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Different Types of Snaps and Buttons

 Different Types of Snap & Button

Basic Types of Snaps & Buttons

Jeans Button

What is a Jeans Button

A Jeans Button is generally used as a method of fastening for denim trousers or denim jackets. 

On childrenswear garments a Jeans button is also used as a fastening on Dungarees.

A Jeans Button consists of 2 components - The Jeans Button & Jeans Button tack. 

Jeans Button Arrow Tack

What is a Jeans Button Tack

A jeans button tack attaches through the fabric and secures into the base of the jeans button.


Jeans Rivet 

What is a Jeans Rivet

A Jeans Rivet is commonly used as a method of pocket reinforcement for denim trousers, 

also as a means of decoration on a garment. A Jeans Rivet set consists of 2 components -

The Jeans Rivet & Jeans rivet tack.

Jeans Rivet Nail 

What is a Jeans Rivet Tack

A jeans rivet nail attaches through the fabric and secures into the base of the jeans rivet.


Snap Cap 

A SNAP CAP is the component part most likely to be used as the decorative feature on a garment.
SNAP CAPS are available in a range of sizes, normally 13mm / 15mm or 18mm diameter, and in a variety of designs and metal finishes.
A SNAP CAP is one of the FOUR components that make up a FOUR PART SNAP FASTENER combination.

'S' SPRING TYPE SNAP

So called as the socket (female part) incorporates a parallel spring mechanism which engages the stud (male part). These springs are very similar in shape to the letter S.
This type of fastener is traditionally used on outerwear (all ages), often on overshirts and also on leather goods.
S Spring type must only be used on WOVEN FABRICS - NOT KNITTED. 

COMPONENT PARTS OF THE S-SPRING TYPE SNAP

SNAP CAP

SNAP CAP

A snap cap is the component part most likely to be used as the decorative feature on a garment

 and is covered in detail in the previous section.


SOCKET

SOCKET

This component attaches with the cap through the garment fabric. This is often referred to as the

 FEMALE part of the 4 part set.


STUD

STUD

This component, often referred to as the MALE part of the 4 part set is the component part that 

fits into the socket to give the SNAP.


POST

POST

This component, often referred to as a stud eyelet attaches through the garment fabric and is 

assembled with the stud.


RING SPRING TYPE SNAP

So called as the socket (female part) incorporates a single spring in the shape of a split ring. This fits around the inside diameter of the socket to engage the stud (male part).
Ring Spring type must only be used on WOVEN FABRICS - NOT KNITTED.

COMPONENT PARTS OF THE RING SPRING SNAP

SNAP CAP

SNAP CAP

A snap cap is the component part most likely to be used as the decorative feature on a garment 

and is covered in detail in the previous section.


SOCKET

SOCKET

This component attaches with the cap through the garment fabric. This is is often referred to as the FEMALE part of the 4 part set.


STUD

STUD

This component, often referred to as the MALE part of the 4 part set is the component part that fits into the socket to give the SNAP.


POST

POST

This component, often referred to as a stud eyelet attaches through the garment fabric and is 

assembled with the stud.


PRONG TYPE SNAP

This type of product is manufactured in 3 standards sizes of open prongs, LIGNE 14, LIGNE15 and LIGNE 16. The snap is produced on this product by the construction of a petal like socket (female) which engages the stud (male).
This product is suitable for use on knitted fabrics due to the construction of the five pronged ring which attaches with either the socket or the stud. A LIGNE is a measurement equivalent to 1/40th of an inch and the size of the product relates to the diameter of the open prong.

COMPONENT PARTS OF PRONG TYPE SNAP

OPEN PRONG

POST

The open prong is available in a range of metal finishes and also in a range of colors.

The colored open prongs are enamel painted. 

SOCKET

POST

This component attaches with the open prong through the garment fabric. This component is

often referred to as the FEMALE part of the set.


STUD

POST

This component, often referred to as the MALE part of the 4 part set is the component part that 

fits into the socket to give the SNAP.

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