Types of Clothing Buttons: How Many Are There?

Types of Clothing Buttons

Today, let's introduce the various buttons found in garment accessories.

1. Definition of Buttons

- Button: Connects the placket of clothing.

- Fastener: Non-connecting part of the placket.

However, we commonly refer to both as buttons.

2. Classification of Buttons (Major Categories)

- By Use: Shirt buttons, suit buttons, clothing buttons, pant buttons, decorative buttons, etc.

- By Structure: Hidden buttons, visible buttons, snap buttons, hook buttons, etc.

- By Material: Metal buttons, non-metal buttons.

- By Clothing: Men's buttons, women's buttons.

3. Classification of Buttons (Minor Categories)

In addition, buttons can be further subdivided in other ways. In summary, buttons are distinguished based on the different functional and decorative requirements of various garments.

4. Material Classification of Buttons

Buttons can be divided into two main categories by material: metal buttons and non-metal buttons.

- Metal Buttons: Aluminum alloy buttons, zinc alloy buttons, copper buttons (metal buttons are generally produced by die-casting or pressure casting).

Characteristics of Metal Buttons: They are relatively heavy and textured, typically used in high-end suits and coats, and occasionally in premium shirts.

- Non-Metal Buttons: Resin buttons, horn buttons, bone buttons, shell buttons, wooden buttons, fruit buttons, gem buttons, etc.

Resin Buttons: Affordable and can mimic buttons of other materials and colors, making them widely popular. However, they tend to have a lower quality and feel.

Horn Buttons: Usually found on autumn and winter suits and coats, their unique color and patterns convey a sense of depth and stability.

Bone Buttons: Known for their warm qualities, commonly used in knitwear and wool sweaters.

Shell Buttons: Feature a distinctive pearlescent effect, typically used in high-end spring and summer shirts and casual suits.

Wooden and Fruit Buttons: Usually in warm color tones, predominantly used in autumn and winter shirts.

Gem Buttons: Rare and expensive, usually reserved for embellishing the collar tips of high-end shirts.