Button Knowledge

Ever wondered how the lowly button came to be? Buttons are actually more ancient than what most people believe- they are thought to be as old as clothing itself.

At SBS Zipper, we appreciate art, creativity, and individualism because we understand that they add joy and excitement to life. Most people don’t recognize the value of buttons but we believe that buttons can make your clothing more charming as well as transform almost anything you have at home to a wonderful and attractive accessory. Here are some examples.

As the creative use of zippers we have discussed before, buttons also show their important role in fashion world by offering innovative designs. When it comes to buttons, they are a useful fastening device. Buttons vary in sizes, colors, materials and shapes, and can be placed on different types of garment, serving a decorative function to add a fashionable statement to clothing.

In this guide, we will discuss specific hazards associated with clothing buttons, the safety requirements, and preliminary assessment we can do to ensure safety.

The term “resin button” and ”plastic button” are often interchangeable with each other, and also sometimes creating confusion for those who don’t really know the differences. In this guide, we will discuss all the main differences between the two button types, as well as discussing the key areas you should focus on so that you can make a better purchase decision when choosing between the two.

Brief History Shell buttons boast an expansive history dating way back before 1950 when they were manufactured in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. Back then, Muscatine was referred to as the World’s Capital of Pearl Button as it was home to a whopping number of shell button factories. By 21st Century, China overtook the United States and became the center of shell buttons industry.