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On men's trousers, what is the device called?

where a flat piece of metal (like a hook) is inserted into a small flat metal lined enclosure to assist a button in keeping the trousers closed.

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  • 8 years ago
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    They are sold as "hook and eye" fasteners although there are many different versions of hook and eye fasteners. See the link for the ones with a bigger piece of metal that slides into the receiver or "eye" part to fasten men's pants. They also make smaller versions. : }

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