Differbetween
Eyelets are one piece of material such as brass or metal that is t-shaped and punched through the material. ... Grommets on the other hand are made up of two pieces; a grommet and a washer. For example, two metal rings are placed on either side of the material (think canvas, vinyl, corrugated plastic, etc.)
What is a grommet used for?
In construction, manufacturing or production and other related industries, grommets are usually used to cover the rough and sharp edges of a hole in metal. This is done to protect another material as it is passed through this hole. For this particular type of application or process, a rubber grommet is usually used.
What can I use instead of grommets?
A webbing loop is a great alternative to a grommet for things like sails, tie downs, fabric covers and more. Webbing loops are very useful, and they even have some added benefits versus installing grommets.
Do I need an eyelet tool?
You'll need to create and position the eyelet hole carefully to ensure a good fit. Once you've created the hole, it's a simple matter of putting the eyelet pieces together to secure them. You can add eyelets to an item with or without a special tool called eyelet pliers.
