A dome is a type of mechanical fastener consisting of two interlocking metal or plastic discs that snap together under pressure. The term is heavily used in industrial sewing and outerwear manufacturing to describe the large, visible snap closures applied to jackets, canvas goods, and heavy workwear. They are set into the fabric using a specialized press or die, requiring precise alignment to ensure the garment closes smoothly without tearing the surrounding material.
Heard on the job
Load the press with the brass domes, we have fifty canvas jackets to finish before noon.
Also heard as
- snap
- press stud
- popper