Velcro 1950s. The fastener consisted of two components: a lineal fabric strip with tiny hooks that could "mate" with another fabric strip with smaller loops, attaching temporarily, until pulled apart. Initially made of cotton, which proved impractical, the fastener was eventually constructed with nylon and polyester. De Mestral gave the name "Velcro", a portmanteau of the French words "velour" ("velvet") and "crochet" ("hook"), to his invention as well as his company, which continues to manufacture and market the fastening system. Velcro Velcro BVBA is a privately held company that produces fasteners and other products. It is known for being the original
Swiss Militärblachen models differ in camouflage and part in fastening the buttons. They are sewn or riveted to the Militärblachen, very old models wearing the buttons on a strong string attached such that a button can be used on both sides - to the knob to the cord is pulled through the loop to the opposite side. Older Militärblachen have on one side the Swiss Military TAZ 83 camopattern, the new ones have on both sides a green camo pattern, who is not similar to the Swiss Military TAZ 90 patern. The Swiss Militärblache is square and has a side length of