There are three primary packaging applications for merchandise fasteners: pairing, securing, and product display.

For packaging applications the t-end, loop, hook, nylon paddle, and loop lock style fasteners are most commonly used.

Selecting which fastener to use for your product is determined by the type of material being fastened.

Delicate Fabrics (silk, satin, nylon, lingerie, elastic, micro fibers lycra, rayon, polyester) commonly utilize a fine fabric attaching system.

Conventional Fabrics (cotton, cotton twill, denim, corduroy,fur, wool) commonly utilize a standard attaching system.

Industrial Fabrics (multiple layer denim, leather, canvas) commonly utilize a heavy duty attaching system.

The t-end is the most widely used fastener in packaging applications. It provides a strong, secure attachment. The t-end reduces risk of garment damage, especially in fine woven materials, which can easily snag or tear when metal staples or other fasteners are used.

Typical Packaging applications that use t-end fasteners: •Apparel and Soft Goods packaging: (hosiery, domestic multi-pack sets) •Toy Packaging (securing dolls and other soft goods in chipboard packaging) •Sporting Goods (securing and pairing of multi-components) •Furniture (securing trim components)

The loop style fasteners have several packaging applications. They can be used to loosely pair items together and to "hang" soft goods and increase product visibility on display. The most frequent packaging application involving loop fasteners is to secure products in place, such as in chipboard "window" boxes. Because the loop is attached by a hand tool, time spent manually fastening products in packaging is eliminated.

Hook style fasteners provide not only a means of attaching a tag, but also a hanger for display items. Hosiery and head wear items are ideal for this type of fastener.

Loop lock fasteners are the solution for hard goods packaging. Many accessory components can be attached with these fasteners.