Members Jocker Posted May 7, 2025 Members Report Posted May 7, 2025 I'm looking for a source of these hook and eye closures. I had them on a raincoat when I was a child, and haven't seen much of them since. They're also sometimes seen on vintage galoshes. I saw them on someone's jacket recently (hence the 'Hook" and 'Eye' photos) and when I contacted the manufacturer they offered no help. I've found hardware called 'Fireman's Clasps' which are similar but not the same. What are these really called, and where might I find them? Quote
Digit Posted May 7, 2025 Report Posted May 7, 2025 Do you happen to know if those clasps can somehow open or not? If they don't open then I think this seems to be a variation on a hook and eye closure. If they do open they could be a variation on a firefighter closure. If I search for fireman closures I only find carabiner-like closures though. Variations on hook-and-eye seem to be named hook-and-bar, but that seems to be more targeted for pants. Maybe you could search for large/elaborate hook-and-eye/bar closures and combine the hook part of it with an eyelet to achieve a similar look? Quote
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