<p>There is provided a loop laminate for use in a hook and loop fastening system or a hook and loop fastening system. The loop laminate first comprises a backing layer, having a first face and a second face. The backing layer has a plurality of elevated projections extending from at least the first face of the backing layer wherein some of the projections extend by a distance of at least 50µm. A loop material is attached to at least some of the projections such that said loop material is raised off the backing layer over at least some portion of the distance between adjacent attached projections to allow for hook heads of hooks to easily penetrate the loop material. The hook fastening material has hooks that are arranged in a manner so as to not substantially engage the projections when the hook fastener is engaged with the loop laminate.</p>
