Shirting
14L–18L polyester, MOP, or trocas with 2-hole or 4-hole attachment and high luster.
Closures engineered for the garment
Button Sourcing for Apparel Production
A garment button is both a visual signature and a mechanical closure. Material, Ligne size, profile, hole architecture, finish, and pull strength must fit the fabric and stress point.
Fenalt manages resin, shell, horn, corozo, metal, urea, and branded button development from specification through line-ready inspection.
Direct answer
Size the closure to the fabric and load
Button sourcing succeeds when the closure is specified with the garment. Light shirting can use small, thin buttons; tailored jackets need thicker profiles and counter-buttons; denim and workwear need tack or shank hardware that survives washing and pull forces.
Fenalt coordinates substrates, dimensions, attachment geometry, finish, chemical safety, and machinery compatibility so the approved button reaches the production line ready to use.
Applications
Button profiles by garment use
Tailoring
24L–32L horn, corozo, or faux-horn resin with deep rim profiles and counter-button backing.
Denim and workwear
24L–36L brass, copper, or zinc tack buttons that withstand stone washing and enzyme treatments.
Casual knits
18L–24L urea or polyester with matte, chalk, or rubberized finishes for jersey and fleece.
Ligne sizing
Translate international sizes into a usable spec
One Ligne equals 0.635 mm. Size, thickness, and profile should be reviewed alongside the buttonhole and placket construction.
| Ligne | Diameter | Profile | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14L–18L | 8.89–11.43 mm | 1.8–2.2 mm thin profile | Dress shirt cuffs and plackets |
| 20L–24L | 12.70–15.24 mm | 2.2–3.0 mm standard | Shirts, polos, light jackets |
| 28L–32L | 17.78–20.32 mm | 3.0–4.5 mm medium-thick | Suit jackets, trousers, outerwear |
| 36L–45L | 22.86–28.57 mm | 4.5–6.0+ mm structural | Overcoats, trenches, workwear denim |
Substrate and mechanics
Material and fastening architecture matter
Resin
Unsaturated polyester offers DTM color, transparency options, and dry-cleaning resistance.
Natural
Corozo, trocas/MOP, and horn bring grain, luster, and biodegradable or natural character.
Metal
Zinc alloy, brass, and steel support heavy strain with antique brass, gunmetal, nickel, or e-coat finishes.
Urea and melamine
Thermosetting compounds bring impact and scratch resistance for military, workwear, and institutional use.
4-hole flat
X or parallel stitches distribute shear at heavy stress points.
2-hole flat
Clean appearance and rapid automated attachment for light-to-midweight shirting.
Shank and tack
Raised loops accommodate thick plackets; press studs need calibrated force to avoid yarn severing.
Testing and planning
Release hardware with evidence
Dimensions
Use calipers to check diameter, edge thickness, hole distance, and tolerance.
Visual quality
Screen resin voids, flash lines, uneven pearlescence, and engraving quality.
Strength
Use pull-force and impact testing for closure retention and safety.
Safety and fastness
Check REACH/CPSIA lead and nickel requirements plus laundering and dry-cleaning resistance.
- MOQ
- Fenalt’s standard managed garment MOQ is 50 pieces per style.
- Sampling
- Button development, engraving, and DTM proofing take 10–15 days plus 3–5 days courier shipping.
- Bulk
- Complete bulk garment turnaround is 15–20 days from PP sign-off to export dispatch.
- Delivery
- DAP for small-batch courier shipments or FOB Chattogram for bulk ocean freight.
Questions and answers
Button sourcing FAQs
What is a Ligne?
Ligne is the international button sizing unit. One Ligne equals 0.635 millimeters, or 1/40 of an inch.
Which button materials are available?
Fenalt can coordinate unsaturated polyester resin, urea or melamine, corozo, natural shell, horn, brass, steel, zinc alloy, recycled polyester, and other specified substrates.
Can buttons be color-matched?
Yes. Polyester, corozo, and coated metal buttons can be matched to PMS references or physical shell-fabric swatches through DTM development.
How are buttons tested?
Lots are checked for diameter, thickness, hole clearance, visual defects, pull strength, impact, chemical safety, laundering, and dry-cleaning fastness as appropriate.
What production terms apply?
Fenalt’s managed garment MOQ starts at 50 pieces per style. Sampling takes 10–15 days plus 3–5 days shipping; bulk turnaround is 15–20 days from PP approval to export dispatch.
Source the closure with the garment
Turn a button choice into a dependable production detail
Share the garment, fabric, Ligne, substrate, branding, and testing requirements for a managed button plan.