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Re: Help me find evidence to support the use of hook and loop

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Originally Posted by Oblarg View Post
I think the rub of the matter depends critically on how velcro is actually constructed - does anyone know whether or not loop-side velcro meets the requirements of "entirely of flexible, non-metallic fibers sewn, twisted, tied, woven, or braided together?" I don't have any on hand, and looking at close-ups on google images is unenlightening.
If they were, I suspect that Velcro strap would come apart a lot easier than it does. Pending specific evidence, 3946 is working based on the assumption that those fibers are fused together, so Velcro is out as part of the ROPE. Your assumptions and evidence may vary.
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