brain is not working.  I want to sew new "hooks" into my kids' coats as the material ones are wearing & tearing, but the coats are in good condition.  I want to use a chain type thing rather than material.  Is there a name for such a thing (I want to call them blazer chains but googling them has shown nothing).  If anyone has a clue what I'm on about, please can you tell me what they're called, where to buy them & if they're easy to sew on?!

> If anyone has a clue what I'm on about, please can you tell me what they're called,

I know exactly what you mean! 

But you've got me going now, as I hadn't ever thought about it.    I've got a tailored suede jacket "for best" and it has a luxury lining, with the chain, it looks very smart and upmarket. 

I am going to be wondering all day now!

I've heard them described as 'coat loops' or 'hanging loops' but googling those names hasn't helped .... yet!

Ta-daaaa! Coat chain!

Thanks, can always rely on CD'ers!

There's always something to get you thinking isn't there   Woolworths used to be great for small haberdashery items - I now have to use the craft section of my local garden centre!

You can find leather coat loops here

You ought to be able to buy small lengths of chain from a diy store and it should be easy enough to sew if it has an open link.  Good luck - my kids would always pull their coat hoops off in a rush to get them off the peg and out of school...

my kids would always pull their coat hoops off in a rush

That's exactly why I need something strong.  Leather's an idea, not sure if it will wear as well but it's worth a try.

You can get them in the habedashery dept. of John Lewis', and in  Hobbycraft too.