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A flexible fabric fastener comprising a flexible and stretchable polyester and rubber material onto which Velcro.RTM.-type nylon loops or hooks are woven therethrough. The Velcro.RTM.-type hooks or loops are woven into patterned portions of the elastic base of the flexible fabric fastener. The Velcr

A flexible fabric fastener comprising a flexible and stretchable polyester and rubber material onto which Velcro.RTM.-type nylon loops or hooks are woven therethrough. The Velcro.RTM.-type hooks or loops are woven into patterned portions of the elastic base of the flexible fabric fastener. The Velcro.RTM.-type hooks and loops pattern are secured in place by a composity polyester and rubber locking thread. When applied to a compression garment or other stretch fabric, the flexible fabric fastener would be able to stretch along with the garment thereby reducing the difficulty of applying garments to a patient or any garment or product needing a closing device that self sizes.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A flexible fabric fastener for fastening a first end of a garment to a second end of the garment, comprising:a first strip of flexible elastic mesh material having a top surface, said first strip sewn to the first end of the garment; havinghook material installed throug

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A flexible fabric fastener for fastening a first end of a garment to a second end of the garment, comprising:a first strip of flexible elastic mesh material having a top surface, said first strip sewn to the first end of the garment; havinghook material installed through to at least a portion or portions of the top surface of said first strip;a second strip of elastic flexible mesh material having a top surface, said second strip of material sewn to the second end of the garment; andloop material installed through to at least a portion or portions of the top surface of said second strip;wherein when tension is applied to either the first end of the garment or the second end of the garment, at least one or more of said strips of flexible elastic material would stretch to more easily accommodate the wearer of the garment when said first strip of material is removably attached to said second strip of material, thereby securing the first end of the garment to the second end of the garment.