Which magnets do I use for sewing into clothing or bags?

Magnets are often used to create invisible fasteners in bags or clothing. Designers use this as a more attractive alternative to zips, Velcro fasteners or buttons. When using magnets, it is always important that the magnetic force of the application is specifically selected to ensure a gentle but also strong closure. It is important to note that only neodymium magnets are used for these fasteners. Only neodymium magnets are strong enough to work through fabric, leather or other materials of clothing or bags, even if they are quite "thin". 

Sewing into bags or mobile phone cases

This is a particularly popular application. You don't need to drill a hole in the leather of a bag to attach a fastener. You can either sew a magnet on one side and a piece of metal on the other, or you can use a magnet on both sides
If you make a magnetic fastener yourself, you should bear in mind that commercially available sewing needles are also ferromagnetic and are attracted by magnets. This requires a little dexterity when sewing. Theoretically, magnets from the following categories are suitable, depending on the thickness of the material:

Neodymium disc magnets
Neodymium block magnets

However, there are also magnets specially developed for this purpose that can be sewn in. These magnets have a special plastic cover with a wide edge. You can easily sew this edge into the pockets/sleeves. This fixes the neodymium magnets directly in place:

Sewing into clothing / fashion

Magnets are also used here time and time again. They are particularly popular for rain capes. Even if a fastener on an item of clothing breaks, you can easily repair / mend it using magnets
Magnets are also very popular when creating costumes for carnival, fancy dress parties, Halloween or other costume balls. They can be incorporated invisibly or visibly for decorative purposes. Magnets are also often used in costumes to attach detachable parts to the costume at any time. There are no limits to the ideas here

When washing clothes with magnets:

• Washing machine drums are ferromagnetic. Only wash clothes in laundry bags
• Neodymium magnets are heat-resistant up to 80 degrees Celsius. Do not wash clothes above this temperature
• It is best to always wash on a gentle cycle
• Please do not use a spin cycle

For sewing into clothing, we definitely recommend our specially developed neodymium magnets for sewing in. These are specially wrapped in foil to keep the magnets rust-free during washing:



What other magnets can I use for clothes?
The following neodymium magnets are also particularly useful due to their shape and size:


 

Sewing into curtains

Here it is important to distinguish whether you are sewing the magnets into a shower curtain or into a curtain to protect them from the sun. As it always gets damp in the shower, you should always use our magnets for sewing into a plastic cover when making a magnetic curtain. Take a look at our waterproof magnets category here. This is not required when sewing into a curtain for shading or decoration. You can select a suitable neodymium magnet for this purpose