Prong snaps, 54 and 61 system snaps, sew-on, magnetic and stainless steel press studs from 6.8 to 30 mm, made by Polkom. A cap with your logo in any size and colour, nickel-free finishes, a sample before production and delivery across Europe.
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A snap button is a small detail that decides how a shirt, a baby bodysuit or a winter jacket closes. That is why Polkom offers not one but five snap button systems – 34 models in total – with technical data for every size. Here you will find how to choose the right system for your fabric, which sizes and finishes are available, how the logo is applied to the cap and how to avoid the most common setting mistakes.
The choice starts with the fabric and the garment. Lightweight materials need a snap that does not strain the fabric, while heavy ones need a system that still holds after hundreds of closings.
| System | Suitable fabrics | Sizes | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prong snap buttons (ring) | thin and medium fabrics, knitwear, stretch materials | 6.8 – 22 mm | hand press, lever press, motorised and automatic machines |
| 54 system snap buttons | thin and medium woven fabrics, denim shirts, poplin | 9 – 30 mm | hand press, lever press, motorised and automatic machines |
| 61 system snap buttons | heavy fabrics, denim, wool, oilcloth, leather | 10.7 – 30 mm | hand press, lever press, motorised and automatic machines |
| Sew-on snap buttons | all fabrics, including delicate and multi-layer ones | 8 – 30 mm | sewn on by hand or by machine |
| Special snap systems | heavy and technical materials | 10.5 – 30 mm | hand press, lever press, motorised and automatic machines |
Light and soft, no punching of the fabric – for shirts, knitwear, bodysuits, baby and childrenswear.
Construction: 4 parts: top part (ring or cap with prongs), socket, stud and bottom prong ring. The prongs pass through the fabric without cutting it.
With standard or long prongs – depending on fabric thickness.
The long prongs grip thicker layers.
Also with an open cap and with long prongs for heavy fabrics.
Flat, clean top surface – ideal for a logo.
The mother-of-pearl is moulded in a colour of your choice; also with long prongs.
Every cap has its own marble pattern; effect and colour of your choice.
Decorative cap with a stone; moulding colour of your choice.
Fashion colours with a matt, textile look.
Mesh texture for a distinctive detail.
Technical sheet (PDF): Prong snap buttons (ring)
The classic spring snap system for shirts, bodysuits, denim shirts and childrenswear – a soft but secure click.
Construction: 4 parts: cap, socket with spring, stud and bottom part (post with tube).
Caps: standard, flat and coin type.
Compact size for delicate items.
The cap stays inside the fabric – no bulge on top. Also with a patterned cap.
Usually unplated as it is hidden; finish on request.
Cap in a colour to order; white and black as standard.
Caps: standard, long, flat and coin type.
Technical sheet (PDF): 54 system snap buttons
The heavy-duty system for jackets, coats, denim jackets and trench coats – a stronger hold for heavy fabrics.
Construction: 4 parts: cap, socket with spring, stud and bottom part. The double-sided model has 6 parts.
Uses a 54 system cap – a wide choice of caps.
Solid look – an alternative to zinc alloy caps.
The strength of the 61 system in a small size.
6 parts – the snap works from both sides of the garment.
Cap in a colour to order; white and black as standard.
Logo printed on the cap.
The plastic segment gives a soft, quiet and even click.
The stud is screwed in – no press needed on the underside.
Technical sheet (PDF): 61 system snap buttons
Sewn on by hand or by machine – for coats, jackets, dresses and bags, with no press and no punching.
Construction: 2 parts: socket and stud with sewing holes.
Sewn on by hand or by machine; finish of your choice.
Sturdier and heavier – for large designs.
Technical sheet (PDF): Sew-on snap buttons
Magnetic, stainless and combined systems for specific products – outerwear, bags and technical applications.
Construction: Construction varies by model – with a 54 or 61 system cap, aluminium or steel rivet post, magnetic core.
54 system cap on a stronger bottom part.
With two 54 system caps.
The bottom part is a rivet post – suitable for leather and heavy materials.
Two cap sizes – mini and large.
Only nickel-free and nickel-free black.
Only nickel-free.
Closes with a magnet – no pressure needed. Sew-on magnetic snaps also available.
No rust even with frequent moisture and washing.
Only nickel-free and nickel-free black.
Technical sheet (PDF): Special snap systems
The metal parts are made in a finish of your choice from our finish chart. All models are available nickel-free – an important requirement for childrenswear and for the European Union market. The snap cap can be made in any size and colour – for bags, dresses and wherever snap buttons are used. Mother-of-pearl, marble, crystal and plastic caps are moulded in a colour matched to your sample.
Standard finishes in stock: nickel-free, antique brass and tin oxide. Other finishes and colours on request.
A logo on the cap turns the snap button into part of the brand identity. On metal caps the logo is embossed, on mother-of-pearl and marble caps it is laser-engraved, on plastic caps it is printed, and on the transparent mother-of-pearl cap it is printed underneath. On open-ring models the logo is placed on the stud (male part). Send us your logo in vector format and we will suggest the right model, size and technique.
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Snap buttons are set with special dies on a hand press, a lever press or on motorised and automatic machines. Each system and size uses its matching die. Sew-on models are sewn on by hand or by machine.
| Problem | Common cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The prongs do not grip the fabric | fabric too thin or too stretchy, prongs too short | longer prongs, interfacing reinforcement, test setting |
| The prongs bend inwards or outwards | wrong die, incorrect impact force, die not centred | the right die for the size, adjusting force and centring |
| Weak click – the snap opens by itself | wrong socket/stud combination, deformation during setting | original set from one system, die check |
| Mark or dent on the cap | impact too strong or worn die | lighter impact, replacing or polishing the die |
| The cap rotates | insufficient pressing, fabric thicker than planned | longer post, force correction |
| The fabric is cut or puckers | fabric not taut during setting, sharp die edges | keeping the fabric taut, die check |
| The fabric tears when opened quickly | unsuitable snap position, thin fabric without reinforcement | reinforcement, repositioning, larger diameter |
| Failed pull test | wrong prong length, thin material, wrong combination | test setting and testing before production |
The sizes, construction and setting recommendations for each system are collected in Polkom technical sheets.
Not sure which system is right? Send us a description of the garment and the fabric – we will recommend the model and send a sample and a quote with your logo. Send an enquiry →
Send us an inquiry with a description or photo – you will receive an offer, samples and a production lead time.
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