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Re: "Velcro" Ropes
From I04:
"D. consist entirely of (except for dye or adhesive applied by the VENDOR as part of the normal manufacturing process for a COTS item and no longer tacky, e.g. a “binder coat”) flexible, non-metallic fibers sewn, twisted, tied, woven, knitted, crocheted, intertwined, or braided together except for the last 4 in. (~10 cm) of any cut end (E) which may be whipped (with material that is flexible and non-metallic) or fused only to prevent fraying."
From Velcro website: first paragraph is relevant re: "binder coat"
https://www.velcro.com/business/prod...hesive-options
Reading this paragraph makes it clear that "binder coat" is not the same as "adhesive backing". A "binder coat" is common to both sew-on and adhesive-backed woven Velcro.
The words "no longer tacky" only have meaning if interpreted to eliminate adhesive-backed woven Velcro from being part of a team supplied rope.
My .02, if the Velcro has an adhesive backing, i.e. is sticky, do not use it. Get yourself some sew-on Velcro and put your sewing, twisting, tying, weaving, knitting, crocheting, intertwining or braiding skills to work...
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