Double Cap Leather Rivets, 9 mm, Antique Brass, 100 Pack - Outlet

Double Cap Leather Rivets, 9 mm, Antique Brass, 100 Pack

Where You Can Use These Rivets

These rivets for leather are exceptionally versatile. You can use them for a wide range of applications:

• Joining Materials: Perfectly fasten multiple layers of leather when making belts, bags, pouches, bracelets, or dog collars.
• Attaching Hardware: Use them to securely attach buckles, clasps, D-rings, and other metal components.
• Reinforcing Stress Points: Prevent material from tearing at the corners of bags, near belt loops, or around eyelets for laces.
• Decoration: Their antique appearance makes them an excellent decorative element on clothing, shoes, and armour for LARP or historical reenactment.

Riveting in History

The rivet is one of the oldest and most reliable fasteners in human history. For millennia, rivets have been used to construct armour (like the Roman Lorica Segmentata), shields, helmets, and tools. In the saddlery and leatherworking trades, rivets were key for centuries in creating durable harnesses, saddles, footwear, and cases—wherever sewing alone could not guarantee the necessary strength and longevity of the joint.

An Interesting Fact: Rivets and Jeans

Did you know that we owe the popularity of rivets in modern fashion to Levi Strauss & Co.? In 1873, tailor Jacob Davis and businessman Levi Strauss patented the use of copper rivets to reinforce the pockets of work trousers. This simple idea dramatically extended the life of jeans for gold miners and labourers, turning a small metal stud into an iconic fashion detail.

How to Apply the Rivets Correctly

To achieve a perfect, strong bond, it's important to use the correct tools and procedure. It consists of four simple steps:

1. Make the Hole: Use a hole punch or drive punch to create a hole in your material. It should be just slightly smaller than the rivet post diameter for a snug fit.
2. Insert the Post: Push the male part of the rivet (the post) through the prepared hole from the back or inside of your material.
3. Place the Cap: Place the female part of the rivet (the cap) onto the post from the front or outside of your material.
4. Set the Rivet: Place the rivet on a hard surface or a small anvil. Using a rivet setter tool and a mallet (preferably rubber or plastic), strike firmly a few times to lock the two parts together.

Please Note: Do not use a standard hammer directly on the rivet, as this will flatten and damage the domed cap. Using the correct setter tool is key to a professional finish.

Care and Durability

The antique finish is designed to have an aged look. To preserve this patina, do not clean the rivets with aggressive chemicals or abrasive polishes. They will maintain their distinctive look with normal use. The short post length is intended for joining thinner materials (typically a total leather thickness of 2-3 mm).

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Two-Piece Saddlery Rivet (Double Cap Rivet)
• Pack Quantity: 100 sets (100 male and 100 female parts)
• Colour / Finish: Antique Brass
• Cap Diameter: approx. 9 mm
• Post Length (internal height): approx. 9 mm
• Post Diameter: approx. 3.4 mm