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Snap Fasteners
A snap fastener (also called snap, popper, or press button) is a closure system
used to fasten two sheets of material together. It is commonly used as an
alternative to zippers and buttons because it is simple to open and close.
Types of Snap Fasteners
The socket is the most common starting point in
the selection of snap fastener sets. It is the type, size, strength and action
of the socket that define the selection of the additional parts to complete the
set. Below are the major categories of sockets and their typical applications.
Also see:
Snap Fastener Components
Methods of Attachment
Click on an image to see all our options for that snap system, or make a
selection from the "Snap Fasteners" section of the drop-down menu above.
Round Spring Socket
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The classic American fastener
- Commercial and industrial applications.
- Largest variety of strength options
- Satisfies the most demanding closure requirements
Typical applications include apparel, handbags, packaging and military.
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Parallel Spring Socket
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The aesthetic option
- Noiseless
- Opens with a smooth action
Typical applications include leather jackets,
purses, medical and electrical.
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Segmented Spring Socket
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The economical solution
Typically used for Light-duty applications such as key fob holders, eyeglass cases,
cardboard folders and
light packaging (pens, etc.) |
Garment Socket
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Economical, light-duty option
Typically used on children's clothing and other light-duty applications.
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Medical/Electrical Socket
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Variation of the Parallel Spring
Configured to complete electrical
connections.
Used in LED leads, EKG leads and stud patches. |
Handbag/Purse/Wallet
Non-magnetic |
Magnetic |
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Large closure systems
Socket, stud and washers (if non-magnetic); magnetic option also
available.
Used for handbags, purses and wallets. |
One-Way Socket
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Security option
Will separate from the female side only when
pulled from a certain direction.
Typically used
by law enforcement and military to secure weapons. |
Sew-on Snaps
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Sewing Supplies Snaps
We have snap fasteners available that can be sewed onto fabric using a
needle and thread.
Typically used for crafts projects and infants' clothing. |
Types of Snap Fastener Caps
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Eyelet (aka Blind Eyelet)
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An eyelet can be crushed or rolled (if it has an open end). |
Capped Eyelet (aka capped post)
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A
capped eyelet can be crushed but not rolled |
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| Domed Cap |
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| Square Cap |
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| Leather Covered Cap |
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| Colored Cap |
Hover here
to see all our color options.
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| Decorative Cap |
We have a large selection of decorative caps:
24 Ligne
(5/8" diameter)
36 Ligne
(7/8" diameter)
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