17 mm / 0.67 in Stainless Steel Alpha Curved Snap Fasteners are a four-part metal closure system for outerwear, denim garments, tarpaulins, workwear, bags, and other medium-weight textile products. The lightly domed cap gives the snap a more substantial surface appearance, making it useful where the fastening is intended to remain visible as part of the finished design.
The stainless steel construction is a practical choice for products exposed to regular handling, repeated opening and closing, ordinary washing conditions, or occasional moisture. It can be used as a functional closure while also helping jackets, denim pieces, bags, and workwear products achieve a more complete hardware look.
Best Uses for a 17 mm / 0.67 in Alpha Snap
This 17 mm / 0.67 in size is suitable for jacket fronts, coat closures, cuffs, denim shirts, denim jackets, tarpaulins, workwear, canvas accessories, selected bag designs, bodysuits, and children’s garments made with medium-weight materials.
It is a strong option when the snap should be easy to grasp and clearly visible on the garment or accessory. For very light shirts, fine blouses, delicate baby garments, or small closing points, a smaller snap size may create a more balanced finish. For thick multilayer canvas, heavy denim, or reinforced tarpaulin applications, make a sample installation before production.
How the Alpha Snap System Works
This product uses an Alpha-style spring closure system. Each complete snap set contains four coordinated components:
- Curved cap: the 17 mm / 0.67 in visible outer component
- Spring socket: the receiving side of the closure
- Star stud: the male component that connects into the socket
- Post: the back component that secures the snap through the material
For consistent closure performance, use the cap, socket, stud, and post from the same Alpha snap system. Mixing components from different snap systems can affect alignment, closing feel, and holding performance.
Why Stainless Steel?
Stainless steel snap fasteners are useful for outerwear, tarpaulins, denim, workwear, and accessories that need a more durable metal solution. The material can help the snap remain more consistent in appearance during normal textile use and regular washing.
Available finishes include nickel, Black Nickel, antique yellow, gold-look yellow, and black oxide. Nickel works naturally with silver-tone zipper teeth, rivets, and jeans buttons. Black Nickel supports darker technical and outdoor color palettes, while antique and gold-tone finishes can give denim or vintage-inspired collections a more decorative character.
Installation Guidance
Use a matching Alpha snap setting die that supports the 17 mm / 0.67 in curved cap shape. The correct die helps hold the cap in position, keeps the spring socket and star stud centered, and reduces the risk of uneven pressure marks during setting.
This snap can be installed with compatible hand-setting equipment, a hand press, an impact press, an electric machine, or a pneumatic machine. For small workshops and sample rooms, the M0099 hand press fastening machine is suitable for use with compatible snap dies.
Before full production, make a test installation on the actual fabric or material stack. Check cap alignment, reverse-side appearance, closure feel, and the way the textile behaves after the snap has been opened and closed repeatedly.
Custom Logo and Branded Production
Alpha snap caps can be developed with a custom logo, brand name, text, surface texture, or requested finish for branded outerwear, denim, accessory, and workwear collections. Share your logo artwork, cap size, desired finish, product use, and estimated quantity so the right production option can be evaluated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is this snap fastener?
The cap diameter is 17 mm / 0.67 in. This size is also commonly identified as 27L.
How many complete snap fasteners are included?
The pack includes 75 complete Alpha snap sets. Since each set contains four parts, there are 300 individual components in total.
Can these snaps be used on jackets and coats?
Yes. They are suitable for jacket fronts, coats, cuffs, denim outerwear, workwear, bags, tarpaulins, and similar medium-weight textile products.
Are these snaps suitable for very thin fabric?
They can be used on supported fabric, but 17 mm / 0.67 in may look large on delicate materials. Smaller snap sizes are often more balanced for very light fabric or small closure points.
Is the setting die included?
No. The snap fasteners are supplied separately. Select a compatible 17 mm / 0.67 in Alpha snap setting die according to your installation equipment.
Can the cap be customized with my logo?
Yes. Custom logo, text, surface, and finish requests can be evaluated for suitable production quantities.