Though small, buttons are an essential component of clothing. From raw materials to finished products, the birth of each button goes through complex and delicate production processes. Today, we will reveal in detail the production processes of buttons made from different materials, allowing you to appreciate the ingenuity involved.
Resin buttons are very common in the market, and their production process is intricately linked. First is the ingredient preparation stage, where unsaturated resin, curing agent, accelerator, and color paste are mixed according to precise proportions. This step is crucial, as the accuracy of the proportions directly affects the color and quality of the buttons.
Next comes the molding stage, where the mixed raw materials enter the rod material workshop or plate material workshop, and are processed into rod blanks or plate blanks through molds and high temperature and pressure techniques. In the blank selection workshop, workers strictly screen the blanks, and those with thickness not meeting requirements, unusual colors and patterns, incorrect specifications, or problems such as rotten edges, hollow cores, or bubbles are deemed defective.
Then comes the button-making stage, using specialized button-making equipment to process the blanks into the shape of buttons, ensuring that the button shape is completely consistent with the sample. If there are issues with details such as needle holes, button edges, or thickness, they will also be deemed unqualified products. Finally, in the finished product workshop, the buttons undergo final inspection and packaging, requiring that the finished products match the required color, pattern, and specification, with symmetrical needle holes, adequate brightness, and no flaws on the front or back.
Metal buttons are favored for their durability and unique texture, and their production process is quite complex. The first step is mold making, creating molds for pressing buttons through precision processing equipment based on design drawings. The precision of the mold determines the shape and details of the button.
After the mold is completed, the process enters the pressing and forming stage. Metal sheets are placed in the punch press, and under the action of the mold, the basic shape of the button is pressed out. This process has high requirements for equipment and operational techniques, requiring strict control of the pressing force and speed to ensure the accurate dimensions of the button.
After pressing, the buttons undergo surface treatment, with common techniques including electroplating and painting. Electroplating can add luster to buttons and improve wear resistance and corrosion resistance; painting can give buttons rich colors and special textures. After surface treatment, metal buttons are not only beautiful but can also be used on clothing for a long time.
Natural material buttons, such as real shell buttons, coconut buttons, and wooden buttons, have production processes that focus more on preserving the natural characteristics of the materials. Taking real shell buttons as an example, first, suitable shells are selected, with strict screening of their thickness, texture, and color. Then, through cutting, polishing, and other techniques, the shells are processed into the shape of buttons. During this process, craftsmen cleverly utilize the natural texture and color of the shells, making each button unique.
The production of coconut buttons involves first washing and disinfecting the coconut shells, then cutting them to an appropriate size, followed by polishing, drilling, and other processes to finally create buttons. The production of wooden buttons involves drying treatment of the wood to prevent button deformation, followed by cutting, carving, polishing, varnishing, and other steps to showcase the rustic beauty of wooden buttons.
In our company, every production process is strictly controlled. From the careful selection of raw materials to quality testing during the production process, to the strict inspection of finished products, each button carries our pursuit of quality. With a professional technical team, advanced production equipment, and dedication to craftsmanship, we are committed to providing high-quality, ingenious button products to meet the diverse needs of different clothing brands.
