Button and Tie

What is button and tie (aka ‘button and string’)?

Button and Tie

Button and tie is a simple method to close (or tie shut) the face of a book, the lid on a box or a flap on a portfolio. And there are endless other applications.

Success story

What our client wanted:

  1. Shiny (not matte finished) gold rivets
  2. Pink-coloured heavy string
  3. Colour-matched grey “circles”

We sampled three sizes of circles and two shapes of gold string (oval/round). The designer knew exactly what was needed!

Alternatives to button and tie

  1. Velcro

Button and Tie

  1. Dome and flap—single or double post

Button and Tie

  1. Metal turn knob

Button and Tie

  1. Dome snap

Button and Tie

  1. Swing lock

Button and Tie

  1. Ribbon tie

Button and Tie

  1. Tuck and slit

Button and Tie

  1. Post and flap

Button and Tie

  1. Elastic and die cut

Button and Tie

The cheapest of the nine options is Velcro. Numbers 2-9 would be either more expensive than button and tie or not as user friendly.

Features:

  • 2 round paper, board or reinforced cloth circles
  • 2 metal eyelets
  • 1 length of string
  • Round pieces of various materials can be various sizes
  • Round material can be one of scores of colours
  • Eyelets available in 8 different colours
  • String can be various lengths
  • String available in over 200 colours

Benefits

  • The “circles” can be made to match a special colour
  • Finished product is simple to use; highly functional
  • Adds a vintage touch and traditional look

Factors to consider

  • Colour matching string or button may take time; consider this early in the design process and give us a heads-up as early as possible
  • Essential for us to know in advance of production the thickness of the two pieces to be eyeleted (eyelets vary in thickness)
  • Highly recommended: making a mock-up in advance of production so that you and your client can see and hold the finished product!