Innovative Fastening for Back Braces
Back supports and braces are essential medical devices, helping patients stabilise the spine, manage pain and aid recovery. For manufacturers, the key challenge lies in combining strong, reliable fastening with all-day comfort. HALCO has partnered with a leading European manufacturer of back supports and braces to meet this need, supplying our HALCO FLEX Elastic Hook alongside our HALCO COMFORT Velour Loop. Together, these solutions deliver secure, adaptable and skin-friendly performance.
A back support must hold firm without restricting natural movement. Standard fastening systems can be rigid, creating pressure points or irritation that discourage patients from wearing their brace consistently. This is a critical issue, as patient compliance directly affects the effectiveness of the device. Our customer needed a fastening system that adapted with the body while remaining secure and comfortable for extended wear.
HALCO FLEX Elastic Hook is designed for applications where flexibility is key. Its elasticated properties allow the fastener to stretch and move with the patient, creating a brace that supports without restricting mobility. It also allows for micro-adjustments, so wearers can achieve the right fit for their needs. For clinicians, this means a fastening that holds reliably but is easy to adjust or release when required.
 HALCO FLEX Elastic Hook
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To complement this, the manufacturer uses HALCO COMFORT Velour Loop. This is our softest loop, created for skin-contact applications. In a back brace, it ensures the fastening surface feels gentle and reduces the risk of irritation or chafing, even when worn for long periods. Comfort may seem like a small detail, but it is often the difference between a brace that is worn and one that gets discarded.
 HALCO COMFORT Velour Loop
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By combining HALCO FLEX and HALCO COMFORT, our customer can offer a premium back support product that delivers stability, adaptability and comfort. At HALCO, we understand that fasteners are more than closures. They influence usability, safety and long-term outcomes. Through our elasticated and comfort-driven solutions, we continue to help healthcare manufacturers design devices that patients trust and wear with confidence. If you have an upcoming medical project, view our range of fastening solutions here or contact our hook and loop experts today.
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