Brass and Copper Eyelets & Pressed Eyelets

Brass and Copper Parts India is a specialist manufacturer and global exporter of high-quality Brass Eyelets, Copper Eyelets, and Pressed Eyelets, serving the garments, leather goods, footwear, tarpaulin and canvas, automotive, electronics, printing, packaging, electrical, and industrial sectors worldwide. Our eyelets and grommets are precision-formed components that reinforce holes in materials, provide smooth cable passage, enable secure lacing or fastening, and deliver a clean, professional finish.

With decades of manufacturing expertise and in-house progressive die tooling, we produce eyelets in a vast range of sizes, wall thicknesses, flange profiles, and surface finishes — in both standard catalogue sizes and fully custom configurations. Contact us at sales@brass-copper-parts.com for samples, technical drawings, and competitive quotations.

What Are Brass and Copper Eyelets?

An eyelet (also called a grommet, hollow rivet, or tubular rivet) is a small, hollow, flanged cylindrical fastener that is pressed or set into a hole in fabric, leather, paper, metal, plastic, rubber, or other sheet materials. The flange on one or both ends holds the eyelet in place and reinforces the hole against tearing, wear, or pull-through. Eyelets serve as cord and lace holes in footwear, reinforcement holes in tarpaulins and banners, cable pass-through ports in panels and enclosures, contact elements in electronics, binding elements in printing and stationery, and finishing elements in garments and bags.

Types of Brass and Copper Eyelets We Manufacture

• Standard Brass Eyelets – Single-flange rolled eyelets for fabric, leather, and canvas applications
• Double-Flange Brass Eyelets (Grommets) – Two-piece eyelet and washer sets for heavy-duty tarpaulin, banners, and industrial use
• Brass Garment Eyelets – Fine-pitch decorative eyelets for fashion garments, bags, and shoes
• Copper Eyelets – High-conductivity eyelets for PCB contacts, electrical terminals, and earthing applications
• Tinned Brass Eyelets – Electroplated for corrosion resistance and solderability in electronics
• Nickel-Plated Brass Eyelets – Bright nickel finish for decorative and corrosion-resistant applications
• Antique Brass Eyelets – Aged/oxidised finish for vintage fashion and leather goods
• Pressed / Punched Eyelets – Formed from flat sheet by progressive die pressing for high-volume production
• PCB Eyelets (Turret Eyelets) – Precision copper or brass eyelets for printed circuit board through-hole contacts
• Cable Gland Eyelets – For cable entry and pass-through in panels and enclosures
• Custom Eyelets – Non-standard dimensions, profiles, and finishes to customer drawings

Material Grades & International Equivalents

Brass Grades for Eyelets

Copper Grades for Eyelets

Surface Finishes Available

Dimensional Range

Industries Served

• Garments and Fashion – Decorative eyelets for clothing, bags, belts, and accessories
• Footwear – Lacing eyelets for sports shoes, boots, and fashion footwear
• Leather Goods – Reinforcement eyelets for belts, wallets, and saddlery
• Tarpaulin and Canvas – Heavy-duty grommets for covers, tents, awnings, and banners
• Electronics and PCB – Precision copper and tinned brass eyelets for printed circuit board contacts
• Automotive – Panel pass-through eyelets for wiring and trim
• Printing and Stationery – Binding eyelets for calendars, books, and documents
• Packaging – Carry handle eyelets for paper bags, boxes, and crates
• Electrical and Switchgear – Earthing and cable pass-through eyelets
• Marine and Outdoor – Corrosion-resistant grommets for sails, awnings, and outdoor equipment

Why Choose Brass and Copper Parts India for Eyelets?

• In-House Progressive Die Tooling – Fast, cost-effective new tooling for custom eyelet sizes
• Vast Range of Sizes and Finishes – From micro PCB eyelets to heavy-duty tarpaulin grommets
• All Standard and Custom Plating Options – Including antique brass, gold, black nickel, and silver
• High-Volume Manufacturing Capability – Millions of pieces per month across all sizes
• Consistent Quality – 100% dimensional and visual inspection on all production batches
• Competitive Factory-Direct Pricing – No intermediary costs
• Fast Lead Times – Standard eyelets typically shipped within 7–10 business days
• Custom Packaging – Bulk bags, display cards, or OEM branded packaging available
• RoHS and REACH Compliant materials across all product lines
• Global Export Experience – Trusted by garment manufacturers, electronics firms, and industrials worldwide

Frequently Asked Questions – Brass and Copper Eyelets, Pressed Eyelets

Q1. What is the difference between an eyelet and a grommet?

An eyelet is typically a one-piece, single-flange component that is set into the material with a setting tool that rolls or flares the barrel end. A grommet is usually a two-piece system comprising a tubular eyelet and a backing washer (ring) — the two pieces clamp around the material from both sides to provide greater holding strength and a finished appearance on both faces. We supply both types in brass and copper.

Q2. What is a pressed eyelet and how is it different from a drawn eyelet?

A pressed or punched eyelet is formed from flat brass or copper sheet using a progressive die pressing process, where a flat blank is formed into a cylindrical eyelet body in successive die stations. A drawn eyelet is produced by deep drawing a cup shape and trimming. Both methods produce functionally identical eyelets; the choice of process depends on wall thickness, dimensional requirements, and production volume. Our in-house capability covers both methods.

