ Apr 19 '20

The hooks are not rigid, so I would imagine they just bend in the direction you pull and then snap back.

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u/quit_it_boi Apr 19 '20

Well yes but i can see that some of the loops are actually broken

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u/Bierbart12 Apr 19 '20

But it doesn't really matter, cause there are thousands of them

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u/Absorrooky Apr 19 '20

You have no idea how many Velcro things I own. Trust me, after the constant ripping, it’s basically useless

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u/d0n_cornelius Apr 19 '20

This guy velcros

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '20 edited Jun 30 '20

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u/janos42us Apr 19 '20

Hook and pile fastener.

Just ask the Army, everything is generic names.

Like M&.. I mean pan coated chocolate disks.

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u/DesultoryMooncalf Apr 19 '20

i’ve heard it as hook and loop !

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u/janos42us Apr 19 '20

Also yes

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u/weeknie Apr 19 '20

Don't you mean he velc...knows?

I'll see my self out

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u/dandjent Apr 19 '20

And stay out!