wide Loop fabrics
What Are Wide Loop Fabrics?
Complete hook and loop closure systems — not just the fabric
Most wide loop fabrics are sold by textile manufacturers who supply the loop material but have no expertise in the hook fastener, adhesive, or attachment system that makes the closure actually work. Halco is different. We engineer and supply the complete closure system — wide loop fabric paired with the right hook product, adhesive, and converting services — so you have a fully integrated fastening system from day one.
Halco’s wide loop fabrics are available in knit and woven constructions in widths up to 54″ and 60,″ respectively. Both constructions can be slit, die-cut, or fabricated to your exact specifications. Most importantly, you get access to Halco’s technical knowledge of hook and loop engagement to help you select the right hook type, adhesive backing, and attachment method for your specific performance requirements.
Wide loop fabric is commonly laminated, adhered, or welded to backing materials such as polyurethane foams or specialty substrates to create a soft, comfortable, and durable fastening surface. Halco provides adhesive-based lamination services for customers who need wide loop adhered to foam or other backing materials.
Experience the Halco Difference
- Total system expertise: Halco supplies both the wide loop fabric and the matched hook attachment system — including adhesive-backed hook products engineered for your substrate — so you get a closure system that’s been designed to work seamlessly.
- Engineered performance matching: Different hook types deliver varying peel strength, shear strength, and cycle life characteristics. Halco helps you select the right hook and loop combination for your application rather than leaving you to figure it out on your own.
- Lamination services: Halco offers adhesive-based lamination of wide loop to polyurethane foam and other backing materials for customers who need a finished composite material.
- Custom color program: Dye-to-match any Pantone color with low minimums — typically under $1,000 — so your wide loop fabric matches your product’s color specifications.
- Speed and flexibility: Get fast turnaround times for smaller and medium-sized projects, plus low minimum order requirements.
- In-stock options: Choose from a variety of wide loop fabrics, including coyote brown loop for military applications such as holsters, belts, bags, pouches, helmets, and vests.
Wide Loop Fabric Products
Common Applications
Industrial
Transportation
Medical & Personal Care
Military & Law Enforcement
Display & Exhibit
Custom Solutions & Converting
Need a specific size, material, or adhesive backing? Halco offers:
- Custom widths and lengths
- Specialty coatings and treatments
- Expert guidance for selecting the right fastener for your application
FAQs: WIDE Loop Fabrics
What IS A Wide Loop Fabric?
Wide loop fabric is a broad-width loop material used to cover large surface areas as part of a hook and loop fastening or display system. Wide loop fabrics function like a textile — covering surfaces such as tradeshow display boards, vehicle interiors, and golf simulator enclosures where a full-surface receptive material is needed to engage with hook fasteners.
What is the difference between knit loop and woven loop?
Knit loop fabrics are lighter weight with a lower profile, making them well-suited for medical devices, transport interiors, and display applications. Woven loop fabrics are thicker and deliver stronger peel and shear engagement with hook fasteners, making them a better choice for industrial, military, and heavy-duty closure systems.
Why should I buy wide loop from Halco instead of a textile supplier?
Most textile manufacturers sell loop fabric but have no expertise in the hook attachment system that completes the closure. Halco supplies both the wide loop and the matched hook product — including the right adhesive for your substrate — so you get a fully engineered fastening system from a single source.
What hook products pair with Halco’s wide loop fabrics?
Wide loop fabrics engage with a range of Halco woven and molded hook fasteners, depending on the cycle life, peel strength, and shear strength requirements. Halco’s technical team can help you select the optimal hook and loop combination for your specific design.
How is wide loop fabric customized?
For sizing customization, Halco slits wide loop from master rolls to custom widths using our rotary slitter or laser cuts medium widths that fit on our laser cutting table. We also offer dye-to-match color services and adhesive-based lamination of wide loop to foam and other backing materials.
Is wide loop fabric available in different colors?
Yes. Halco’s dye-to-match program can match any Pantone color with low minimum order quantities. Dye-to-match is valuable for branded environments like tradeshow exhibits, retail displays, and vehicle interiors where the loop surface is visible and color coordination matters.