The invention of Velcro was by George de Mestral, a Swiss electrical engineer. He invented the hook and loop fastener in the 1940s inspired by burrs that stuck to his clothes and his dog's fur during a walk in the Jura mountains of Switzerland. De Mestral patented the invention in 1955 after spending years developing a durable and practical fabric fastening system. The name "Velcro" is a combination of the French words "velours" (velvet) and "crochet" (hook). Velcro became widely used across industries, including aerospace, fashion, and healthcare.
