FAQs

The main difference between Standard Adhesive and Premium Adhesive Hook & Loop Fasteners is the quality of the Hook & Loop material and the amount and strength of adhesive applied.

Standard Adhesive Hook & Loop combines a mixed-grade fastener with a general-purpose hot-melt rubber adhesive. It offers a practical, cost-effective solution for everyday applications where a reliable self-adhesive fastening system is required.

Premium Adhesive Hook & Loop is manufactured using a higher-grade Hook & Loop product and a heavier coating of aggressive hot-melt rubber adhesive. This provides stronger initial tack and a more secure bond, making it better suited to demanding applications where greater adhesive performance is required.

When choosing between the two, consider the surface, environment and level of adhesion needed. Whichever self-adhesive Hook & Loop tape you select, the surface should be clean, dry and free from dust, oil or grease before application. Testing the fastener on the intended surface is always recommended.

Rubber adhesive products are usually less expensive and have a higher initial tack quality than acrylic-based adhesives, but rubber adhesive is more susceptible to moisture and high temperatures, which may cause it to break down over time. It is also not a good choice for use with solvents or chemicals that can wear away at the rubber. Rubber provides great adhesion on plastic items and in indoor situations where there is less of a chance of drastic temperature changes.

Acrylic adhesive holds up well to moisture and can sustain drastic temperature changes as well as seasonal elements such as ultraviolet light and freezing conditions. It takes about 24 hours for an acrylic-based adhesive to completely bond to a surface. An excellent choice for rugged outdoor conditions and varying temperatures, acrylic is resistant to solvents and chemicals, making it a useful product for the industrial sector.

Back-to-Back fasteners are bonded with permanent adhesive ensuring high strength without compromising on flexibility.

This all depends on your application - if you are looking for a completely elasticated solution then you should choose Elastic Hook. However, a standard hook product will always work well with the Elastic Loop.

Heat Resistant Hook & Loop tape has a melting point of 255°C whilst Stainless Steel/Aramid Hook & Loop tape has a melting point of 235°C. For more detailed information and test reports, please contact us.

FR Sew On Hook & Loop tape is heat and flame resistant according to: (1) EN ISO 15025 – protective clothing (2) FAR 25.853 (a) – measurement of flammability in aircraft material (3) ISO 3795: road vehicles, and tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - determination of burning behaviour of interior materials (4) FMVSS 302 - federal motor vehicle safety standard.

We hold stock of Black and White across all widths. Mid Grey and Silver Grey are available from stock but in limited widths. Any other colours can be produced to order - just ask us!

The N2 and N4 products are 100% polyamide meaning that you cannot tear them by hand and can therefore be sewn. They can also be ultrasonically welded. The P2 and P4 products are polypropylene and can be torn by hand so are best suited in an adhesive application.

POLYLOK P2/N2 products are approximately 0.7mm tall whilst the POLYLOK P4/N4 products are approximately 1mm tall.