Grommets & Rivets – Secure Fastening for Tarpaulins, Tents, Shade Sails, and Banners

Grommets and rivets are essential fastening elements for reliably securing tarpaulins, tents, shade sails, advertising banners, and other technical textiles. In this category, you'll find a wide selection of round grommets, oval grommets, and hollow rivets – key components for creating strong anchor points and long-lasting connections. Whether you're securing a truck tarp, setting up a tent, installing a shade sail in your garden, or mounting a banner on scaffolding: with high-quality grommets and rivets, your material stays firmly in place, even in wind and weather. Our fastening solutions are suitable for professional use (e.g. in trades and industry) as well as for private DIY projects involving fabrics and tarpaulins.

Round and Oval Grommets for Tarpaulins & Textile Applications

Round grommets and oval grommets are specially designed metal grommets that reinforce holes in tarpaulins, fabrics, and films. Inserting a grommet prevents tearing of the material and creates a secure attachment point. Round grommets are commonly used in cover tarps, tent tarps, and banners to allow passage for ropes, bungee loops, or hooks. Oval grommets are primarily used in truck tarpaulins and heavy-duty covers, as their elongated shape makes it easier to thread straps or wide tension belts. Both types of grommets are available in various sizes and materials (such as galvanized steel, brass, or stainless steel), allowing you to choose the right grommet for your specific application. With the right grommets, you can create reliable tarpaulin fastenings – for instance when building awnings, stretching shade sails, or mounting banners and advertising tarps to fences and façades. Installation is typically done using matching tools (punch tools and grommet tools) to ensure a strong and secure connection.

Hollow Rivets and Other Rivet Types – Creating Strong Connections

In addition to grommets, rivets play an important role in fastening and connecting tarpaulins and textile materials. Hollow rivets (also known as two-part rivets) consist of a hollow shaft and a cap or head. They are used to join materials or attach accessories to tarpaulins. Hollow rivets are commonly used to connect leather or thick fabric layers – for example, to attach straps to a tarp or to repair tears in tents and tarps. They are also popular in textile crafts and decorative work, such as riveting together leather pieces or thick textiles. Our hollow rivets can be easily installed using the appropriate riveting tools, creating stable, long-lasting connections.

Our product range also includes additional types of rivets for specialized applications. Blind rivets (e.g. Polygrip multi-range blind rivets) allow you to attach tarp parts or metal components when access is only available from one side – ideal for vehicle construction or tarp frame repairs. Belt rivets are mainly used for leather and straps, such as fastening straps, buckles, or loops to tarpaulins and covers. All of our rivets are made from robust materials (such as aluminum, steel, or brass) and designed for high tensile strength and long durability – so your connections remain secure under load and in harsh weather conditions.

Additional Fastening Accessories in the Grommets & Rivets Category

To complement your fastening solutions, we also offer practical accessories related to grommets and rivets. These components provide even greater stability and versatile mounting options for tarpaulins, textiles, and technical applications. Key additional products in this category include:

• Backing washers – Matching washers to reinforce grommets and rivets on the back of the material, distributing pressure and preventing tearing.
• Clip grommets – Handy clip-on grommets for fastening tarpaulins and shade fabrics without tools. They clamp onto the material to create an instant eyelet point, e.g. for ropes or cable ties – perfect for temporary setups or when punching holes is not an option.
• Caps for Edscha sliding roofs – Special plastic caps for Edscha tarp systems (truck tarps) that cover and protect bolts or tensioning points. These caps are essential for safe installation and to prevent tarp abrasion on metal parts.
• Tecofix clamp holders – Versatile plastic clamps that allow tarps and fabrics to be tensioned flexibly. They provide secure attachment points without pre-installed grommets and are ideal for quick, mobile setups – especially useful for camping or exhibition booth construction.
• Screw-in eyelets – Threaded eyelets that can be permanently installed in wood, plastic, or metal. They serve as fixed anchor points for securing tarps, nets, or ropes and are commonly used on trailers, frames, or in industrial construction.
• Backing plates – Flat plates (often metal) with holes, installed on the reverse side of tarps or components. Used in combination with grommets, screws, or rivets, they increase stability by distributing pressure and improving tear resistance.
• Rivet washers – Small washers used with rivets to guide the shaft and improve hold. Commonly used with hollow rivets on soft materials to prevent pull-through and ensure clean riveting.
• Rivet bases – Specially shaped base parts used during riveting to support the material from behind. They stabilize the connection and ensure professional results – especially important for hollow and belt rivets.
• Polygrip multi-range blind rivets – Blind rivets with a wide grip range that adapt to different material thicknesses. These versatile fasteners can replace multiple standard rivets and are ideal for securing brackets, grommet strips, or metal eyelets to tarps and textiles where access is limited to one side.
• Belt rivets – Two-part rivets commonly used on leather straps and buckles. Ideal for securing strap holders, reinforcement straps, or hardware to covers and tarpaulins. Thanks to their sturdy construction and decorative heads, they offer both strong hold and a professional appearance.

Whether you're reinforcing holes in a tarp, attaching straps, or connecting textile materials – choosing the right grommet or rivet is essential for durability and safety. Round and oval grommets offer stable anchor points for all types of tarpaulins and heavy fabrics, while special solutions like clip grommets and Tecofix clamps give you flexibility for temporary setups. Hollow and belt rivets create strong, aesthetically pleasing connections – especially for leather and technical textiles. And with the right accessories – like backing plates, washers, or modern blind rivet systems – you ensure every fastening point achieves maximum strength.

In our Planenlager online shop, you’ll find all types of grommets and rivets in top quality and at fair prices. Whether for professional use (saddlery, tarpaulin construction, exhibition construction) or private DIY outdoor projects – we offer the right fastening hardware for tarps and textiles. We also stock the essential tools for installing grommets and rivets professionally, from hole punches and setting tools to rivet pliers. Choose from our extensive in-stock selection and benefit from fast delivery. With the right grommets and rivets, your tarp, fabric, or leather project is sure to succeed – securely fastened for every purpose!