I have one of those magnetic bandages (nikken) that close with velcro/scotch. It is for my elbow and I wear it a lot. After just a few months the velcro is not catching. It was expensive and it took all my pain away. Can I resuscitate the velcro or should I patch it?
All you have to do is hold a flame close {not too close though} to the fuzzy part of the velcro . This will cause the fuzzy part to curl up again . As soon as you see the threads curling move the flame away. You must keep the flame moving . Do this very quickly And you should restore some strength in your velcro
By Claudia (Guest Post)
09/21/2005
If you can't revive it with a toothbrush, you can get two kinds at the fabric store.....sew-on and the kind with a sticky back.
By (Guest Post)
09/20/2005
Scrub the velcro 'teeth' with an old toothbrush. This may get the lint out. This was a friend's suggestion. Worked for her.
By (Guest Post)
09/20/2005
Buy velcro in a sewing store and replace it.
By siris (Guest Post)
09/20/2005
Sometimes the hook side (of the hook and loop as it is sometimes called) gets full of fuzz from the othe side. If you patiently pick it out with a needle or safety pin , it makes a big difference.