Did You Know? Velcro Was Inspired by Sticky Plant Burrs!
An inventor studied burrs stuck to clothing and copied their hook-and-loop idea.
Nature Inspired an Invention! 🌱
Swiss engineer George de Mestral noticed burrs sticking to his clothes and his dog’s fur. Under a microscope, he saw tiny hooks and later developed Velcro.
Color & Discover 🎨
Color a burr with tiny hooks beside a backpack strap. Ask: What invention could nature inspire next?