What are the types of buttons?

There are many kinds of buttons, and there are different classification methods. According to the material characteristics of buttons, buttons can be divided into synthetic material buttons, natural material buttons, combined buttons and so on.

(1) Synthetic material buttons

This type of button is the largest demand and variety in the world at presentUnsaturated resin clampsIt is the most popular. The advantages of synthetic material buttons are bright color, rich shape and can be mass-produced; the disadvantages are poor heat resistance, and because it is a synthetic polymer material, it is easy to pollute the environment.

(2) Natural material buttons

This is a type of button that is relatively old, almost all natural hard materials can be used as button materials. Common button materials available on the market currently include wood, bamboo, coconut shells, nuts, stones, gems, animal bones, etc. Natural material buttons are widely popular because they come from nature, catering to peoples desire for a return to nature. Each type of natural material button has its own characteristics, such as gemstone and crystal buttons, which are not only of high quality but also highly decorative, hard, heat-resistant, and chemically resistant, advantages that synthetic materials lack. However, due to the limitations in material selection, natural material buttons are more expensive.

(3) Combination button pieces

Composite button fasteners are a newer type of fastener. With the development of bonding technology, any two materials can be bonded together, thus the variety of composite button fasteners is extensive. Currently, the most popular composite button fasteners on the market are those with the largest number and widest influenceABS-plated nylon parts combination,ABS-electroplated metal parts combination,ABS-plated resin parts combinationDue to different materials, the final performance is not the same. Compared with other buttons, the combination button is more comprehensive and decorative, so it is more and more popular.

There are mainly high-grade buttonsUrea buttons,Fruit buttons,Metal buttons,Shell buttons,Cattle horn buttons.

1. Urea button is a resin button, which is the most common medium and high-end suit button at present. Its scientific name isUrea-formaldehyde resin buttonsUrea buttons are made by reacting urea and ammonia, which are basic catalysts, with formaldehyde under the action of formaldehyde, polymerizing into urea-formaldehyde resin. Urea buttons possess characteristics such as light resistance, heat resistance, non-fading, non-cracking, and good toughness, especially being non-toxic and environmentally friendly. They also have significant features like wear resistance, flame retardancy, and heat resistance, making them the preferred choice for high-end buttons in premium clothing.
2. Fruit clamp. Fruit clamp refers to the use of naturalivory nutHigh-quality buttons made from raw materials such as ivory shells. Ivory fruits mainly grow in southern countries like Panama, Ecuador, and Bolivia. After the fruits are fully matured, they are dried in tropical sunlight for about 3 to 4 months, and the hard material resembling ivory is dried. The fruit hardness is 1.5 times that of ivory, and the color of ivory is similar, so it can be used as a substitute for ivory products. Many players in China now use ivory as raw material to carve various handicrafts.

3. Metal buttons, includingElectroplated metal film fastenersAnd high-grade pure metal buttons. Pure metals include copper buttons, silver buttons, gold-plated buttons, and alloy buttons, with common colors being metallic silver and gold. Surface color loss is more common, usually associated with electroplating and spraying. Poor electroplating without sealing petroleum products generally does not last long; the color will become dull after oxidation in the air, and paint loss and wear will occur during friction. This is related to the composition of the products paint coating; good quality paint generally does not flake off unless it is a very poor quality paint.
4. Natural Buffalo Horn Buttons. Natural buffalo horn buttons are the most commonly used high-end buttons in ordinary high-end suits, typically made of black buffalo horn. Buffalo horns are categorized into black buffalo horns, yellow buffalo horns, and white buffalo horns. Black buffalo horns are the most commonly used due to their ease of purchase, low cost, and wide application. There are three colors of buffalo horn buttons: black, light brown, and dark brown. Among these, black coffee buffalo horn buttons are the cheapest, while light brown and dark brown buffalo horn buttons are about 50% more expensive.

5. Shell buttons, also known as mother-of-pearl buttons, are polished buttons made from the natural pearls found inside shells. Because the shell comes from nature, it exudes an elegant and alluring atmosphere from the inside out. Additionally, shells are often associated with pearls, thus adding a touch of nobility. However, different types of shells have their unique properties, and understanding the characteristics of different shells allows for more precise use of these shell buttons.