Why Use Quality Fastening Systems
At Canvas Craft, we deliver custom fabric coverings. We build each cover based on our customer's specific requirements, but we also use our expertise to select quality materials to guarantee quality and durability.
Thanks to our network of suppliers, we can source the best fabrics in the industry for durable and resistant covers. However, fasteners are another crucial component to ensure quality.
Keep reading to learn more about the types of fasteners and what to look for when selecting a fastening system.
Types of Fasteners
Here's how we select the right fasteners for each project and what we look for.
Zippers
Zippers are often our first recommendation for industrial fabric products that will require frequent opening and closing. Zippers are durable, easy to use, and can cover the entire length of the fabric product. These fasteners result in a tight fit and turn the fabric product into a protective cover for a valuable asset.
Zippers also help save you time since there is no need to perform a complicated action to open or close the fabric product.
Whether it's a boat cover or another project, we always ensure quality by picking rust-resistant metals for our zippers. We can use aluminum, zinc, brass, and stainless steel depending on price considerations and other requirements for your project.
Fasteners
Fasteners are a broad category of industrial supplies. Snaps, buttons, screws, and grommets belong to this category.
There is a lot of variety, and our canvas fasteners experts are able to use their knowledge and experience to choose the best option for each project.
For instance, marine-grade snaps are one of the top options we use when making a boat cover. We might use grommets for a small tarp or recommend a snap button for a product you need to open and close quickly.
From stainless steel snaps to rust-resistant grommets, we always use quality products and ensure the fasteners we choose make sense for your unique project.
Velcro
Velcro is a type of touch fastener that immediately bonds with other surfaces thanks to small hooks and loops. It's a cost-effective option since we can sew Velcro directly into our cover products. Velcro covers the entire length of the cover and provides a secure fit. Plus, Velcro allows for fast opening and closing.
Working with Velcro also allows us to pick a color that matches the product we're creating. It's a discreet fastening system that won't affect the appearance of the finished product.
We use quality Velcro with a high bonding strength for all our projects that involve this type of fastener. We use proven techniques to secure it to the fabric, and we can adjust the width and placement based on your needs.
We recommend Velcro for applications like fabric curtains and commercial tents. It's one of the best materials for products that need to withstand frequent opening and closing.
Clips
Clips are a great alternative to other mechanical fasteners like snap fasteners, buttons, or screws. They remain easy to open and close while providing an additional layer of security. You won't have to worry about clips coming open by accident, and they can withstand heavy loads.
Clips are one of our go-to options when safety is a priority. Common applications include awnings, canopies, and commercial umbrellas. These structures provide shade while safely hanging over customers thanks to a fastening kit that uses sturdy clips.
Clips are also a great alternative to marine-grade snaps. Clips can be safer than snaps if you need a boat cover you'll use in an area with bad weather.
Buckles
Buckles are an excellent pick if you need a fastener that allows for one-ended opening. Because of the design, these fasteners won't open by accident, and they do an excellent job of securing a cover or another fabric product in conditions where someone or something might pull on the cover.
They're also a good option if you're looking into ordering a customized boat cover or other fabric product with adjustable straps. This design is ideal if you want to be able to tighten the cover.
What To Look for in Fastening Systems
Here at Canvas Craft, we only use fasteners from reputable suppliers to ensure high quality, longevity, and ease of use.
When comparing fastening options, it can help to think of these elements as tools. You can then ask yourself which tool is best for the job you want to accomplish.
Our canvas fasteners experts consider different key factors when choosing a type of fastener for a project:
Application. How will the customer use the finished product? Do they need to open and close the fastener easily?
Restrictions. Does the use case or environment introduce some unique restrictions? For instance, creating a boat cover means picking marine-grade products that can withstand salt and humidity.
Requirements. Which key requirements does the customer have? Do they need to meet industry or safety standards?
Security. What are the main risks linked to the product? Can we mitigate these risks by choosing a safe fastener?
Budget. What is the ideal price point for the customer? How can we deliver the best quality possible while taking the price into consideration?
Answering these questions helps us determine which type of fastener best matches your project.
We can then reach out to our suppliers to begin our search for the right tool. We'll typically look for these things when choosing a fastener kit:
Reliable construction
Attention to details
Affordable price
Durable materials
Fast delivery or pickup time
Get Started With Your Custom Fabric Project
When you reach out to us with a custom project, we take the time to pick the right materials for your requirements and expectations, including quality fabric and reliable fasteners.
The role of our canvas fastener experts is to choose the best opening and closing system for your project while ensuring safety and quality, whether it's snaps, screws, buttons, clips, zippers, or another type of fastener.
This approach allows us to deliver outstanding quality in everything we offer. You can also count on us to sort through our options quickly and source products in a time-effective manner to guarantee fast turnaround times.
Do you need a custom-made fabric product? You've come to the right place! Contact us to tell us more, and one of our experts will discuss your options with you.
