The trick was to invent a loop that the hook could catch onto. With stiff hooks and soft loops, de Mestral would basic components of a fastener that people could use on their clothes. However, it took a long time to perfect his invention For eight years, he experimented and perfected his invention, which consists of two strips of nylon fabric. One strip contains thousands of small hooks. The other strip contains small loops. These tiny hooks and loops were attached to a strip of nylon. When the two strips are pressed together, they interlock and form a strong connection. Reading