Comprehensive Guide to Snaps, Rivets & Buttons

Comprehensive Guide to Snaps, Rivets & Buttons

By MICRON® America — CE & ISO 9001 Certified

Introduction

This snaps rivets and buttons guide explains the most common fasteners used in apparel, leather, upholstery, and industrial textiles. MICRON® America supplies European-made, CE & ISO 9001 certified fasteners designed for clean results, repeatable installation, and full compatibility with MICRON® presses and pneumatic machines.

Quick Selector (Choose the Right Fastener)

• Ring & spring snaps: best for garments, babywear, and outerwear where open/close performance matters.

• Rivets: best for reinforcement on stress points (straps, pockets, leather goods).

• Jean buttons: best for denim waistbands and workwear, fast one-stroke setting.

• Prong snaps (Bebeto/Rhinestone/Western): best for decorative strength on denim and leather.

1) 61 System Ring Snaps

61 system ring snaps use a 4-part structure (cap, socket, stud, post). As a result, they deliver smooth closing action and a clean look on light to medium textiles.

Common Uses
Jackets, shirts, babywear, light bags, fashion products.

Recommended MICRON® Machines
TEP-1 · TEP-3 · M-3 · PL-10 · MC-20 · MS-1

2) 54 System Spring Snaps

54 system spring snaps include an internal spring that increases holding force. Therefore, they work well on denim, outerwear, and tougher fabrics.

Common Uses
Denim garments, luggage, marine fabrics, workwear.

Recommended MICRON® Machines
TEP-1 · TEP-3 · M-3 · PL-10 · MC-20 · MS-1

3) Tubular & Rapid Rivets (Brass)

MICRON® rivets are produced from brass raw material for corrosion resistance, clean forming, and premium plating. In addition, brass supports many finishes such as Nickel, Antique Brass, Black Oxide, and Matte Black.

Types
Tubular rivets · Rapid rivets · Decorative rivets · Single-cap rivets · Double-cap rivets

Common Uses
Belts, shoes, bags, straps, canvas goods, tarps, leather products.

Recommended MICRON® Machines
TEP-1 · TEP-3 · M-3 · PL-10 · MC-20 · MS-1

4) Bebeto Prong Snaps + Rhinestone / Western Snaps

Bebeto prong snaps (closed cap & open cap) feature self-piercing prongs. So you can apply them in one step on denim, leather, and thick fabrics.

Available Sizes (Cap / Ligne)
7.5 mm (12 ligne) · 9.5 mm (15 ligne) · 10.5 mm (17 ligne) · 15 mm (24 ligne) · 21 mm (34 ligne)

Finishes
Nickel, Antique Brass, Black, Copper, Gold, and custom decorative colors.

Rhinestone & Western Snaps
Decorative prong snaps for western wear and accessories. Available in #14 (10 mm cap) and #16 (11 mm cap) sizes.

Recommended MICRON® Machines
TEP-1 · TEP-3 · M-3 · PL-10 · MC-20 · MS-1

5) Jean Buttons

Jean buttons use brass caps and ridged pins for fast self-piercing installation. Moreover, custom logo engraving is available for branding.

Common Uses
Denim, jackets, trousers, uniforms, workwear.

Recommended MICRON® Machines
TEP-1 · TEP-3 · M-3 · PL-10 · MC-20 · MS-1

6) Jean Rivets (Nipple, Ring, Single & Double Cap)

Jean rivets reinforce pocket corners, belt loops, and seam stress points. For long-term performance, brass construction supports strong plating and clean setting.

Recommended MICRON® Machines
TEP-1 · TEP-3 · M-3 · PL-10 · MC-20 · MS-1

7) Plastic Snaps (POM / Acetal)

Plastic snaps are lightweight, nickel-free, and non-conductive. In addition, they are washable and UV-resistant, making them ideal for babywear and outdoor textiles.

Common Uses
Babywear, outdoor apparel, medical garments, accessories.

Recommended MICRON® Machines
TEP-1 · TEP-3 · M-3 · PL-10 · MC-20 · MS-1

8) Army / Military Snaps

Military snaps are built for maximum tensile strength and dependable closing. As a result, they perform well on tactical gear and heavy outdoor products.

Common Uses
Uniforms, tactical gear, tents, heavy-duty covers.

Recommended MICRON® Machines
TEP-1 · TEP-3 · M-3 · PL-10 · MC-20 · MS-1

Fabric & Application Matrix (Fast Reference)

• Thin fabrics (cotton, poplin): light snaps, small rivets for accessories

• Medium fabrics (denim, canvas, twill): 54/61 snaps, brass rivets, jean buttons

• Thick fabrics (leather, upholstery): prong snaps, stronger rivets, heavy snaps

• Extra-thick (tarps, reinforced materials): heavy snaps and reinforced rivets

• Multi-layer / padded: strong snaps + correct dies, test before production

Why Choose MICRON® America

• CE & ISO 9001 Certified European manufacturing

• Precision fasteners with consistent setting performance

• Full compatibility across MICRON® machines, dies, and accessories

• Fast shipping from USA warehouse

• Trusted worldwide since 1995

Professional Recommendation
For best results, use MICRON® fasteners with official MICRON® dies and presses. This approach improves alignment, reduces rejects, and delivers a clean finish. Finally, this snaps rivets and buttons setup ensures reliable performance across apparel and industrial work.