Wholesale Eyelets for Clothing, Footwear and Bags

Eyelets – reinforced holes for cords and laces

Eyelets (grommets) are ring-shaped components that edge a hole in fabric, leather or canvas. They protect the material from tearing, let a cord or lace slide freely and give the hole a clean, finished look. Eyelets are among the most versatile accessories in garment production – found on hoodies, footwear, belts, bags, tents and banners. Polkom, a manufacturer and wholesaler of garment accessories, offers wholesale eyelets to makers of clothing, footwear and leather goods.

Types of eyelets

• Eyelets with washers – consist of an eyelet and a back washer clamped on either side of the material. This is the strongest option for dense fabrics and leather.
• Eyelets without washers – smaller and lighter, suitable for thin fabrics and decorative holes.
• Decorative eyelets – with a wide flange, a custom shape (oval, square) or an embossed surface.
• Plastic eyelets – light and moisture-resistant, handy for sportswear and beachwear.

Sizes and materials

Eyelets are specified by the inner hole diameter and by the shank height, which must match the thickness of the material. Small sizes (around 3–5 mm) are used for shoelaces and lingerie, medium sizes (around 6–10 mm) for drawstrings on hoodies and trousers, and large sizes for bags, curtains and technical textiles.

Metal eyelets are made of brass, steel or aluminium. Brass does not rust and suits products that are washed or exposed to moisture. Aluminium is the lightest option and steel the strongest under heavy load.

Eyelets for leather and technical textiles

On leather, canvas and thick synthetic materials, the eyelet has to bear a greater load, so models with washers and a taller shank are chosen. Banners and awnings use larger eyelets with a wide flange that spread the tension over a wider area and stop the material tearing in the wind.

Finishes and colours

We offer eyelets in nickel, gold, antique brass, gunmetal, black and matt finishes, as well as colour-coated to a sample. It is best for the eyelet colour to match the cord ends and cord stoppers on the same product, so the hardware looks like a set.

Custom eyelets with your logo

On request we produce eyelets with an engraved or embossed logo on the flange, a custom shape or a specific colour. That way even a functional detail such as the drawstring hole on a hood becomes part of the brand's recognisability.

Where eyelets are used

• Hoodies, jackets and trousers with drawstrings
• Shoes and trainers
• Belts, straps and bags
• Tents, awnings and banners
• Corsets and stage costumes

Eyelets combine naturally with rivets and snap buttons in the same finish, a common solution for denim, workwear and bags.

Why Polkom and how to order

We have large stock, make samples quickly and deliver across the EU. If needed, we also handle attaching the accessories. Send an enquiry with the diameter, material, finish and fabric thickness. Minimum quantities depend on the article – send an enquiry. Find out more about our services on the Services page, and get in touch via Contacts.