Two-hole
A clean sew-through face with visible thread direction. Define hole spacing, recess and edge profile.
Trim hardware specification book
Custom Garment Buttons for Wholesale Apparel
Source custom garment buttons as engineered trim: diameter, profile, attachment, material direction, finish, logo relief and packing all need an approved reference. This guide covers shirt, jacket and cashmere coat buttons for private-label buying teams.
FACE + RIMHOLES / SHANKEDGE + PROFILE
Diameter planning
Match button scale to the garment and closure
Millimetres provide a clear production dimension. If a tech pack uses ligne, keep the original notation and confirm the converted diameter with the supplier. A button that looks balanced on a shirt can be visually and mechanically undersized on a heavy coat.
Send the buttonhole length, placket construction, fabric weight and placement. Approve physical fit through the intended buttonhole before bulk sewing.
SMALL TRIM
SHIRT
CARDIGAN
JACKET
COAT
Construction families
Select how the trim looks, moves and attaches
Four-hole
Supports cross, parallel or decorative stitch patterns. Confirm the sewing plan in the garment tech pack.
Shank
A reverse loop leaves an uninterrupted face and creates space for thicker fabrics. Specify loop material and orientation.
Snap system
Multi-part closures require matched components, setting equipment and garment-specific attachment validation.
| Direction | Specify | Review |
|---|---|---|
| Metal buttons for clothes | Base metal, plating, relief, edge and reverse | Finish consistency and garment compatibility |
| Resin / synthetic | Colour, translucency, pattern and profile | Moulded detail and lot appearance |
| Shell-like / pearl | Lustre, shade, thickness and natural variation target | Face variation and edge condition |
| Covered button | Core, fabric, grain direction and reverse assembly | Wrapping, alignment and fray control |
Outerwear focus
Specify cashmere coat buttons with the full closure
For cashmere, wool and tailored outerwear, the button works against a thick placket and becomes a major visual element. Review diameter, shank clearance, weight, edge smoothness, plating and reinforcement together.
A reference photo helps communicate style, but the coat tech pack should carry measurable dimensions and attachment instructions.
Thickness
Allow clearance without excessive movement.
Fit
Prove passage and retention on the real construction.
Branding
Check relief, orientation and legibility at true size.
Reinforcement
Define thread, stay button or other garment method.
Approval evidence
Build the inspection plan around actual program risk
Testing requirements depend on the button construction, garment, care process and destination. Agree the required standard and acceptance rule before ordering; do not infer compliance from appearance alone.
Dimensions
Diameter, thickness, hole or shank geometry and profile.
Attachment
Security after sewing or setting on the intended garment.
Surface
Edges, scratches, plating, colour and logo definition.
Care
Observed condition after the agreed garment care sequence.
Lot
Count, shade consistency, coding and defect sampling.
Material and trim reference board
Use adjacent accessory samples to discuss finish and scale
The live catalog does not currently identify these records as garment buttons. They are adjacent apparel-accessory references for metal tone, crystal surface, textile detail and packing conversations; an exact button is supplied against its own quote and sample.
Live adjacent trim references
Apparel-accessory products from our database
These dynamic cards remain linked to current product records. Use them for material and finish discussion; custom button dimensions, attachment and pricing are confirmed through a dedicated project quote.
TB-46650E9068FE
Custom Embroidered Sunflower Earrings
- Material
- Polyester (Embroidery Thread)
- MOQ
- 100
- Price
- $0.14 USD
DYHH-KB-003
Rhinestone Waist Bow – DIY Handmade Craft Accessory for Clothing Decoration
- Material
- Rhinestone and Ribbon
- MOQ
- 100
- Price
- $ 0.4 USD
TB-E09B6591B767
Water-Diamond Rhinestone Tube Shoelace
- Material
- Rhinestone and strip
- MOQ
- 50
- Price
- $ 2.5 USD
Bulk order control
Keep matching buttons together from factory to sewing line
State pieces per bag, bags per carton, spare allowance, colour and size codes, protective layers and whether sets must be grouped by garment. A mixed carton can cause more disruption than a visible trim defect.
Count
Pieces, sets, spares and carton totals.
Identity
Style, size, colour, finish, lot and PO.
Protection
Prevent face abrasion, tangling and plating contact.
Release
Use approved sample and inspection record.
Can you source custom buttons for clothing?
Yes. Quote the button as a trim specification with dimensions, construction, attachment, finish, garment use, quantity, packing and approval requirements.
What size button is suitable for a cashmere coat?
Button size must suit the coat design, buttonhole, placket, fabric weight and desired appearance. Provide the tech pack or a physical reference so the final diameter and profile can be sampled.
What is the difference between shank and sew-through buttons?
A shank button has an attachment loop on the reverse, while a sew-through button uses visible holes through the face. The garment construction and visual intent determine the choice.
Can metal buttons be plated in different colours?
Finish options depend on the chosen base material and project. Approve a physical finish sample because screen colour cannot prove metallic appearance.
What tests should a garment-button program consider?
Agree the evidence needed for attachment security, finish durability, corrosion or colour change, edge condition and care compatibility. Requirements vary by garment and market.
What information is needed for a bulk quote?
Send drawings or reference photos, dimensions, material direction, finish, logo relief, attachment, garment type, order split, packaging, destination and required date.
Start a custom button specification
Send the tech pack or reference, dimensions, material and finish direction, garment, quantities, packing and destination.