Types Of Buttons And Their Uses

Types Of Buttons And Their Uses

We all know how buttons help keep the clothes together like a shirt, pants, skirts and so on. Several buttons are also used for decorating, snap closure, privacy, etc. Over the years, many new button types have been introduced to the textile market. Each category has a special use, and they also feature different looks. 

Since it is crucial to know about the button types and their applications, we have given a brief description to help you make the best out of this textile accessory. 

Flat buttons

One of the most common button types that you can find in the market is the flat button. From the name itself, you can understand it has a flat base that sits on any surface perfectly without leaving gaps on the edges. It primarily comes in a single color like white, black, green, and so on. Apart from this, they also come in a wide range of sizes, ensuring you can use them conveniently according to the application. For example, larger and multicolored flat buttons will work great if you want the buttons to behave as decorative items.

Lapel buttons

Lapel buttons are decorative accessories you can use in most clothes, from tuxedo suits to women's wear. They are available in a wide range based on their designs, style, color, and stones. You can easily put them on the cuff, collars, over the breast pocket, at the back of a gown, and so on. Since the buttons come with encrusted stones, they must be handled carefully. 

Shank

Shanks are often co-related to the flat buttons, but the only difference is in the holes. In shanks, the holes are hidden beneath the hollow protrusion, ensuring you can use the same decorative accessories in different clothing pieces. Most shanks are made from high-quality material to prevent the deformation of the hollow protrusion.

Snap buttons

Snap buttons are mainly used in jeans as they help ease the security of the apparel around your body frame. They come in different parts. The one having depression at the bottom is fixed on the clothing part that will sit against the skin. In the other part, a central protrusion can sit right over the depression and lock the buttons in place. They come in different sizes to ensure you can use the perfect button according to the purpose.

Fabric buttons

These buttons are highly decorative and often added to make a plain cloth look more extravagant and unique. Here, a flat button or the base of the snap button is covered with fabric or thread. To match the buttons with the cloth, the fabric is often cut out and then used to cover the buttons. While they are great in enhancing the cloth’s beauty, they aren’t much durable and might break off from the apparel. 

Glass buttons

One of the best buttons you can find is widely used in garment manufacturing companies. They are mainly made from acrylic glass or simple fiberglass that imparts the same beauty and elegance as real glass buttons. You must choose the buttons carefully since glass is versatile and can lose its shine due to scratches and abrasions. Sometimes, they are filled with resin to enhance the appeal and charm. 

Metal buttons

Metal buttons are used mainly with thick, heavy-duty clothes like jeans, denim jackets, trousers, etc. They come in various shapes and last for a long. You can find simple flat buttons made from metal or engraved with different figures and designs.

Conclusion 

Now that you know the major types of buttons used to date in the textile industry, your main aim will be to look for the best pieces and get started with your cloth manufacturing.