Button Knowledge

Buttons made out of bone and horn were the first kinds of buttons that were used in human fashion history. These kinds of buttons were very popular as clothing ornaments in the 14th century, and they continued to enjoy widespread use up until the early 20th century- even when buttons had shifted in their purely ornamental role in clothes to functional ones. The craze for horn buttons eventually receded when newer and cheaper materials like plastics were seeing widespread use among the public. But still, the demand for horn buttons never really went away. Sure, you could go with generic [Continue Reading]

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.