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Say Goodbye to Boring Straps: Upgrade with Suede-x and Halco’s Designer Backings


Add style, function, and branding to your hook & loop straps with Halco’s exclusive backing options.

If your product includes a strap, pull tab, or belt—why settle for plain and utilitarian? Whether in medical, military, soft goods, or orthopedic applications, hook & loop straps are often overlooked as a design element. But with Halco’s premium designer backings, your strap doesn’t just have to work well—it can look great too.

Elevate Your Product with Suede-x

Introducing Suede-x—Halco’s signature designer backing that brings elegance to everyday fastening solutions. Featuring a soft, velvety nubuck texture, Suede-x instantly enhances the appearance and feel of:

  • Pull tabs and belts
  • Medical device straps
  • Apparel closures
  • Packaging and branding components

Stand out from the competition with a more refined, polished look.

Add tactile softness to create a premium user experience.

Create brand distinction in industries where aesthetics are often an afterthought.

Print Your Brand. Build Recognition.

Looking for a functional way to boost brand visibility? Suede-x is ideal for pad printing logos and graphics, turning any strap into a mini-billboard for your brand. It’s a simple yet powerful way to reinforce your product’s identity at every touchpoint.

Request a Suede-x sample and see how it elevates your product.

Explore More Designer Hook & Loop Backings

In addition to Suede-x, Halco offers several exclusive strap backing options designed to enhance functionality and visual appeal:

Carbon Fiber

Silicone Backing

  • Prevents sliding or shifting
  • Perfect for applications where grip matters

Web Loop

  • Speeds up production
  • Saves labor with easy integration—no sewing required

Each option is engineered to deliver specific functional benefits while adding a distinctive visual edge to your strap design.

Design Without Limits

Too often, straps are designed with only cost and function in mind. But every strap is an opportunity to enhance user experience, differentiate your product, and add brand value.

Whether you’re in early-stage design or rethinking your current options, Halco’s team of custom fastening experts can help you:

  • Select the ideal materials for comfort and durability
  • Incorporate branding and custom visuals
  • Improve aesthetics without compromising performance

Let’s Make Your Strap the Highlight, Not an Afterthought

Whether you’re designing for medical wearables, tactical gear, or custom soft goods, Halco offers the premium options you didn’t know existed—but won’t want to go without.

Contact us today to request samples, explore materials, or discuss your next strap project.