Types of fasteners on accessories

To secure the accessory to the body and fit it perfectly, a variety of fasteners are used. For watches, belts and bags, they, as expected, have different looks and formats. Today we will look at the varieties of these important elements that directly affect ease of use.

Clips - consist of 3 segments, fastened by folding and pressing the links. To open them, you need to pull the bottom part. There are often latches to help prevent accidental opening.

Belts

This accessory is beautiful because it is functional (it holds pants or a skirt at the waist) and in itself also serves as a decorative element. The abundance of colors and materials from which modern belts are made echoes variety of fastenersdesigned to hold the accessory firmly in a given position:

1. Classic. These are the simplest open-type mechanisms, similar to the elements on a watch. The design includes a frame and a tongue. The belt tape is inserted into the frame, secured to the required length with a tongue that fits into the hole punched for this purpose.
   

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2. Machine. There are fastener parts on both ends of the belt that snap into the lock from the front.
   

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3. Semi-automatic. Fixation occurs with specially shaped teeth.
4. Two- and three-slit. The belt is alternately inserted into the slots and pulled through, held in place by friction. More often used with fabric varieties.
   

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5. Roller. Ideal for belts with different colors or designs. Such a fastener can turn in the opposite direction.

Interesting! There are belts with removable fasteners and a lot of offers on the market for purchasing such parts. This way you can change the appearance of even the simplest belt every day, this is especially true for creative men.

Bags

Fasteners on bags are often also used on belt elements. Be it handle straps, a belt used to carry an accessory on the shoulder, or a part for fixing the flip part. Such fasteners are designed to strengthen the joints of the handles and help in its modification (for example, quickly removing a reversible harness).

1. Buckles. As with waist belts and watches, the design is familiar and clear. A tongue, a frame, and a secure fit are the hallmarks of a classic bag fastener, which is used to attach handles and to close/open compartments.
   

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2. Magnets. Often used in buttons, they allow you to quickly and securely close the bag.
   

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3. Carbines. They are usually used to attach a flip handle, but there are also fixing elements on pockets and the main compartment.
   

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4. Holster screw. Most often it serves as decoration, but can also be used as a clasp.
   
5. Special locks for bags. There are:

• rotary (twist type);
• latches (zupphen);
• clip locks;
• composite;
• mounted;
• racks.

Important! If you plan to make bags yourself or just want to change the accessories, be sure to decide on the color of the elements in advance. It’s better to pick them up live, because... even in the same color they can differ significantly.

Today you can find both familiar and classic clasps for accessories, as well as more modern elements designed to make the life of owners easier. The abundance of colors and materials will help you choose the right option for every taste.