velcro and snaps

[Jusmoy]

What kind of velcro and snaps do you guys use for your armour? Any suggestions?

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I don't use the sticky backed velcro as it tends to come loose over time. Any velcro will work depends where you want to apply it, I only use it on the shins, everywhere else is elastic and snaps.

 

These links may be of help

Strapping Systems

Rivet Setting 101 by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)

Snap Setting 101 by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)

Snap Setting Hardware Solutions by TheRascalKing

E6000 and Snaps Discussion by Harbinger, Snap Options by ukswrath

Snaps with Rivet Heads by TheSwede

Split Rivet Placement by DroidHunter

How to Use a Rivet Tool by huttman

How to Make Snap Plates by stukatrooper

Elastic ABS Reinforcement by Cricket

Magnetic Shin Closures by Cricket (Print PDF)

Magnetic Shin Closures (supplement) by Zugor

Alternate Magnetic Shin Closures by OddViking327

Types of Inner Strapping by Shinyarmour1

Internal Strapping by justjoseph63, nrgband

RascalSnaps by TheRascalKing

Thigh Garter System by Pencap510

Making Thigh Garters by Spectre

Bicep Hooks by Pyrates and Brent

Shin stabilization by Cricket and themaninthesuitcase

 

[tarok[TK]]

When shopping for snaps, I find spending a bit more on quality snaps is a good idea. I had cheap ones from the local haberdashery store and they started popping loose. I replaced them with good quality sporting/yachting snaps and I haven’t looked back


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[justjoseph63[Staff]]

On 2/11/2022 at 3:24 AM, tarok said:

When shopping for snaps, I find spending a bit more on quality snaps is a good idea.

 

Exactly!  You get what you pay for.  Cheap snaps just don't last (trust me on that one) and Velcro loses it's connectivity over time.  I always use the Tandy line 24 snaps.

[Jusmoy]

What are the good snap and Velcro’s brand that you guys use?

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

3 hours ago, Jusmoy said:

What are the good snap and Velcro’s brand that you guys use?

 

Tandy line 24 snaps like these.  I would suggest getting around 50 sets, especially if you are doing the "double-snap" version (highly recommended) as seen above.  I really don't suggest using Velcro at all, but if you have to be sure to go with the industrial strength type.

[Jusmoy]

How does the black fabric stick to the white plastic armor?

[tarok[TK]]

Do you mean the fabric the snap is set in? I used e-6000 to glue it to the ABS


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[RippTiger]

Are all of your elastic straps the same length, except for the thighs?  What length are they?  I guessing about 6 inches.
Looks like that would be the best way to do it.  In case any strap fails, you have extras on hand.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

10 minutes ago, RippTiger said:

Are all of your elastic straps the same length, except for the thighs?  What length are they?  I guessing about 6 inches.
Looks like that would be the best way to do it.  In case any strap fails, you have extras on hand.

Pretty much all of the elastic is at different lengths, it's a case of working out the gaps using tape then considering any tightness needed in the elastic to close pieces like AB/Kidney.

 

Many double snap which helps if one snap fails.