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Because it is easy to use, maintenance free, and totally safe, the hook-and-loop fasteners have been used for just about every conceivable application where a temporary bond is required. It is especially popular in clothing where it replaces buttons or zippers, and as a shoe fastener for children who have not yet learned to tie shoelaces and for those who choose hook-and-loop over laces. A stronger version of the hook-and-loop material has even made it possible to create semi-permanent bonds (where it is extremely hard to separate the hooks from the loops), useful for higher stress applications (see section above). The strength of a hook and loop bond depends on how much surface area is in contact with the hooks: full-body hook and loop suits have been made that can hold a person to a suitably-covered wall. Hook and loop fasteners made from stainless steel are used in the automotive industry to attach parts such as bumpers. Rather than loosening the fasteners (as would happen with a bolt), the vibration of the automobile actually maintains the bond (since any hooks that come loose are more likely to re-attach due to random motion).