EYELET
EYELET
Metal Grommets in Copper Aluminium and Iron for Bags and Footwear!
Metal hardware eyelets, often simply called "eyelets" or "grommets" in daily life, are fundamental hardware accessories widely used in footwear, apparel, leather goods, canvas products, and more. They are not just guides for shoelaces but also play an indispensable role in strengthening product structure, extending lifespan, and enhancing design aesthetics.
We offer a variety of eyelet sizes, ranging from 6 to 20mm in outer diameter (grommets spec),to precisely match various projects. The materials used for manufacturing metal eyelets are diverse, chosen based on product requirements, cost considerations, and desired appearance, and customized according to requirements. Different metal materials affect the strength, luster, and rust resistance of the eyelets.
Besides their practical function, metal eyelets also enhance the overall design, adding style and detail to the product's appearance, making them popular among major footwear and bag brands.
Product Specifications and Customization Services
The choice of eyelet material depends primarily on the product's durability requirements, the usage environment, and cost considerations. Our company produces a full range of eyelets (corners) with outer diameters (OD) ranging from 6mm to 20.5mm, and we offer comprehensive customization services, capable of precisely tailoring eyelets to your design requirements.
Main metal material
- Copper: It has good ductility and corrosion resistance, is easy to process and shape, and has a good surface texture after electroplating, making it a common choice for mid-to-high-end products.
- Iron: Relatively low cost, high hardness, suitable for mass production. To prevent rust, iron eyelets are usually treated with surface treatments such as electroplating or baking paint.
- Stainless steel: Possesses superior resistance to rust and acids/alkalis, and also boasts high strength, making it particularly suitable for outdoor products, military boots, or products with special durability requirements.
- Aluminum: Lightweight and rust-resistant, making it suitable for products that prioritize lightweight design.
Common processing methods
- Electroplating: A metal film is attached to the surface, which can present a variety of metallic lusters such as nickel, gold, bronze, and antique bronze, while also improving the ability to resist oxidation and wear.
- Baking paint: After spraying various colors of paint, it is baked at high temperature to ensure the coating adheres firmly. A wide range of colors are available, allowing for the creation of diverse visual effects.
- Acid-resistant treatment: Special treatment is carried out to enhance its acid resistance in response to specific environmental requirements.
Eyelets are commonly used functional and decorative hardware components in footwear, apparel, and bags.Their primary purpose is to reinforce hole structures, extend product lifespan, and enhance overall design style.They are small yet essential details that balance structure and aesthetics.
Main Functions
- Reinforcement: Prevents lace holes and ventilation holes from tearing or enlarging under prolonged tension and friction.
- Lacing Guidance: Helps shoelaces glide smoothly through the holes, reducing friction and wear while improving comfort.
- Ventilation / Drainage: Eyelets with perforated or mesh designs serve as ventilation or drainage holes in sports shoes and boat shoes to keep them dry and breathable.
- Decoration & Branding: The outer ring can be engraved, etched, or laser-marked with brand logos and finished with electroplating, painting, or coloring to enhance brand identity and visual appeal.
Applications
- Footwear: Sneakers, casual shoes, hiking boots, safety shoes.
- Apparel: Hats, jackets, hoodies, workwear.
- Bags & Leather Goods: Backpacks, handbags, belts, luggage.
- Outdoor Equipment: Tents, canvas covers, sunshades.
- Other Fields: Pet accessories, safety gear, camping equipment, and more.