Steel Boning Caps – 5mm & 7mm Corset Boning Tips

Steel Boning Caps for Flat & Spiral Steel Boning

Finish your corset boning neatly and safely with these steel boning caps, designed to fit onto the cut ends of flat and spiral steel boning. Boning caps help cover sharp metal ends, reduce snagging and give corsetry and dressmaking projects a cleaner, more professional finish.

Available in 5mm and 7mm sizes, these caps are ideal for matching standard steel boning widths used in corsets, bodices, bustiers, bridalwear, eveningwear, hoop skirts and costume projects.

Choose from packs of 25, 50, 75 or 100 caps depending on your project. Please note that the caps are weighed rather than individually counted, so there may be a small discrepancy of approximately 2–3 caps per pack.  

Perfect for:

• Finishing steel boning ends
• Flat steel boning
• Spiral steel boning
• Corsets and bustiers
• Structured bodices
• Bridalwear and eveningwear
• Hoop skirts, costumes and dressmaking projects

Product details:

• Type: steel boning caps / corset boning tips
• Size options: 5mm and 7mm
• Quantity options: 25, 50, 75 or 100 caps
• Suitable for flat and spiral steel boning
• Helps cover cut metal boning ends
• Ideal for corsetry, bodices and structured garments
• Can be applied with a press machine or carefully with pliers

To apply, place a cap over the cut end of the boning and secure it using a suitable press machine or two pliers. For best results, file the cut boning end smooth before adding the cap.

FAQ 

What are steel boning caps used for?
Steel boning caps are used to cover the cut ends of flat or spiral steel boning, helping to reduce sharp edges, snagging and fabric damage.

What sizes are available?
These caps are available in 5mm and 7mm sizes.

Can I use these with spiral steel boning?
Yes, they are suitable for both flat and spiral steel boning.

How do I apply the caps?
They can be applied with a special press machine, or manually using two pliers.