Flat Head Rivet
Diameter:4~20 mm
RIVET
RIVET
Rivet, also known as pocket studs, decorative studs, are one of the most common metal fastening accessories in the clothing, footwear, leather goods, and bag industries. Invented by Jacob Davis, a 19th-century tailor, who noticed miners and laborers often complaining about the easily torn edges of their trouser pockets, he conceived of using metal rivets to reinforce these stress points, thus inventing modern jeans.
Today, the primary purpose of rivets
- Strength reinforcement: Especially suitable for high-stress areas such as pocket corners and side seams of jeans, effectively preventing fabric tearing.
- Aesthetic and decorative: As an exposed decorative component, rivets can greatly enhance the appearance and design details of a product.
We specialize in the manufacturing, electroplating, and quality inspection of all types of rivets.We offer diverse styling design support, stable and durable hardware accessories that meet brand specifications, and can create exclusive rivet designs to match the brand style. The size, cap shape, material, and surface treatment can all be customized to meet your needs.(Specifications)
Rivets are used to tightly press, fix, and connect two or more material layers (such as thick fabric or leather) together to form a strong, non-removable joint. They are widely used for reinforcing stress points and embellishing design details.
They can be broadly categorized into the following main types, the most common of which is the Double-Cap Rivet
| Types | Features and Descriptions | Application Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Double-Cap | The most common type has smooth, aesthetically pleasing surfaces on both sides of the rivet head and the base pin, making it visible even when the fabric is turned inside out or on both sides, suitable for products where both sides are exposed. | Exquisitely designed leather goods, stylish bags, and products with consistent appearance on both sides. |
| Single-Cap | The faceplate is exposed and is usually less expensive. The inside is simply fitted with a standard faceplate-less rivet foot (angle), hidden inside the leather and fabric. | Various types of bags and luggage are fitted with this product on the outside or inside for both fixation and aesthetic decoration. |
| Decorative | The top features engravings, patterns, gemstones, or special shapes (conical, square, mushroom, etc.). | Branded designer items, trendy leather bags, and distinctive clothing. |
Composition of the ramming pin structure
1.Cap / Head
Function: Exposed on the surface, used for aesthetics, style presentation, and stress distribution.
Appearance: Dome, Flat , Cone, Pyramid, etc.。
2. Post / Nail
Function: Nails with hollow or solid tubular structures are riveted to the cover after passing through the material, providing structural strength.
Structure: Hollow or Solid
How to use rivets
Installation typically requires the use of a rivet fitting mold, which tightly bonds the "rivet cover" and "rivet foot" to the fabric through mutual impact and pressing. The pressure causes the softer base material to deform and expand outward, locking tightly with the concave structure of the rivet cover, thus permanently securing the fabric. You can think of it as a permanent fastener/rivet.
The material of the rivet primarily determines its durability and appearance:
Material
Copper: The most common and durable material, it can be made to have good oxidation resistance through electroplating and baking paint.
Iron: Low cost. It is usually electroplated (such as nickel plating, copper plating, bronze coloring, etc.) to prevent rust and beautify.
Size considerations
Diameter:The diameter of the rivet face determines the size of the decorative surface.
Post / Nail：The length of the rivet foot must be slightly longer than the total thickness of the fabric or leather to be riveted to ensure that the two parts are fastened securely when joined.
Design and size (all products can be customized)
Round Head Rivet
Diameter:4~20mm
Dome Head Rivet
Diameter:4~20mm
Super Dome Head Rive
Diameter:4~20mm
Cone Head Rivet
Diameter:5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm
Super Cone Head Rivet
Diameter:5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm
Pyramid Head Rivet
Diameter:6mm, 7mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm
Rivets and studs are widely used in apparel, leather goods, footwear, and bag manufacturing for both decorative and functional purposes. They enhance design detail while ensuring durability and structural integrity.
- Bags/Leather Goods: Mouth-edge reinforcement, strap ends, handles, decorative studs.
- Apparel/Denim: Jeans pocket corners (corner rivets), reinforcement and decoration on leather jackets/workwear.
- Footwear: Upper reinforcement, secondary fixation points along lace paths, pull-tab endpoints.
- Outdoor/Industrial Safety: Tool bags, gear straps, tent and canvas anchor points (use highly corrosion-resistant materials).
- Pet Products: Load-bearing fixation points on collars and leashes.
- Sports/Travel Gear: Suitcases and bags, camera straps, bicycle bag attachment points.