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Wholesale eyelets are ordered to a specification: inner diameter, shank height, material, finish and washer type. Logo eyelets are made with a relief or engraving on the flange, and sometimes with a custom shape and colour. The process goes through technical design, sampling and series production, with the price depending on the material, the complexity of the logo and the quantity.
Who orders eyelets wholesale
Eyelets are used in many industries, and each has its own requirements:
- fashion brands – sweatshirts, anoraks, drawstring trousers, sportswear and workwear;
- footwear and sneaker manufacturers;
- makers of bags, backpacks and leather goods;
- workshops for technical textiles, awnings and promotional materials;
- sewing supplies traders.
For brands, the eyelet is also a branding opportunity – a small but constantly visible detail that makes the product recognisable.
Logo eyelets – how they are branded
Relief on the flange
The logo or text is stamped onto the eyelet flange. This is the most common method, because the logo is permanent and does not wear off with washing and abrasion. The flange must be wide enough for the text to be legible.
Laser engraving
Suitable for smaller runs and precise lettering, especially on eyelets with a painted or dark finish, where engraving reveals the metal underneath and creates contrast.
Custom shape and colour
Eyelets can be oval, square or in a brand-specific shape, and painted in a colour from the brand’s palette. The colour is matched to a sample or a colour system.
What to specify in your inquiry
| Parameter | What to state |
|---|---|
| Application | sweatshirt, shoe, bag, tarpaulin |
| Inner diameter | in mm, according to the cord or lace |
| Material thickness | to choose the shank height |
| Material | brass, steel, aluminium |
| Finish | nickel colour (nickel free), black, antique brass, painted |
| Washer | with or without a washer, washer type |
| Logo | vector file, method – relief or engraving |
| Quantity | approximate, by size and colour |
Ordering process
- Inquiry. You send the specification, the logo and a photo or sample of the product.
- Technical design. The dimensions, logo placement and finish are agreed.
- Sample. A sample is made, which you test on the real material and with your tool.
- Approval. After checking the look, strength and finish, you approve the sample.
- Series production and delivery. The eyelets are produced and delivered to your factory.
How the eyelet price is formed
The price of metal eyelets is not fixed and depends on several factors:
- material – brass costs more than steel and aluminium;
- size and weight of the eyelet;
- type of finish and number of colours;
- complexity of the logo and whether a new tool is needed for the relief;
- whether there is a washer and its type;
- total quantity and its split across variants.
For a specific price, send a request for a quote. Minimum quantities depend on the item and on whether the eyelets are standard or with a logo.
Standard eyelets from stock or made to order
If you do not need a logo, standard eyelets from stock are the faster solution – they are available in the most widely used sizes and finishes. Custom eyelets make sense when:
- you want the brand logo on every opening;
- you are looking for a non-standard colour or shape;
- the product requires a specific shank height or washer type.
Combining with other branded metal accessories
Logo eyelets are often ordered together with other branded metal elements – rivets for jeans and bags, metal logo plates, cord ends and cord stoppers. When they all share the same finish and style, the brand looks more coherent and more premium. Ordering all metal accessories from one source also simplifies tone control between batches.
Tips for a successful order
- Send the logo in vector format.
- Think about scale – very fine details are illegible on a small flange.
- Test the sample with the tool that will be used in the factory.
- Check the finish after washing if the product is washable.
Wholesale eyelets for garment factories
When ordering wholesale, it is important to think not only about the eyelets themselves but also about the process in the factory. Specify which tools you work with – hand presses, pneumatic or automatic machines with feeding – because the dies must match the eyelet and washer model. If you change supplier, ask for samples and do a trial setting before starting the run, because even a small difference in shank height changes the press setting.
It is good practice to keep a consistent specification across all of the brand’s collections – one or two core sizes, one or two finishes. That way repeat orders are faster, the warehouse is tidier and products from different seasons look like part of one family. Record the batch of each delivery so that, if needed, you can order exactly the same finish.
Plan the order around the production schedule. Logo eyelets need time for design and sampling, so start the process early enough before sewing begins – confirm specific lead times in your inquiry. If the collection has several colours, match the eyelet finish to all of them at the sample stage.
Wholesale and logo eyelets from Polkom
Polkom is a Sofia-based wholesale manufacturer of accessories for fashion, furniture, footwear and bags with over 30 years of experience. We offer eyelets from stock and custom logo eyelets, fast sampling and delivery across the EU. Send your logo and specification via the contact page, and we will prepare a proposal.
