RIVET
RIVET
Rivets are commonly used in handbag products for both functional and decorative purposes. They provide reinforcement at high-stress areas—such as where different pieces of material join—and add a stylish, industrial touch to the design. Rivets also are small powerful components used in footwear manufacturing to join materials securely.
RIVET
Rivets / Studs:In the apparel and leather goods industry, rivets—also called clinch rivets, bag-mouth rivets, or decorative studs—are permanent metal fasteners.
They typically consist of two parts:
Cap / Head: The decorative component visible on the product surface.
Post / Nail: A hollow or solid shank that passes through the material layers and is clinched together with the cap.
Rivets are installed by riveting, compressing two or more layers (e.g., heavy fabric or leather) into a tight, permanent joint that is strong and non-removable.
HOLLOW RIVET
Hollow rivets are common metal fasteners. They feature a hollow core (either semi-hollow or fully hollow) and are secured by flanging or curling the rivet's back. This structure reduces forming force and damage to the base material, while offering advantages such as lightweight, stable strength, and aesthetic appeal.
The rivet's head can be customized with a flat, round, or decorative design. It is widely used in apparel, footwear, leather goods, and various bags.
BIFURCATED RIVET
A split rivet (also called a split-tail or bifurcated rivet) features two pronged “legs” at the tail. The design offers greater penetrability; during setting, the legs splay outward to bite into the substrate. It can be fixed without a backing die, providing strong grip where layer thickness varies or with fibrous materials (cardboard/fibreboard/fabric).