Tep-2 Press

TEP-2 Multi-Purpose Hand Press for Upholstery

The TEP-2 Hand Press is a workshop press made for covered upholstery button production and, with the appropriate interchangeable dies, fitting press studs and rivets.

Suitable for button sizes from #20 to #60, the TEP-2 is particularly useful for professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, automotive trimmers, caravan workshops and repair businesses that want one compact press capable of carrying out several fastening operations.

The press is supplied on its own, allowing the tooling to be selected according to the work being carried out.

Product Specification

• Product type: Multi-purpose hand press
• Model: TEP-2
• Operation: Hand operated
• Covered button capacity: #20 to #60
• Applications: Buttons, press studs and rivets
• Tooling: Interchangeable dies and attachments
• Supplied as: Press only
• Dies and attachments: Sold separately
• Suitable for: Upholstery, furniture manufacture, trimming and repair work

TEP-2 Press for Covered Upholstery Buttons

With the correct button die fitted, the TEP-2 can be used for producing professional fabric-covered furniture buttons.

Covered buttons are widely used for:

• Headboards
• Sofa backs
• Armchairs
• Footstools
• Ottomans
• Upholstered bed panels
• Decorative wall panels
• Deep-buttoned furniture
• Furniture restoration
• Replacement upholstery buttons

The press provides the controlled pressure required to form the covering material around the button shell and secure the chosen button back.

Covered Button Sizes #20 to #60

The TEP-2 is designed to accept compatible tooling for covered buttons from #20 through to #60.

Status Fabrics' current standard Button Die range includes sizes 24, 30, 36 and 44.

Always make sure the:

• Button die
• Aluminium shell
• Button back
• Fabric cutter

are correctly matched to the required button size.

Standard Button Dies for Upholstery Fabric

For conventional upholstery fabrics, use a compatible Button Die.

The standard die is made for professional fabric-covered button production and is suitable for furniture, headboards, deep buttoning and restoration work.

Available Status Fabrics sizes currently include:

• 24
• 30
• 36
• 44

Button Dies for Leather, Vinyl & Thick Fabric

Leather, vinyl and heavier upholstery materials create more bulk around the button shell than conventional fabric.

For these materials, use the specialist Button Die for Leather, Vinyl & Thick Fabric.

This specialist die is suited to:

• Leather
• Faux leather
• Upholstery vinyl
• Heavy woven upholstery fabric
• Thick decorative materials

Using tooling made for heavier material helps produce a cleaner, more consistent covered button.

TEP-2 Press for Press Studs

One of the main advantages of the TEP-2 is that it is not limited to covered-button work.

With the 4-Piece Press Stud Die Set fitted, the press can also be used for compatible press studs and snap fasteners.

This makes it useful for:

• Upholstery covers
• Automotive trim
• Caravan and motorhome upholstery
• Marine-style covers
• Furniture panels
• Removable fabric sections
• General trimming work

Browse Press Studs & Rivets for compatible fastening components and tooling.

TEP-2 Press for Rivets

The TEP-2 can also be configured for rivet fitting using the 2-Piece Rivet Die Set.

Rivets provide a permanent mechanical fastening for suitable materials and are useful across upholstery, furniture and trimming work.

Status Fabrics' 9mm Rivets are two-piece fittings made for use with the rivet die and are particularly useful for applications such as Pirelli webbing straps.

One Press for Multiple Workshop Jobs

The main benefit of the TEP-2 multi-purpose press is its ability to perform several jobs simply by changing the tooling.

Depending on the die fitted, the press can be used for:

• Fabric-covered upholstery buttons
• Leather or vinyl covered buttons
• Press studs
• Snap fasteners
• Rivets

This makes the TEP-2 particularly useful where workshop space is limited or where several different fastening jobs are carried out regularly.

TEP-2 for Furniture Upholstery

The TEP-2 is useful throughout professional furniture upholstery.

Applications include:

• Covered headboard buttons
• Sofa and chair buttons
• Deep-buttoned furniture
• Upholstered panels
• Removable furniture covers
• Press-stud fastenings
• Webbing and rivet work
• Furniture repairs

Its interchangeable tooling allows the same press to remain on the bench while different dies are selected for each job.

TEP-2 for Automotive & Caravan Trimming

The ability to fit buttons, press studs and rivets also makes the TEP-2 useful for trimming workshops.

