![]() ![]() ![]() Press studs or snap fasteners were worn by rodeo cowboys starting in the 1930s because the clothing could be quickly removed if it became snagged in the saddle during a fall. Snap fasteners are iconic for their use in American Western wear and are often used for children’s clothing as an alternative to traditional buttons or zippers which are more difficult for children to use. In America, Jack Weil, the founder of Rockmount Ranch Wear, included snaps on his iconic Western-style shirts and spread their use. The first snap fasteners used a S-shaped spring in the “male” disc rather than the groove that is seen in most snap fasteners in the 21st century. In 1886, French inventor Albert-Pierre Raymond also obtained a patent for snap fasteners. Snap fasteners were patented by Hariber Bauer, a German inventor, in 1885 as a fastener for men’s trousers. Snaps can be attached to fabrics by riveting with a punch and die set specific to the type of snap fasteners used. Snap fasteners include a circular lip under one disc that fits into a groove on the top of the other side of the snap, holding the pieces together until a certain amount of force is applied. Snap fasteners are also called press studs, poppers, snaps, or stitches. Snaps can be made of plastic or metal, and most garments usually contain between 3 and 6 snaps placed along their front. An alternative to zippers, snaps are used to hold two sections of material together, usually on outerwear. ![]()
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