George de Mestral observed burrs stuck to his pants and dog's fur after a walk in the woods. Upon examining the burrs under a microscope, he had an idea. He realized the burrs attached through tiny hooks that caught on fabric loops. This inspired him to invent Velcro, which uses small hooks to attach to loops and separate with a pull. Velcro became a popular fastening method, especially for clothing and in aerospace applications.
George de Mestral observed burrs stuck to his pants and dog's fur after a walk in the woods. Upon examining the burrs under a microscope, he had an idea. He realized the burrs attached through tiny hooks that caught on fabric loops. This inspired him to invent Velcro, which uses small hooks to attach to loops and separate with a pull. Velcro became a popular fastening method, especially for clothing and in aerospace applications.