Shopping for leather hardware, patterns & care can put two fastening kits with similar prices against each other while offering very different ways to finish a project. The key question is whether the job calls for binding hardware or a closure. Here is the useful split: the Chicago screw kit suits binding-focused work, while the snap kit suits leather craft repair and related projects.
Quick verdict
Choose the 80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit when the project calls for Chicago screws or binding screws. Choose the 70 Sets 15mm Snap Fasteners Kit when the intended result is a snap closure for leather craft repair. The listed prices are USD 13.49 and USD 12.99, respectively, a direct $0.50 spread. That modest difference makes the fastening format and included setup more important than price alone.
At a glance
| Comparison point | Chicago screw rivets | Snap fastener kit |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 13.49 | USD 12.99 |
| Hardware format | Chicago screws and binding screws | Metal snap fasteners |
| Included accessories | Partitioned storage box | Storage box and snap installation tool |
| Listed material or finish | Steel | Metal, gun black |
Where each product wins
- Chicago screw rivets: A better match when several post-length choices or hardware that can be installed and removed matter to the project.
- Snap fastener kit: A better match for leather craft repair and the listed jeans, jackets, handbags, belts, and DIY craft applications.
Product notes
80-Set Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Kit
The 80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit is the more useful match for projects that need binding screws instead of a snap closure. Its main practical advantage is the five-size assortment, with post lengths listed at 6, 10, 12, 15, and 18 mm. The kit also lists a 5 mm post diameter and a 10 mm screw-and-base diameter, giving the hardware a clearly defined format. A small clear storage box separates the sizes, and the description says the components can be installed, removed, and reused. The limitation is format-specific: screw-and-base binding is not the direct match for a project designed around snap fasteners. It is also the higher-priced kit in this comparison.
70-Set 15mm Snap Fasteners Kit
The 70 Sets 15mm Snap Fasteners Kit is aimed at leather craft repair and also lists jeans, jackets, handbags, belts, and DIY craft among its fits. Each set contains four parts-two caps, one stud, and one socket-so the package supplies the components for a snap unit rather than a screw-and-base connection. A storage box and snap installation tool give shoppers a concrete reason to choose it when that closure style is the goal. The limitation is clearly stated in the description: the 15mm cap is suitable for light to medium fabric, not thick fabric such as wool blankets. Fabrics with surface wear should be lined on the back to help prevent breaking away and tearing.
Final choice by use case
- For binding-focused leather work: Choose the 80-Set Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Kit, especially when its assortment of post lengths suits the construction.
- For leather craft repair and listed garment or accessory uses: Choose the 70-Set 15mm Snap Fasteners Kit, provided the material fits its light-to-medium fabric guidance.
- When the project specification already names the hardware: Match Chicago screws with the Chicago screw kit, or snap fasteners with the snap kit. The $0.50 difference is less important than using the correct connection style.
