Short Eyelet Types

Short Eyelet Types

Short eyelet types are compact short barrel brass grommets designed for labels, thin fabrics, bags, shoes, leather goods, garments, craft projects and standard-thickness textile surfaces. Their shorter barrel structure makes them useful when a long barrel eyelet is not required and the application material is not too thick.

The E-Buttons short eyelet category is designed for label producers, bag makers, footwear producers, leather workshops, garment manufacturers, craft users and textile accessory buyers. Depending on the project, buyers can compare No 2 and No 3 brass short pipe eyelets in multiple finish options.

What Are Short Eyelets?

A short eyelet is an eyelet with a shorter tube section compared with a long barrel eyelet. It is installed around a prepared hole in fabric, leather, cardboard tag material, bag material, shoe upper or textile surface. 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 Short Eyelets Used?

• Labels and cardboard tags: Useful for hang tags, price tags, garment tags, promotional cards and packaging holes.
• Bag manufacturing: Can be used on small bag panels, cord holes, lightweight tote bags, pouches and decorative metal detail points.
• Shoes and boots: Suitable for lace holes, decorative ventilation points, leather uppers and canvas footwear details.
• Garments and textiles: Useful for hoodies, sweatpants, outerwear, workwear, shirts, blouses and standard fabric layers.
• Leather and synthetic leather goods: Can be used on thin leather, synthetic leather, wallets, covers, small accessories and handmade products.
• Craft and stationery projects: Suitable for notebooks, scrapbooking, organizers, decorative cards, DIY accessories and small workshop projects.
• Light tarpaulin and outdoor textile parts: Can be evaluated for small cord passages on light canvas, tent, cover or outdoor textile surfaces when material thickness is suitable.

Types of Short Eyelets

How to Choose Short Eyelet Size

Short 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 and standard-thickness applications. 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

Short 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

Short 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 thicker surfaces, long eyelet types 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 Short Eyelet Types

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are short eyelets?

Short eyelets are eyelets with a shorter tube section, used on labels, thin fabrics, bags, shoes, leather goods, garments, crafts and standard-thickness textile surfaces.

Where are short eyelets used?

They can be used in labels, cardboard tags, bags, shoes, leather goods, garments, outerwear, accessories, craft projects and light textile applications.

What is the difference between short eyelets and long eyelets?

Short eyelets have a shorter barrel section and are more suitable for thinner materials. Long eyelets are designed for thicker or multi-layer surfaces where additional barrel depth is needed.

Do short eyelets require setting dies?

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

Which short eyelet sizes are available?

This category includes No 2 / 4.5 mm / 11/64 in and No 3 / 5 mm / 13/64 in brass short pipe eyelet options.

E-Buttons Short Eyelet Types Category

In the E-Buttons short eyelet types category, buyers can compare No 2 and No 3 brass short pipe eyelets for labels, thin fabrics, bags, shoes, leather goods, garments and craft projects. With the correct size, barrel length, washer type, hole preparation and compatible setting die, short eyelets can create clean and professional fastening points on standard-thickness surfaces.