self adhesive velcro

[treadlightly]

I'm not a big fan of velcro but thought the above might be a good simple solution to secure a couple of open pockets on a waistcoat that's handy for hot weather walking.

My question: does the adhesive stick well to fabric (cotton/linen)? My worry is that the attraction between the hooks and loops will be stronger than the adhesive to the material and the stuff will be pulled off.

 

[Paul72]

I tried this once but it didn't stick that well. The solution was to thread a few stitches through to secure it and then it works fine.

 

[Teepee]

It won't last in my experience, sew on always oultasts it on fabric.

 

[Rich.H]

My gf works in a fabric shop where they sell this, and I can confidently say it is next to useless. I have tried it only with things like flat plastic or such. Even then the velcro has a tendency to pull everything away if your not careful. I tried also leaving it in a warm place to aid the adhesive with no luck, so for using on fabric I would be suprised if it even lasted one or two velcro rips.

Save the cash and get a needle & thread.

 

[Perrari]

Ideal for locating both sides so shat they meet perfectly, but will also need stitching to last.

 

[jim.b]

id advise if your going to stich it dont use the sticky back stuff or you will end up with sticky crap all over your needles, we use it here at work and most of the time we use a staple gun to keep it in place as its only for a day or so depending on what we have in.

 

[Gray]

No, its crap. Get the sew on stuff

 

[treadlightly]

Well, that's a pretty clear response. I'll give it a miss. Thanks for your help guys.

 

[bilmo-p5]

I've always thought that it was sticky to hold it in place whist you sew it on. I've used it that way and not had the needles clag up.

+1 for the durability of the adhesive.

 

[treadlightly]

I've always thought that it was sticky to hold it in place whist you sew it on. I've used it that way and not had the needles clag up.

+1 for the durability of the adhesive.

But you need to sew it, you can't just rely on the adhesive?

 

[bilmo-p5]

But you need to sew it, you can't just rely on the adhesive?

Yes, I would always sew it on.

 

[treadlightly]

Yes, I would always sew it on.

OK, thanks...

 

[Gray]

I velcro'd a bivvy bag to a sleeping bag. Pulled off straight away