Eyelets and Grommets for Fabric, Leather and Tarpaulins

Eyelets (grommets) reinforce holes in textiles, leather, banners and tarpaulins to prevent tearing and provide a neat, durable finish. They’re indispensable for crafts, outdoor covers and signage where a clean pass-through is needed for ropes or hooks.

Materials, sizes and setting methods

Eyelets come in brass, nickel-plated steel, aluminium and plastic. Choose size and throat length to suit material thickness, and pick corrosion-resistant finishes for outdoor use. Hand-setting tools and pneumatic kits are available for different volumes of work and ensure consistent results.

Practical choices and common uses

• Small brass eyelets: ideal for clothing, crafts and light fabric applications.
• Large grommets: suit banners, tarpaulins and heavy canvas.
• Plastic eyelets: lightweight and corrosion-proof for indoor or temporary uses.
• Setting tools: simple hand anvils for occasional use or presses and kits for frequent fitting.

For one-off projects, kits with multiple sizes are cost-effective; for production runs, consider professional setting tools. Clearance packs can be useful when stocking basic sizes, but always match eyelet size to material thickness to avoid pull-through and ensure longevity of the finished item.