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Press Fasteners And Eyelets glossary

This page collects terms related to metal parts used by setting, such as press fasteners, eyelets, and cap and close posts, as well as their parts, tools, and finishes.

34 terms

Trim categories

Button94 Lining29 Zipper50 Ribbon, Tape, Cord70 Interfacing55 Pocket Lining13 Sheeting13 Hook9 Elastic Band23 Lace33 Fusible Stay Tape13 Rib Knit9 Waistband Interlining2 Shoulder Pads10 Bra Pad5 Snap Button8 Sleeve Head Wadding6 Under Collar Felt9 Buckles And Rings39 Press Fasteners And Eyelets34 Button Loop・frog Button9 Thread36 Handicraft Supplies61 Sewing And Processing94 Formal Accessories55

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A3 terms

Air PressPneumatic press
An air press is a stationary machine that uses upper and lower dies d…
Antique Finish
Antique finish is a finish that gives the surface of metal press fast…
Anvil
An anvil is a receiving metal fitting for a striking tool or press ma…

B2 terms

Brass
Brass is an alloy whose main components are copper and zinc, and it i…
Button SealSnap washer
A button seal is a ring-shaped metal part used to hold and reinforce …

C2 terms

Cap Snap ButtonNeobar button
A cap snap button is a metal tack button used mainly on denim product…
Compatible Fabric ThicknessApplicable fabric thickness
Compatible fabric thickness refers to the range of thickness needed, …

D1 term

Double-sided Eyelet
A double-sided eyelet is an eyelet used to sandwich the front and bac…

E4 terms

Electrodeposition Coating
Electrodeposition coating is a surface finish in which metal parts ar…
Engagement Force
Engagement force is a performance value that indicates the force requ…
Eyelet
An eyelet is a ring-shaped accessory used to reinforce the area aroun…
Eyelet Washer
A washer is a ring-shaped backing part used in combination with cylin…

F1 term

Foot-operated Press MachineFoot-operated press
A foot-operated press machine is a stationary processing machine that…

H5 terms

Hand Press
A hand press is a manual attachment tool that is operated by hand wit…
Hand Setting
Hand setting is a method of attaching press fasteners, eyelets, and o…
Heavy-duty Snap
A Jumper Hook is a type of press fastener made of multiple metal part…
Hidden RivetHidden rivet (jeans)
A hidden rivet is a cap-and-close-style metal accessory used mainly t…
Hook ComponentsSnap components
hook components are the individual parts that make up a hook used for…

I1 term

Improper InstallationSetting defect
Improper installation refers to a condition in which press fasteners,…

N2 terms

Needle Detector CompatibleNeedle-detector safe
Needle detector compatible refers to the specifications of press fast…
Nickel-free
Nickel-free is a specification intended to reduce the use or release …

P5 terms

Plating
Plating is a surface treatment that coats the surface of metal press …
Pre-punched Hole
A pre-punched hole is a hole made in fabric in advance before attachi…
Press FastenerSnap button
A press fastener is a fastening device that is fastened and unfastene…
Prong HookProng snap
A prong hook is a type of press fastener in which prong-shaped legs a…
Pull-out StrengthPull-off strength
Pull-out strength is the force required to pull a component verticall…

R1 term

Rivet
A cap and close post is a fastening item for reinforcement or decorat…

S5 terms

S Spring / Ring SpringS-spring and ring-spring
S spring and ring spring are metal spring components built into the f…
Screw-type HookScrew-type snap
A screw-type hook is a type of hook that opens and closes by interloc…
Setting Tool
A setting tool is a dedicated tool used together with a hand press or…
Side Pull StrengthLateral pull strength
Side pull strength refers to the resistance to detachment and to tear…
Spring Snap
A spring hook is a type of metal press fastener used on apparel and a…

T1 term

Top CoatingPainted cap
Top coating is a finishing specification that applies paint to the to…

V1 term

Verdigris
Verdigris refers to the blue-green discoloration that occurs on the s…