Restoring the velcro "stickiness"

[Doctor Hook 0]

I have a pair of well-used (about 6 years of weekly beer league use) Sher-Wood 5030 shoulder pads and I notice the bicep velcro doesn't stick well and comes unstuck just a few shifts in every time I play.

And yes, I have massive guns, but also I think it's because the velcro has lost its stickiness.

Anyone ever restore stickiness in shoulder pad velcro?

[jbss71 1]

if the fuzz is gone its done. if the 'Hooks' are full of crap you can clean it with a wire brush. if that doesnt work you could replace the Velcro. but i thought that 5030's were under $50 that would be the easiest way.

[AlphaSierra 1]

Any large box sewing shop carries velcro by the foot. You can replace it pretty easy by yourself.

[Monty22 834]

It's just the "loop" portion that wears out most if the time. Easy to sew on a replacemnet over the origional.

[bandits_5 18]

probably more trouble than its worth to fix those . I see them in most shops and sporting goods store's for 28 bucks. Maybe easier just to pick up a set or two

[Law Goalie 147]

It's just the "loop" portion that wears out most if the time. Easy to sew on a replacemnet over the origional.

Bingo.

[forbs02 20]

You can trim some of the "fuzz" off the loop part with some scissors. That is just a temporary fix though. You will eventually want to sew a whole new piece on.