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marty · Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Arlington, MA USA

I would like to find some narrow velcro strips. The narrowest that I've found is 3/4 inch. I've seen narrower strips used in all sorts of products, but haven't been able to find a place to purchase it.

Thanks in advance.
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Charles Bojarski · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 7:20 am Post subject:

Marty:

Did you try your local DIY store or your local hardware store? They carry velco by the rolls and different widths (Sorry Steve).

You can always use a straight edge and utility knife and cut your own widths.

Good winds...Charlie

marty · Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Arlington, MA USA

The local hardware and fabric places don't have the narrower stuff.

I wouldn't have asked if Steve had it listed in the catalog. I did a google search which uncovered several possibilities, but I thought I might get the names of places that people liked to buy this sort of stuff.
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Stan · Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 762 Location: San Diego

Marty,
It seems to be out there. This place has PSA Velcro down to 1/4 inch.
http://www.industrialwebbing.com/Buy_Products.html

Stan

Charles Bojarski · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 11:43 am Post subject:

Marty:

Steve carries velcro. Look under notions. The narrowest he has is 5/8" wide.

Good winds...Charlie

marty · Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Arlington, MA USA

It's interesting that they have the sticky backed stuff down to 1/4 inch, but the sew on stuff is 5/8 inch.
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Charles Bojarski · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 7:00 pm Post subject:

Marty:

You can always do a few stitches through the self adhesive type. I used some last year on the flap of a kite bag and it's still sticking. I never got around to sewing it.

Good winds....Charlie

KiteSquid · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 7:37 am Post subject:

If I need narrow Velcro, I hot cut a strip out of wider stock.

Not as pretty but it works...
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Dorsal · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 9:47 pm Post subject:

I don't even bother with the Hot Knife, just a good sharp pair of scissors. After all, it's going to get sewn into place anyway, right?
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marty · Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Arlington, MA USA

Hey Dennis,

The velcro is for vent patches and to close the pocket on vents.

I guess it doesn't take much wear and tear in this application, just figured it would look cleaner with a finished edge.
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