Long Eyelet Types

Long Eyelet Types

Long eyelet types are long barrel or long leg grommets designed for thicker fabrics, leather, synthetic leather, cardboard, labels, bags, shoes, belts, garments, craft projects and multi-layer surfaces. Their longer barrel structure makes them useful when a standard short eyelet does not provide enough depth for the application material.

The E-Buttons long eyelet category is designed for bag makers, footwear producers, leather workshops, cardboard tag and packaging suppliers, garment manufacturers, craft users and textile accessory buyers. Depending on the project, buyers can compare brass long eyelets and iron long leg eyelets in No 2 and No 3 size groups.

What Are Long Eyelets?

A long eyelet is an eyelet with a longer tube or leg section compared with a standard eyelet. It is installed around a prepared hole in leather, cardboard, thick fabric, multilayer textile, bag material or footwear material. Once applied with the correct washer and setting die, it supports the hole area and creates a clean passage for cords, laces, strings, labels or fastening components.

Inner diameter determines the usable passage size. Outer diameter affects visible surface coverage. Barrel length affects compatibility with material thickness. Washer type and setting die compatibility affect how evenly the eyelet closes during installation.

Where Are Long Eyelets Used?

• Leather and synthetic leather goods: Useful for leather bags, pouches, belts, handmade leather accessories and thicker leather-look products.
• Bag manufacturing: Can be used on bag flaps, cord holes, strap areas, drawstring bags and decorative metal detail points.
• Shoes and boots: Suitable for lace holes, decorative ventilation points, leather uppers and canvas footwear details.
• Cardboard, labels and packaging: Can be evaluated for hang tags, cardboard tags, promotional cards, folders, boxes and packaging holes.
• Garments and textiles: Useful for garments, hoodies, outerwear, workwear, thick fabric layers and craft sewing projects.
• Ventilation and decorative holes: Can be used on hats, shoes, tents, textiles and leather goods where small clean holes or ventilation points are required.

Types of Long Eyelets

How to Choose Long Eyelet Size

Long eyelet size should be selected according to both passage size and material thickness. The inner diameter should match the cord, lace, string or label attachment. The barrel length should match the total thickness of the application surface.

Short Eyelets and Long Eyelets

Short eyelets can be used on thinner fabric surfaces. Long eyelets are more suitable for thicker or multi-layer materials where additional barrel depth is needed. When the same inner diameter is available in both short and long versions, material thickness should guide the selection.

Colour and Finish Options

Long eyelets may be available in free nickel, black nickel, gold, antique brass, gun metal and antique silver finishes depending on the product model. Free nickel can support a clean metal look. Gold and antique brass can create a classic appearance on leather goods and bags. Black nickel and gun metal are useful for darker fabrics, leather surfaces and modern product styles.

Washer, Hole Cutting and Setting Die Compatibility

Long eyelet installation depends on the eyelet capsule, prepared hole, washer structure, barrel length and compatible setting die. A prepared opening that is too small may prevent proper seating, while an opening that is too large may create a loose installation. Material thickness and barrel length should be evaluated together before production.

For compatible molds and dies, check the grommet dies and setting tools category. For hole preparation, grommet punching dies can be evaluated. For a broader product comparison, visit the eyelets and grommets category.

Related Eyelet Categories

For thinner surfaces, short eyelets can be evaluated. For classic brass eyelet options, brass eyelet capsules can be compared. For elongated openings, oval eyelet capsules can be reviewed. For outdoor and technical textile projects, stainless eyelet capsules may also be evaluated.

Wholesale and Retail Long Eyelet Types

E-Buttons offers long eyelets for bag makers, footwear producers, leather workshops, cardboard tag and packaging suppliers, garment manufacturers, craft users and textile accessory buyers. When buying wholesale long eyelets, size consistency, finish continuity, washer compatibility, setting die availability and repeat supply should also be reviewed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are long eyelets?

Long eyelets are eyelets with a longer tube or leg section, used on thicker fabrics, leather, cardboard, labels, bags, shoes, garments and multi-layer surfaces.

Where are long eyelets used?

They can be used in bags, shoes, leather goods, cardboard tags, labels, belts, garments, craft projects, textiles and multi-layer applications.

What is the difference between short eyelets and long eyelets?

Long eyelets have a longer barrel or leg section and are more suitable for thicker materials. Short eyelets are generally used on thinner fabric surfaces.

Do long eyelets require setting dies?

Yes. Long eyelets should be installed with setting dies that match the eyelet size, barrel length, washer structure and application surface.

Which long eyelet sizes are available?

This category includes No 2 and No 3 long eyelet options, including brass long eyelets and iron long leg eyelets.

E-Buttons Long Eyelet Types Category

In the E-Buttons long eyelet types category, buyers can compare brass and iron long barrel eyelets for thicker fabrics, leather goods, cardboard, labels, bags, shoes, garments and craft projects. With the correct size, barrel length, washer type, hole preparation and compatible setting die, long eyelets can create clean and professional fastening points on thicker or multi-layer surfaces.