easy press button snap fastener pliers with 108 snap pieces - 3/16" auto supply mall <br><br>the term 'snap' is an onomatopoeia, a fifty-cent word meaning the name sounds like what the object does - and these snap fasteners do! first developed in the late 1800's as a novelty fastener, they became popular as an easier-functioning alternative to buttons. that makes them a good choice for children's clothing or for anyone with limited hand-strength/dexterity. plus, they add functional character to all sorts of clothing, bags and accessories. our snaps are of excellent quality & high-durability that hold up well through machine-washings. attach by using punch & die (aka mandrel & anvil) or our specialty snap pliers included with this set.<br>