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Wholesale Rivets for Jeans and Bags
Metal rivets for reinforcing pockets and seams on jeans, workwear and bags – in classic and aged finishes, also with your logo, direct from the manufacturer.
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Rivets – a strong detail with history
Rivets are small metal fasteners placed at the most stressed points of a garment – pocket corners, the end of the fly, the base of belt loops. They stop the seam from tearing under strain and are both a functional and a decorative element. On jeans, rivets are an essential part of the classic look, while on workwear and bags they extend the product's life. Polkom, a manufacturer and wholesaler of garment accessories, offers wholesale rivets to makers of denim, workwear, bags and small leather goods.
How rivets are made
The classic jeans rivet consists of two parts: a cap (the face) and a base with a pin that passes through the fabric from the inside and is clinched into the cap with a press. The cap can be smooth, embossed, branded or open, showing the pin. There are also double-cap rivets with a cap on both sides, used on bags, belts and straps where both faces of the material are visible.
Sizes and materials
The cap diameter of jeans rivets is usually around 6–10 mm, and the pin length is chosen according to the number of layers and fabric thickness. Rivets are most often made of copper, brass or aluminium. Copper and brass do not rust and develop a natural patina over time that brings out the character of denim products.
Finishes and colours
- Copper and antique copper – the classic for blue jeans
- Brass and antique brass – a warm, vintage look
- Nickel and matt nickel – for light and black denim
- Gunmetal and black – for modern and dark collections
- Aged effects adapted to the fabric's wash process
It is best for rivets to share the finish of the snap buttons, eyelets and metal logo plates so the product's hardware looks like a unified set.
Custom rivets with your logo
The rivet cap is a small but highly visible spot for the brand name or mark. We produce rivets with an embossed, debossed or engraved logo, lettering around the edge or a specific texture. Before production we prepare a sample you can test on your fabric and machine. Find out more about sampling and engraving on our Services page.
Rivets and fitting
Rivets are fitted with a manual or pneumatic press and a die that matches the cap shape. The pin must be long enough to pass through all layers and clinch securely, but not so long that it bends. In volume production we recommend testing the sample on the real fabric and with the real press settings before running the whole batch.
Where rivets are used
- Jeans, denim skirts and jackets
- Workwear and dungarees
- Bags, backpacks and cases
- Leather and textile belts and straps
- Leather footwear and accessories
How to order rivets
Polkom combines large stock of standard models with production to your design, fast samples and delivery across the EU. Send us the size, finish, fabric thickness and approximate quantity, plus a vector file for logo rivets. Minimum quantities depend on the article – send an enquiry via the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a rivet and a snap button?
How many layers of fabric can one rivet hold?
Are rivets suitable for stone-washed jeans?
Do you make rivets with a logo?
Looking for a specific model, colour or size?
Send us an inquiry with a description or photo – you will receive an offer, samples and a production lead time.