Help with material for sunglass strap

[Bert03241]

My fear would be putting a rivet thru any kind of rubber or silicone tubing will rip out in short order. I think wrapping several winds of a strong thread would work better. JMHO

[Wepster]

the wrapping is how slingshots are done, with bands or tubes.

[Wepster]

Found these looking for something else (of course), not the same, but same purpose

https://www.amazon.com/Jdesun-Eyeglass-Adjustable-Connectors-Necklace/dp/B07SM679RR/ref=sr_1_122?keywords=cord%2Bends&qid=1687682617&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-122&th=1

[CJJ]

Here's a finished one with the tubing I linked in the Amazon link.  I think it looks pretty good for the application and so far seems like it will get the job done.  I used double cap rivets to secure it.  I'll see how it holds up over time. 

[dikman]

It certainly looks ok, let us know how it works in practice.

[scothay]

On 6/26/2023 at 10:09 AM, CJJ said:

Here's a finished one with the tubing I linked in the Amazon link.  I think it looks pretty good for the application and so far seems like it will get the job done.  I used double cap rivets to secure it.  I'll see how it holds up over time. 

What is the width and thickness of your leather strap? 

[GoldenLeatherCo]

I sell the silicone ends for these. I searched a long time to find these and thought this might help someone. 
https://goldenleatherco.com/products/silicone-end-attachment-for-leather-sunglass-straps-croakies-2-pc-set?_pos=3&_psq=sun&_ss=e&_v=1.0