Q3. What brass grade is most commonly used for garment eyelets?

CZ108 (C27200, CuZn37) and CZ106 (C26000, 70/30 cartridge brass) are the most commonly used grades for garment eyelets due to their excellent deep-drawing characteristics, smooth surface finish, and good formability for thin-wall sections. These grades also accept a wide range of electroplating finishes including nickel, gold, antique brass, and black nickel.

Q4. Can you supply eyelets with antique brass or gold finish?

Yes. We offer a full range of surface finishes including natural brass, bright nickel, antique brass (chemically oxidised), gold plating, silver plating, black nickel, black oxide, and satin nickel. We work closely with fashion, leather goods, and garment manufacturers who require specific aesthetic finishes to match their collection requirements.

Q5. What are PCB eyelets and what are they used for?

PCB eyelets (also called turret eyelets or terminal eyelets) are precision-formed small copper or tinned brass hollow rivets pressed into holes in printed circuit boards to create reliable solder points, test points, and interlayer connections. They are particularly used in hand-wired and point-to-point circuit boards, vintage electronics restoration, and bespoke electronics manufacturing. We supply these in Cu-ETP and tinned brass with barrel diameters from 0.5 mm to 4 mm.

Q6. What is the minimum order quantity for brass eyelets?

For standard catalogue sizes, our MOQ is 1,000 pieces. For custom sizes requiring new tooling, the MOQ is typically 5,000 pieces to offset tooling costs. For PCB and precision eyelets, MOQ is 2,000 pieces. Contact sales@brass-copper-parts.com for specific quantity pricing and to discuss trial order options.

Q7. Can you manufacture eyelets to our specific size and shape?

Absolutely. Custom eyelets — including non-standard barrel diameters, flange diameters, shank heights, wall thicknesses, and special flange profiles — are manufactured from customer drawings or samples. Our in-house toolroom develops progressive die tools quickly and efficiently. Send us your drawing or sample and we will provide a tooling cost and lead time.

Q8. Are your brass eyelets RoHS compliant?

Yes. All our brass and copper eyelets are manufactured from RoHS-compliant alloys. Plating processes use compliant chemistries free from restricted substances including hexavalent chromium. Written RoHS compliance declarations are available with every order for customers requiring documentation for electronics or regulated markets.

Q9. Do you supply heavy-duty eyelets and grommets for tarpaulins and banners?

Yes. We manufacture heavy-duty two-piece brass grommets for tarpaulins, truck curtains, canvas covers, advertising banners, agricultural covers, and marine awnings. These are supplied in inner diameters from 8 mm to 40 mm with robust flange dimensions and thick wall sections for maximum pull-out strength. Nickel-plated versions are available for corrosion resistance in outdoor and marine environments.

Q10. What is the difference between copper eyelets and brass eyelets?

Brass eyelets are the most widely used, offering an attractive finish, good formability, excellent plating adhesion, and cost-effective pricing. Copper eyelets are used where high electrical conductivity, solderability, or thermal conductivity are required — such as in PCB contacts, earthing applications, and power electronics. Copper eyelets are also used in premium fashion and leather goods for their distinctive rose/copper colour aesthetic.

Q11. Can you supply eyelets for footwear applications?

Yes. We are a regular supplier of lacing eyelets for footwear manufacturers. Our footwear eyelets are available in a range of inner diameters from 2 mm to 8 mm, in all standard finishes including natural brass, nickel, antique brass, gold, and black nickel. We supply in bulk packaging suitable for high-volume shoe manufacturing production lines.

Q12. Do you provide setting tools or machinery recommendations with eyelets?

We can recommend appropriate eyelet-setting tool specifications and die dimensions for hand setting tools and pneumatic/hydraulic press tooling. While we do not supply the tools ourselves, we will provide setting mandrel and die dimensions that match our eyelets so you can source appropriate tooling from your preferred supplier or we can connect you with tool suppliers.

Q13. What is the lead time for custom pressed eyelets with new tooling?

For new tooling and first production of custom pressed eyelets, our typical lead time is 3–4 weeks from drawing approval and tooling payment. Repeat orders on existing tools are dispatched within 7–10 working days. For large-volume OEM orders, we offer scheduled release programmes with pre-built stock to ensure zero waiting time.

Q14. Can you supply eyelets with OEM or private-label packaging?

Yes. We offer custom packaging options including branded polybags, display cards, and retail packaging for OEM and private-label customers. This is particularly popular with garment accessory distributors, hardware retailers, and footwear accessory brands who source from us and sell under their own brand. Contact sales@brass-copper-parts.com to discuss your packaging requirements.

Customer Reviews

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“We source nickel-plated brass eyelets from Brass and Copper Parts India for our premium leather bag and accessory collection. The finish quality is outstanding and consistent across every batch. They were able to produce a non-standard size for us with new tooling in under three weeks. Their pricing is excellent and they understand fashion industry requirements very well.”
— Head of Sourcing, Leather Accessories Manufacturer | Italy

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“We have been buying tinned copper PCB eyelets from Brass and Copper Parts India for our electronics assembly operations. The dimensional accuracy is excellent — every eyelet fits our PCB holes perfectly with no rejects. They provide material certificates and RoHS declarations without any hassle. Reliable, quality supplier and we would strongly recommend them for precision electrical components.”
— Production Manager, Electronics Assembly Manufacturer | United Kingdom

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