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George de Mestral
Swiss engineer, inventor of the velcro system (1907-1990) · Switzerland · Scientists · Died at 82
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Something wrong?George de Mestral was a Swiss electrical engineer who invented the hook and loop fastener which he named Velcro.
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About this person
Country
Switzerland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1990 · aged 82
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