Typical applications can include:

• Automotive upholstery
• Campervan interiors
• Caravan cushions
• Motorhome upholstery
• Removable trim panels
• Press-stud covers
• Riveted webbing
• Interior trim repairs

Browse Press Studs & Rivets for compatible fasteners.

Press Stud Dies for the TEP-2

The 4-Piece Press Stud Die Set provides dedicated tooling for fitting compatible press-stud components with the TEP-2.

Press studs provide a reusable fastening that can be opened and closed repeatedly.

They are useful where removable upholstery, covers or trim panels need a secure mechanical fastening.

Rivet Dies for the TEP-2

The 2-Piece Rivet Die Set provides the tooling required for compatible rivet work.

Rivets are more appropriate where a permanent mechanical connection is required rather than a fastening designed to reopen.

Use with compatible rivet components such as 9mm Rivets.

Compatible Snap Fasteners

The Press Studs & Rivets range includes fasteners such as:

• 5/8" Nickel on Steel Snap Fasteners
• 5/8" Black on Steel Snap Fasteners

These provide practical fastening options for upholstery, covers and trimming applications where a reusable snap fixing is required.

Always use tooling appropriate to the fastener being fitted.

TEP-2 Press with Aluminium Button Shells

For covered-button production, use matching Aluminium Button Shells.

supplies aluminium button shells in commonly used upholstery sizes, including:

• 24
• 30
• 36
• 44

The shell forms the visible covered face of the button while the selected button back provides the fixing method.

Choosing the Correct Upholstery Button Back

Different furniture constructions require different button backs.

Wire Backs

Button Wire Backs provide a metal loop suitable for traditional upholstery twine and deep-buttoning applications.

Prong Backs

Button Prong Backs use long prongs for suitable mechanical through-upholstery fixing.

Hook Backs

Hook Backs produce covered buttons designed to engage with a prepared twine loop.

Tape Backs

Tape Backs accept long and short tapes for through-buttoning cushions, caravan seating and bedding.

Browse Button Parts for the full range of button components.

TEP-2 or D-1 Button Press?

The D-1 Button Press is primarily focused on covered-button manufacture.

The TEP-2 offers broader versatility because compatible tooling can also be fitted for press studs and rivets.

Choose the TEP-2 where:

• Buttons are only one part of the workshop work
• Press studs are also required
• Rivets need to be fitted
• One multi-purpose hand press is preferred

Choose the D-1 where the main requirement is covered-button production.

TEP-2 or D-3 Fabric & Button Press?

The D-3 Fabric & Button Press is a heavier-duty press designed around fabric cutting and professional covered-button production.

Choose the TEP-2 where versatility across buttons, press studs and rivets is most important.

Choose the D-3 where:

• Heavy-duty button production is required
• Fabric cutting is part of the workshop setup
• D-3 Super Die tooling is already in use

TEP-2 or C. S. Osborne W1 Press?

The C. S. Osborne W1 Upholstery Button Press is a professional dedicated button covering machine.

The Osborne W1 is suited to higher-volume covered-button production, while the TEP-2 is more flexible across several fastening operations.

Choose the TEP-2 where one compact press needs to handle different types of upholstery hardware.

Press Only, Select the Tooling You Need

The TEP-2 is supplied as the press only.

Dies and attachments are sold separately so the press can be configured around the jobs carried out in your workshop.

Compatible tooling includes:

• Button Die
• Button Die for Leather, Vinyl & Thick Fabric
• 4-Piece Press Stud Die Set
• 2-Piece Rivet Die Set

Browse Buttoning Tools and Press Studs & Rivets for compatible tooling and components.

For help choosing the correct dies, button parts, press studs or rivets for the TEP-2, contact us.

TEP-2 hand press for making covered upholstery buttons and, with the appropriate dies, fitting press studs and rivets.

• Suitable for covered button sizes #20 to #60
• Hand-operated workshop press
• Accepts interchangeable button dies and attachments
• Can be configured for press studs and rivets
• Suitable for upholstery, furniture manufacture, trimming and repair work
• useful where one press is required for several fastening applications
• Press supplied on its own
• Dies and attachments sold separately

For fabric-covered buttons, use a compatible Button Die.

For leather, vinyl and heavier materials, choose the specialist Button Die for Leather, Vinyl & Thick Fabric.

For fastener work, add the 4-Piece Press Stud Die Set or 2-Piece Rivet Die Set.