This invention refers to a hook component for use with a mating loop component for hook and loop fastening, the hook component including a hook backing (26) and a plurality of hooks (24) arranged in an array and protruding from one side of the hook backing to a nominal height, wherein the hook component further includes at least one row of edge transition members (74) protruding from the backing between one longitudinal edge thereof and the array of hooks, the edge transition members being of a height less than the nominal height of the hooks.
