Teezle Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 What pants have the best suspender button durability? Alternatively, what is the best way to patch up a broken suspender button? It's not just that they've come loose from the material and could be sewed back in - the metal button itself has broken into two pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I've had my Bauer Reactor pants since, idk, 2001-2002? Maybe 2003. I just had a button pop for the first time last year. My gear repair connoisseur, Jay Terio, outfitted it with nylon loops sewn into the pants and the suspender buttons are placed on the loops now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Make sure to remove your suspenders after each game to dry. I used to leave the suspenders on and the rubber material would hold water/moisture against the buttons and would cause them to erode away and snap in half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korppi32 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I think Warrior way is the best way, plus I haven´t heard any durability issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teezle Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 15 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: Make sure to remove your suspenders after each game to dry. I used to leave the suspenders on and the rubber material would hold water/moisture against the buttons and would cause them to erode away and snap in half. That is probably what happened, although I've been doing this forever and this is the first time. Good catch - I'll take my suspenders off afterward now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Korppi32 said: I think Warrior way is the best way, plus I haven´t heard any durability issues. This is essentially what was added to my pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertnamehere Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 On 2/6/2019 at 7:54 AM, Korppi32 said: I think Warrior way is the best way, plus I haven´t heard any durability issues. Does anyone know where to find replacements for these? I seem to have misplaced mine and want suspenders now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythe Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I still use my Itech hp pro pants. The buttons rusted off a long time ago. I'm lazy and usually go for the quick fix ala skate lace. Works. Pants are showing a lot of wear n tear now and there's cracked plastic on the inside of one of the thighs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 13 hours ago, insertnamehere said: Does anyone know where to find replacements for these? I seem to have misplaced mine and want suspenders now. I think Monkey has those in the accessories/spare parts section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 4:41 PM, coopaloop1234 said: Make sure to remove your suspenders after each game to dry. I used to leave the suspenders on and the rubber material would hold water/moisture against the buttons and would cause them to erode away and snap in half. I could see that on the rubber bits. I keep my Browns on all the time with no ill effect, as the leather is thinner and does not rest on the vulnerable parts of the button. The buttons are not all that sophisticated, as on the rivet side, it is a grooved nail and the button side, there are two pieces that catch when you hit the top with a mallet, so I can EASILY see how leaving a braces rubber (I think of lacy things holding up a girl’s stockings when I hear “suspenders”) could help rust out a button; it doesn’t help that they are not made nearly as well as they were 25 years ago, either. I have had them either explode or work themselves through the nylon. If you are reinstalling buttons, a piece of leather on both sides will aid in keeping them together, not unlike what Vaughn does on their pants. That is still a reason why I think Vaughn senior pants are a great value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colander Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Bought a set of buttons from a local fabric shop (FabricLand) and installed them with a mallet per @bunnyman666 comment. These were stainless, so not too worried about rusting. Since I installed the suspender loops after adding the buttons I have not removed them (the loops) at any time to avoid rusting. That was probably two seasons ago or more and no issues to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 So if I need to replace a suspender button you guys recommend a craft store like Michael’s? Goalie Monkey didn’t appear to have any suspender buttons on their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL42 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 add some loops to the pants and tie the suspenders to that or buy a tarp holder at home depot for couple bucks and 2 green ellastic good to go for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Got Carhartt suspender buttons on Amazon. Installed one where the original was missing. Seems like it does the trick. Skating tonight, so it’ll be tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 It held together successfully tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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