The hook and eye tape is a cotton or polyester tape with light metal hooks and eyes in rows, and it is attached by sewing or stitching over a fabric. Many close-fitting and strapless garments cannot be fastened with buttons or snaps, so hook-and-eyes can come into play. These hooks and eyes hold the garment tightly in place without putting pressure on the outer garment. This product is suitable for underwear, bras, corsets, etc.
What’s the hook and eye closure?
The special feature of hook-and-eye tape is the rows of hooks and eyes made of lightweight metal. So what exactly is a hook and eye closure? The hook and loop closure first appeared in 14th-century England. This fastener consisted of two parts including a metal protruding blunt hook and an eye loop for the hook to slip through. These two parts were then sewn to each side of the target fabric closure.
How does it work?
Slot the hook into the eye loop and the hook and eye closure will hold together. Both the hook and eye loop are used in pairs. The pressure of pulling on each other on both sides of the closure keeps the hook and eye closed. If the garment is too loose, the eye loop position can be adjusted.
Where are the hook and eye tape used?
Hook and loop tape is mainly used for lapped and butted edges of garments such as special style cuffs, collars, tops of invisible zippers, etc. It is also commonly used for some intimate apparel to help keep the edges of the garment in place. Currently, its main applications are:
- Lingerie
- Underwear
- Bralettes
- Corset
- Bustier
- Shapewear
- Evening wear
- Prom dress
- Bridal gowns
- Dance costumes
- …
What hook and eye tape could give you?
Easy application
Sewing hooks and eyes one by one requires marking the location of the hooks and eyes on the edge of the garment in advance and keeping them at a certain distance when sewing. This will definitely make sewing more difficult. If you choose a hook-and-eye tape, all the hooks and eyelets are sewn on in advance to your specifications, and you only need to adjust the position of the tape stitching to suit your requirements. In addition to being able to sew by hand, you can also choose to sew by machine if you are in a hurry with your project. And, you can also cut the tape to any length you want as required.
Reliable fastening
The metal hooks and eyes used in groups distribute pressure evenly in multiple directions, ensuring that the garment fits comfortably without bending or tearing.
Once sewn into the garment, these hooks and eyes will not put pressure on the outer garment or cause creases or wrinkles. These adjustable hook-and-eye straps allow you to fix the problem by moving the grommets if the hooks come off.
Where to get the hook and loop tape?
Our hook and eyes are sewn onto soft cotton, polyester, or flannel tapes to avoid contact with the skin and ensure maximum comfort. This tape can be sewn onto any garment and can be washed, dried and dry cleaned as well. Pinlilabel’s hook and eye tapes include nylon tapes, satin tapes, cotton tapes, one-row tapes, 3-row tapes, and more. All of them are available in any color and length.
In brief
Content: hook and eye: plastic and nylon coated metal and stainless steel; tape: twill tape/cotton tape/polyester tape/satin tape, etc
Color: black, nickel, gold, antique brass, red, beige, grey, etc.
Length: as per your requirement
Width: single row, triple row, etc.
Use: underwear/bustier/corset/lingerie/dance wear and other sewing projects.
Q&As:
Q: How to sew the hook and eye tape?
A: Please check this page, typically the hook will be on the right side and the eye tape will be on the left side.
Q: Are we allowed to choose the size of the hook and eye?
A: Yes, it is available in 3 sizes from 0 to 3. The larger the hook and eye is, the stronger it is and the easier it is to hook.
Q: Can we customize the space between each hook or each eye?
A: Yes, just tell me your needs, and we could make it a reality.
Q: What’s the relationship between the rows of hook and eye and its support force?
A: 1-2 rows of hook and eye provide low to medium support, and 3-4 rows provide higher support.
Q: How long does it take to get my products?
A: Generally, it takes 10-15 days. 7-10 business days for bulk production, and 3-6 days by express.
Q: What’s your shipping time?
A: Nearly 3-5 days by express.
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