The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitor belt. The snap can be integrated or built directly in to a heart rate monitor belt. Furthermore, the heart rate monitor belt can be integrated within a textile or garment, for example a compression shirt, sports bra or cycling shorts. The snap can be flushly integrated into the belt or garment such the snap does not take away from the general wearability of the heart rate monitor belt or garment.本發明一般地關於一種用於薄,低厚度卡扣的使用,例如,在心跳速率監視器帶中。卡扣可以被整合或直接到心跳速率監視器帶中內建。此外,心跳速率監視器帶可在紡織品或服裝內整合,例如壓縮襯衫,運動內衣或緊身短褲。卡扣可以被平齊地整合到帶或服裝中,這樣的卡扣不會從心跳速率監視器帶或服裝的一般耐磨性取走。