Perko Canvas Fasteners & Accessories
Perko Canvas Fasteners & Accessories: Marine-Grade Snaps Built to Last
When it comes to securing canvas on the water, the hardware matters just as much as the fabric itself. Perko — a fifth-generation, family-owned American manufacturer with over a century of marine hardware expertise — brings that same commitment to quality engineering to its line of canvas fasteners and accessories. These are not generic hardware-store snaps; they are purpose-built components designed to perform in saltwater, UV exposure, and the constant stress of an active vessel.
What Perko Offers in Canvas Fasteners
Perko's canvas fastener lineup centers on its well-regarded Durable Type Canvas Snap Fastener system. The system pairs snap caps with snap studs in a two-part assembly designed for a permanent, weather-resistant connection. They are assembled through the fabric and then permanently "pressed" together using a special hand punch tool , creating a secure bond that won't work loose from vibration or repeated use.
The system is engineered for versatility across common canvas applications aboard recreational and commercial vessels. They can be used to snap one piece of canvas to another — such as removable panels in a dodger, or a "door" in a cockpit cover. For mounting to a vessel's structure, snap studs with wood screws mount on wooden surfaces such as a cockpit coaming, used to attach the lower edges of dodgers. Perko also offers dedicated figure numbers for different installation scenarios: for canvas-to-canvas applications, options like Figs. 896, 898, 901, and 907 are recommended, while for canvas-to-solid-surface, Figs. 869, 896, and 898 are appropriate.
Why Perko Stands Apart in Marine Hardware
Perko is a fifth-generation, family-owned American manufacturer with over 100 years of experience in marine lighting, hardware, and accessories, founded in Brooklyn in the early 1900s and now based in North Miami, Florida. That longevity translates directly into product confidence: Perko has been refining marine hardware through generations of real-world feedback from boatbuilders and recreational boaters alike.
One of the brand's core differentiators is its manufacturing philosophy. Perko is truly an integrated manufacturer, almost completely independent of outside vendors, with complete in-house capabilities from product design through manufacturing and assembly of finished products — enabling better control over product quality and delivery. All products are made in the United States, and even raw materials such as sheet metal, plastic, aluminum, bronze, and zinc are sourced from American manufacturers.
Perko's ISO 9001:2015 certification reflects a dedication to excellence across all operations. For boaters, that means canvas snap fasteners that meet the same rigorous quality standards as every other component in the Perko catalog — from navigation lights to deck fills.
The Right Fastener for Every Canvas Application
Whether you are replacing worn snaps on an existing cockpit enclosure, building a custom dodger, or re-rigging a boat cover, Perko's canvas fastener system provides a reliable, time-tested solution. The individual, sold-by-the-each format makes it easy to replace single components without purchasing an entire kit — a practical choice for maintenance-minded boaters. Browse the full canvas fasteners & accessories category to find the right figure number for your application, or explore the complete Perko brand catalog for deck hardware, locks, latches, and more.