# Permanent Velcro Pads German Boffins Invent Serious Steel Velcro By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/german-boffins-steel-velcro References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/crazy-germans-invent-steel-velcro/) & [theregister](http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/04/steel_velcro/) When you absolutely need things to stick (permanently), you can turn to the inventions of steel [Velcro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-coded-packaging). These sturdy fasteners were developed by German boffins and can be used in [shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram) as well as for [medical bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bracesys-kevlar) and cable ties. Since synthetic Velcro often comes undone and usually isn’t that strong, these steel pads were created for even the use car assemblage and hanging façades on buildings. Just imagine when the day comes when all you have to do is unfasten the steel Velcro on a car, instead of pulling apart pieces with complicated tools. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steel Velcro:** The invention of steel Velcro presents disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries such as automotive assembly and construction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The use of steel Velcro in shoes could revolutionize the footwear industry by providing a more durable and secure fastening solution. - **Medical:** Steel Velcro can be utilized in medical bandages, offering a stronger and longer-lasting adhesive option for wound care. - **Cable Management:** The introduction of steel Velcro as cable ties could disrupt the cable management industry by providing a more robust and permanent fastening solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplified Fastener Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-coded-packaging.md) - [Indestructible Sleek Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indestructible-belt.md) - [Flexible Gel Glues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapidfuse-flex-gel-super-glue.md) - [Hardware-Free Towel Hooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adhesive-towel-hooks.md) - [Natural-Looking Self-Stick Lashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfstick-xtension-strips.md) - [Repurposed Industrial Plastic Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinfix.md) - [Wall-Mounted Wall Rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velto.md) - [Fabric Sticker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-sticker.md) - [Edible Food-Safe Adhesives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastee-tape.md)