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George de Mestral

Swiss engineer, inventor of the velcro system (1907-1990)

  • Fame51.9
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia3.9K
Lived 1907–1990, aged 83Switzerland
SwitzerlandSwitzerlandScientistsScientist
  • Wikipedia
    24 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1907–1990
    Aged 83
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
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Updated 2026-06-20

George de Mestral was a Swiss electrical engineer who invented the hook and loop fastener which he named Velcro.

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