Designed for PVC and vinyl: The specialist PS18 acrylic adhesive is formulated for PVC, vinyl and other substrates containing plasticisers, providing a more suitable fastening solution than standard-purpose adhesive-backed tape.
Choose the fastening component: Order Hook only, Loop only or a matching Hook and Loop set, allowing replacement of one existing side or creation of a complete reusable fastening system.
Strong self-adhesive backing: The high-tack water-based acrylic adhesive attaches without drilling, screws or sewing and develops its maximum bond after firm application and appropriate curing time.
Useful for displays and fabrication: Suitable for Foamex exhibition boards, signs, display panels, rigid plastics, metal, glass, sealed wood and card where removable access or repeated opening is required.
Multiple practical variations: Select 20mm tape for compact fastening work or 50mm tape for a broader contact area, with 1m, 5m and full 25m roll lengths available.

VELCRO® Brand PS18 Black Self-Adhesive Hook and Loop Tape

This genuine VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fastening tape uses the specialist PS18 adhesive system, developed for PVC, vinyl and other materials containing plasticisers. It provides a reusable fastening for applications where components need to be opened, removed, adjusted or repositioned without permanent mechanical fixings.

The high-tack water-based acrylic adhesive is also suitable for many clean, smooth surfaces, including Foamex exhibition board, metal, glass, sealed wood, rigid plastic and card. This makes the tape particularly useful for display manufacturing, signage, exhibition stands, access panels, retail fixtures and general workshop fabrication.

Select Hook, Loop or a complete set

Hook only: The firmer fastening component, supplied when replacement Hook tape or attachment to an existing compatible Loop surface is required.
Loop only: The softer mating component, supplied when replacement Loop tape or attachment to an existing compatible Hook surface is required.
Hook and Loop set: Includes equal selected lengths of both components. A 5m set, for example, contains 5m of Hook tape and 5m of Loop tape.

Surface preparation and application

Apply only to a clean, dry and smooth surface. Remove dust, grease, polish, moisture and loose material before fitting. Cut the tape to the required length, peel away the release liner and press the adhesive side firmly and evenly into place.

Avoid touching the exposed adhesive during installation. Allow approximately 24 hours for the adhesive to develop its full bond before repeatedly opening the fastener or applying a significant load.

Suitable applications include:

PVC and vinyl products
Foamex signs and exhibition displays
Retail display panels and point-of-sale materials
Removable access panels and equipment covers
Metal, glass and rigid plastic components
Card displays, presentation boards and fabrication work

PS18 is not recommended for polyethylene or polypropylene. Adhesion can also vary with plastic formulation, coatings, surface texture, contamination and operating conditions, so test a small concealed area before completing critical or large-scale installations.

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Brand: VELCRO® Brand
Product type: Self-adhesive hook and loop fastening tape
Adhesive system: PS18 high-tack water-based acrylic adhesive
Colour: Black
Fastener options: Hook only, Loop only or matching Hook and Loop set
Available widths: 20mm and 50mm
Available lengths: 1m, 5m and 25m
Primary surfaces: PVC, vinyl and other substrates containing plasticisers
Other suitable surfaces: Foamex, metal, glass, sealed wood, rigid plastic and card
Application: Peel-and-stick pressure-sensitive backing
Bond development: Allow approximately 24 hours after application before placing the fastening under significant load
Not recommended for: Polyethylene, polypropylene, fabric, continuously submerged applications or unsuitable unsealed and contaminated surfaces
Typical uses: Exhibition displays, signage, access panels, vinyl products, equipment mounting, retail displays and general fabrication

VELCRO® Brand Tape	Best For	Suitable Surfaces	Do Not Use On	Key Difference
PS14 Standard Self-Adhesive Tape	General-purpose indoor fastening, displays, signs, access panels, household organisation and light commercial applications.	Clean, smooth metal, glass, sealed wood, painted wallboard, cardboard, acrylic and many rigid plastic surfaces.	PVC, flexible vinyl, highly plasticised materials, polyethylene, polypropylene, fabric, underwater applications or unsuitable porous surfaces.	Standard woven Hook and Loop construction with a general-purpose adhesive for clean, smooth surfaces.
PS18 Self-Adhesive Tape for PVC & Vinyl Recommended option for this listing	PVC, vinyl, Foamex, exhibition displays, signs, plastic fabrication, access panels and applications involving plasticised substrates.	Suitable PVC and vinyl materials, Foamex, metal, glass, sealed wood, cardboard and many medium or high-surface-energy rigid plastics.	Polyethylene, polypropylene, fabric, underwater applications or contaminated, loose and unsuitable porous surfaces.	High-tack water-based acrylic adhesive developed for PVC, vinyl and plasticised materials where standard adhesive tape may be unsuitable.
Heavy Duty ULTRA-MATE® Tape	Heavier mounting jobs, tools, equipment, large displays, removable panels, workshop organisation and demanding fastening applications.	Clean, smooth metal, glass, sealed wood, acrylic, cardboard, painted wallboard, tiles and many rigid plastic surfaces.	PVC, flexible vinyl, highly plasticised materials, fabric, dashboards, underwater applications or weak painted and unstable surfaces.	Moulded ULTRA-MATE® Hook offers greater holding strength than standard woven Hook and Loop tape for suitable mounting surfaces.

Why choose PS18? PS18 is the recommended VELCRO® Brand adhesive option for suitable PVC, vinyl, Foamex and other plasticised surfaces. Standard PS14 and Heavy Duty adhesive tapes may not provide a reliable bond on these materials.

Important: Adhesive performance depends on the surface material, preparation, temperature, load direction and installation conditions. Clean and dry the surface, press the tape firmly into position and allow up to 24 hours for the adhesive bond to develop before applying a substantial load.

Always test a small concealed area before completing a large, valuable or safety-critical installation. Do not use for personal restraint, overhead safety support or applications where fastening failure could cause injury or damage.

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