3M reclosable fasteners design guide User Manual

When the two sides are
pressed together, hundreds
of stiff hooks mesh with
pliable loops for quick
closure. You just pull
apart to open. Choose
adhesive backings for
bonding to a wide a
variety of surfaces.

3M

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Scotchmate

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Reclosable Fasteners family

for thousands of easy openings and closings

Liner

Pressure 
sensitive 
adhesive

Pressure 
sensitive 
adhesive

Liner

3M

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Dual Lock

™

Reclosable Fasteners family for

hundreds of closures with greater holding power

When the two sides are 
pressed together, hundreds
of mushroom-shaped stems
interlock. “Snap”announces
that the fastener is engaged.
Compared to hook and
loop, tensile strength is
greater with 5x more 
holding power. Choose
adhesive-backed for a wide
a variety of surfaces or
plain-backed for sewing,
stapling or ultrasonic
welding into place.

• Aerospace

• Automotive Interiors

• Commercial Vehicles 

(trucks, trailers, buses 

and rail cars)

• Home and Office

• Electronics and Electrical

• Marine

• P.O.P. and Displays

Liner

Pressure 
sensitive 
adhesive

Interlocking 
stems

Pressure 
sensitive 
adhesive

Liner

3M

™

Scotchmate

™

Thin Reclosable       

Fasteners are available when you want   

low profile, less weight and quick grab.

3M

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Dual Lock

™

Low Profile Reclosable   

Fasteners are available when you want features  

similar to standard 3M

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Dual Lock

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Reclosable   

Fasteners, but a thinner version.

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Loop

Hook