Aglets are the pointed ends of shoelaces that prevent fraying and make it easy to weave through eyelets. They can be made of metal, plastic, or polyester and are used to cover the ends of other materials as well. Polyester aglets are the most common and durable, while metal and plastic ones may need to be replaced. It’s eco-friendly to repair aglets instead of throwing them away.
In the French language, a needle is called an aquille or quillette, and from this we get the name aglet. Also known as an aiglet, an aglet is the pointed end of a shoelace that is attached with a metal tag, plastic sleeve, glass holder, or molded polyester terry. The tips of the shoelaces are protected by the aiglets and are prevented from fraying and fraying. Aglets, in the same way as threaded needles, make it easy for the wearer to weave shoelaces in and out of the series of holes in the shoe known as eyelets or lugs, and also allow the wearer to adjust the laces. tight and tie them In addition to shoelaces, aiglets are used to cover the ends of shoelaces, ribbons, and shoelaces; sometimes these tips are used as fabric closures instead of buttons and hooks.
To attach a metal eaglet to a shoelace, a small strip of metal is folded around the end of the lace and crimped into place. Different types of metals such as copper, bronze, silver, and gold have been used throughout the centuries to make useful and decorative aglets. A cord tumbling machine can be used to form plastic aglets. In this case, the plastic strips are wrapped around the shoelace and subjected to heat and an acetone solvent until the plastic is completely entangled with the shoelace.
Polyester aglets are more common and convenient than metal or plastic aglets nowadays. These aglets are made by ultrasonic heating of the closed ends of cords or polyester cords. The aglet produced is solid and permanent. There are no issues with the polyester tips becoming loose or damaged, making them an excellent choice in laces for high-activity sports that require strong, durable shoes.
While a polyester aiglet is permanent, metal and plastic ones are not and can break or fall off and need to be replaced. The easiest way to make a new aglet is to dip the end of the bead in clear nail polish or hot candle wax or resin, and allow it to dry naturally. Wrapping tape or yarn around the ends can also do the trick. Heat shrink and metal tubing can also be used to form aglets. It’s more eco-friendly to repair the tips instead of throwing them away and getting new laces.
Protect your devices with Threat Protection by NordVPN
