Which way does velcro go?
As an occupational therapist, I attach all kinds of things with Velcro. It’s also known as hook and loop fasteners. I use Velcro for PECS cards, game cards, attaching stuff to my door, First-Then cards, and lots of other stuff. I asked myself, “What is the best way to mount Velcro?” Do the hooks/rough side go on the wall or the object?
Here’s the rule that I follow… the Velcro rule!
“Soft goes on the surface.”
Why?
- If you put the hooked side on the hand-held object, the picture, or whatever, then you can attach that object to felt, cloth, or headliner material
- Holding the rough side gives the user good tactile feedback. That makes it a little easier to figure how to place the object onto the soft side.
By picking one standard, all your items become compatible with one another. So even if you don’t have an immediate need, everyone is better off sticking to the standard “Soft goes on the surface.”
(I have to thank The Practical AAC for advice on this and the image!)