Why the hatred for Velcro?

[Grant Lamontagne]

In this recent poll/thread most of those who commented were anti Velcro, and I am just wondering what is it that you folk don't like about it?

Anyone care to fill in the blanks?

Def

[EZ822]

I don't like it because it wears out over time and the sheath will not close properly.

[parnass]

Velcro Pros:

Tolerant of misaligned mating piece.
Won't scratch walls or doorways if you pass too close.
Rust proof.

Velcro Cons:

Short life
Attracts and retains lint, dirt, hair, etc.
Noisey


I prefer a metal snap.

[jzmtl]

Wears out, and a little of snow makes it useless.

[Pacu]

metal snap here too

velcro looks like crap in about a month or two, nylon sheath doesn't age well, looks ratty where as a well used leather sheath develops patina, cool battle scars.

Case in point...my gerber 600 nylon/velcro sheath is as ugly as a mud fence
my leather wave sheath looks rugged...like if Magnum PI carried a multi or Walker Texas Ranger...that's what theirs would look like. Maybe the Fall Guy too

[Gadget Guy]

I love velcro!   

[edap617]

I love velco too.

[Threeme2189]

Button snaps last longer and are more secure, but velcro works well until it gets gummed up or worn out.

[jzmtl]

Oh and I don't hate it, actually I prefer the type with both velcro and snap.

[nuphoria]

My main beef with it is that it totally ruins a lot of other things it comes in to contact with.

Things like soft synthetic materials on coat scuffs for instance. I know this is isn't always relevant when it comes to pouches of course, but if they are anywhere near your clothes it can be an utter PITA

[cerbera147]

I think Velcro has its place in this world. For example my Triple Mag Holder that sticks nicely inside the Velcroed wall in my Fatboy    That will not come across the wear and tear of 'outer Velcro'.

It really doesn't age well if used a lot 

The big positive with Velcro as Parnass said it that you don't have to be exact when closing a pouch etc. Also if it is the real stuff it is very secure 

Just so damn noisy 

[sawman]

So then is it safe to say a little velcro is Ok in moderation 

[Gareth]

What most folks here have said: stops being secure when old or clogged up. 

BTW I don't hate it, it's just that if I had the pick of two, otherwise identical, sheaths I'd go for the one with a metal snap.

[Styerman]

Wears out quick , and is a bitch to replace when it does , very noisy , sucks rocks when wet .

That said , it has it's place .

Chris

[rlocock]

Wears out quick, very noisy, collects all sorts of bits,seeds,fluff,etc.