Tulumba Hand Press Starter Kit – 4 Setting Dies and 675 Components - SET001BAS

A Practical Hand Press Kit for Four Essential Applications

This starter kit brings together the machine, setting dies and matching components needed for four frequently used textile hardware applications. It includes one Tulumba manual hand press, four application-specific die sets and 675 components for making fabric-covered buttons and setting eyelets and two different snap fastener systems.

Instead of choosing the press, dies and matching hardware separately, you can begin with a coordinated package. It is particularly useful for sample rooms, tailoring businesses, bag makers, small garment workshops and new producers who want to handle basic hardware installation in-house.

What Is Included in the Kit?

• 1 Tulumba manual hand press
• 1 setting die for Size 24 / 15 mm (0.59 in) fabric-covered buttons – for sew-on back buttons
• 250 Size 24 / 15 mm (0.59 in) fabric-covered button components – with white plastic sew-on backs
• 1 eyelet setting die for the included eyelet size
• 250 silver/nickel-colour eyelets – 10 mm (0.39 in) internal diameter
• 1 setting die for 15 mm (0.59 in) Alfa snap fasteners
• 75 sets of 15 mm (0.59 in) Alfa snap fasteners
• 1 setting die for 12.5 mm (0.49 in) System 54 snap fasteners
• 100 sets of 12.5 mm (0.49 in) System 54 snap fasteners

Complete kit: 1 hand press, 4 application-specific die sets and 675 application components.

Four Applications from One Hand Press

Fabric-Covered Buttons

The included Size 24 / 15 mm (0.59 in) die can be used to prepare fabric-covered buttons with sew-on backs. These buttons can be used in garments, bags, decorative textile products, accessories and sample collections.

Eyelet Setting

The kit includes an eyelet setting die and 250 eyelets with a verified internal diameter of 10 mm (0.39 in). The suitability of the eyelets depends on the thickness and structure of the material, so a test application should be made before starting production.

15 mm Alfa Snap Fasteners

The Alfa die and matching 15 mm (0.59 in) snap fasteners allow you to begin working with the Alfa snap system. Alfa and System 54 are different fastening systems and their dies and components must not be mixed.

12.5 mm System 54 Snap Fasteners

The supplied System 54 die is intended for the matching 12.5 mm (0.49 in) snap components included in the kit. For consistent results, all upper and lower components must belong to the same system.

Who Is This Starter Kit For?

• Tailoring and alteration workshops
• Small garment manufacturers
• Bag and textile accessory makers
• Designers preparing samples and prototypes
• Babywear and childrenswear workshops
• Independent makers developing small collections
• Businesses that want to bring basic hardware setting in-house

Why Start with a Coordinated Kit?

A hand press alone cannot install every type of textile hardware. Each button, eyelet or snap system requires a die that matches its exact type and dimensions. The upper and lower components must also belong to the same system.

This kit removes much of that initial selection work by combining four specified applications in one package. It gives new users enough components to test the settings, prepare samples and begin small production runs before investing in additional sizes and systems.

Important Compatibility Information

• Each application requires a die that matches the exact product size and fastening system.
• Alfa and System 54 snap fasteners are different systems and are not interchangeable.
• The fabric-covered button die is intended for Size 24 / 15 mm (0.59 in) sew-on back buttons.
• The included eyelets have a verified internal diameter of 10 mm (0.39 in).
• A separate punching operation may be required depending on the material and application method.
• The listed package does not specify a separate punching die.
• Test the alignment and pressure on waste material before working on a finished item.
• Additional sizes and hardware systems require separately selected compatible dies.

Can the Press Be Used with Other Dies?

The Tulumba hand press can be used with other dies that are technically compatible with the machine. This allows you to add new eyelet, snap fastener, rivet, jeans button or fabric-covered button applications later.

Compatibility must be checked according to the exact hardware type, size and system. If you plan to add a different application, contact our team with the product dimensions and fastening system before ordering the die.

Expand Your Workshop with New Applications

Once you are familiar with the four applications included in this starter kit, you can expand the same press with application-specific dies for other compatible textile hardware.

• Additional eyelet setting dies: add other eyelet dimensions when your work requires a different internal diameter or finished appearance.
• Alfa snap fasteners: replenish the matching snap components supplied for the 15 mm (0.59 in) Alfa application.
• System 54 snap fasteners: continue production with compatible components for the supplied 12.5 mm (0.49 in) application.
• Fabric-covered button components: replenish the Size 24 / 15 mm (0.59 in) sew-on back components used with the supplied die.
• New application dies: extend the press to other compatible hardware after confirming the exact type, system and dimensions.

Compatibility matters: do not select a die based only on the general product name. Always match the die to the exact size and fastening system of the component.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the kit include the Tulumba hand press?

Yes. One Tulumba manual hand press is included in the package.

How many setting dies are included?

The kit includes four die sets: one for 15 mm fabric-covered buttons, one for the included eyelets, one for 15 mm Alfa snaps and one for 12.5 mm System 54 snaps.

How many application components are included?

The listed quantities total 675 components: 250 fabric-covered button components, 250 eyelets, 75 Alfa snap sets and 100 System 54 snap sets.

Is this kit suitable for a new workshop?

Yes. It combines one press, four application-specific die sets and matching components for basic sample making and small production work.

Are Alfa and System 54 snap fasteners interchangeable?

No. Alfa and System 54 are different fastening systems. Their dies and components must not be used interchangeably.

Can I install other eyelet or snap sizes with this kit?

Yes, but each additional size or fastening system requires a separately selected compatible die and matching components.

Does the kit include a punching die?

A separate punching die is not listed in the verified package contents. Depending on the material and application method, a separate hole-punching operation may be required.

Should I test the press before starting production?

Yes. Test the alignment and pressure on waste material before applying the hardware to a finished product.