About Us
WHO IS HALCO?
Halco is a leader in specialty reclosable hook and loop fastening solutions. We’re unique in that we offer our own comprehensive hook and loop product line, but also partner with other specialty materials manufacturers like 3M, Avery and Solventum for additional fastening solutions and adhesives. We have intimate relationships in the industry along with proprietary converting knowledge and focus. We listen intently to your needs, respond quickly, and custom convert to your requirements using the most innovative converting processes, fastening materials, and adhesive systems in the market today.
- Specialty Reclosable Hook and Loop Fasteners
- Die-Cutting and Converting Capabilities
- Halco & 3M Specialty Adhesives
- Custom Design and Fabricated Products
MANUFACTURING
Halco’s customer-first approach extends well beyond custom converting. Our manufacturing operations are built for flexibility in hook and loop production, allowing us to support both high-volume programs and highly customized solutions. From dye-matched colors and custom die-cut components to fabricated assemblies, we work closely with manufacturers to deliver exactly what their application requires. With low minimum order quantities and fast prototype turnaround directly on our factory floor, customers can iterate faster, reduce risk, and bring new product designs to market with confidence.
- ISO 9001 Certified
- Large Volume Capacity
- Custom Adhesive Lamination
- Small Prototype Runs
- Customized Materials (Width, Color, Shape, Printing, Release Liner, etc.)
- Finished Soft Goods Fabrication Including Sewing and Welding
OUR CORE VALUES
- We are passionate about the solutions our products provide.
- We move quickly because time is precious.
- We always strive to provide superior quality, value, and service.
- We care for society and the environment.
OUR MISSION
- Help manufacturers succeed by creating fastening systems that improve their products.
OUR FOCUS
Early on, we identified a clear gap in the North American market for hook and loop fastening systems. Large hook and loop manufacturers were primarily focused on high-volume manufacturing for distribution, while local converters typically specialized in tapes or foams and did not offer their own hook and loop product lines. What was missing was an agile, hook and loop–focused specialist built to work directly with manufacturers, engineers, and product designers.
Halco was created to fill that gap.
Solving Complex Hook & Loop Challenges for Manufacturers
Engineers and designers face real challenges when selecting the right hook and loop fastener. The range of available products is extensive—spanning ultra-thin, conformable materials for medical and wearable applications to heavy-duty industrial fastening systems, each with unique performance requirements.
In addition, many hook and loop constructions incorporate pressure-sensitive adhesives, which introduce an added layer of complexity. Adhesive chemistry, surface compatibility, temperature resistance, and cycle life must all be considered alongside the hook and loop material itself. This is where specialized expertise matters.
Custom Converting Built Around Your Process
Manufacturers rarely need off-the-shelf materials. They need hook and loop solutions that integrate seamlessly into their product design and manufacturing workflow.
Halco provides in-house converting services, including:
- Custom adhesive lamination
- Precision slitting and relining
- Die-cut components
- Printing and specialty packaging
Hook and loop fasteners have unique nuances that demand experience. Working with a dedicated specialist like Halco helps eliminate risk, reduce lead times, and ensure consistent, production-ready performance.
Strategic Locations. Fast, Reliable Supply.
With strategic locations in California and Texas, Halco USA supports fast delivery across the western, central, and midwestern United States. We maintain significant inventory, including hard-to-find specialty hook and loop products, and ship to all U.S. states, Mexico, and every Canadian province.
For European customers, our partner Halco Europe provides local manufacturing expertise and regional support across Europe.
How Hook & Loop Technology Began
Inspired by nature, perfected by innovation.
In 1948, a Swiss engineer made an observation that would quietly change fastening technology forever. While walking in the countryside with his dog, he noticed how stubbornly the burrs from a cocklebur plant clung to his clothing and his dog’s fur. The tiny seeds were remarkably difficult to remove—yet they attached effortlessly.
Curious by nature and an inventor by trade, the engineer examined the burrs under a microscope. What he discovered was elegant in its simplicity: each seed was covered in microscopic hooks that latched onto loops found in fabric fibers, animal hair, and even human hair. That natural mechanism became the foundation for what we now know as hook and loop fastening.
The core principle has remained unchanged. Hundreds of tiny hooks engage with loops to create a strong, reliable, and re-closable bond. Over time, this simple idea has evolved into countless variations—engineered for different strengths, materials, appearances, and cycle life—serving industries and applications around the world.