Beware of VELCRO!

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CUSTOM CLOTHING FROM VELCRO? 

Since 1998, the team of experts at Apogee has been working with several athletes to develop quality products for performance and comfort.

The fabrics chosen by our team meet the highest quality standards in manufacturing, but their durability depends on how they are cared for.

Garment care begins with understanding the damage that abrasive surfaces can cause to lycra or polyester.

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VELCRO

How do they damage your clothes? 

The hook-and-loop fastening system is well known in the apparel industry. Many garments require its use, so it is in your best interest to understand how to protect your garments from it.

The problem with Velcro is that its  "hooks" easily grip fabrics. Particularly the knits used for speed skating, cross-country skiing, and cycling suits. When the hooks brush against synthetic fibers  (lycra) or polyester, they create abrasion on the fabric. Even a very light contact with Velcro causes the thread to break - a process that results in fiber ends that have pulled away from the fabric surface.

It is important to note that Velcro is very likely to damage custom clothing. Indeed, the sublimation process, which colors the fabric on only one side of the fabric, will result in the white fibers of the original fabric showing through when abraded. 

TO AVOID 

Here are some common places where Velcro can be found: 

• On the cuffs of your jackets,
• On backpacks
• On gloves
• On wrist straps
• Etc.

SOLUTIONS? 

The best solution is, of course, to avoid Velcro near your clothes and, most importantly, to avoid rubbing them. 

The suggested prevention is to ensure that both sides of the Velcro are even to avoid contact with other fabrics.  

We wanted to inform you of the risks of Velcro and we hope that our advice can prevent damage to your clothes.