Even the senior workers in the button industry cannot quickly distinguish the materials of various buttons. Most people's understanding of buttons is limited to knowing the general classification of buttons, but they cannot distinguish the material of buttons. In fact, there are traces to identify the material of different buttons. Any item will have its own attributes when it is made, so each button has its own unique characteristics. Here we come together to understand these different material buttons, which have their own characteristics.
In our common buttons, it can be roughly divided into plastic buttons (plastics, resins), metal buttons, natural buttons, etc. Each button is different in its production process. Although some buttons look the same in appearance, the use of internal materials is totally different.
1 real shellfish button and shell buttons. Real shell buttons are also known as shell buttons. This is an extremely old type of button. The reason why these buttons are still alive today is that the reason for this is that it comes from nature, with elegant texture and luster. People, and people always associate shells with jewels, so the use of real button buttons on clothing, it shows the quality of noble. Like the now popular Montagut T-shirts, the use of real shell buttons is a feature.
There are many kinds of shells in the world and they are rich in resources. However, there are not many kinds of shellfish that can be used for button production. This is mainly because the shells used for button making must have a bright color, pearl luster, uniform texture and toughness, and are easy to collect. , abundant resources, affordable prices. The internationally popular shell buttons are mainly spiky-tailed snails (horse-hoofed snails), abalone-bordered snails (spiroides), and various types of mother-of-pearl oysters (such as black whiting, white whiting, marquis, penguins, pearl oysters, and freshwater pearls) Etc.) Freshwater banana shellfish etc. In addition, there are some kinds of oyster snails, tiger pelican and other parts used for the production of buttons, but the number is small.
2 Abalone shell buttons and nut buttons. Abalone is a treasure of aquatic shellfish. Abalone shell is a good material for making buttons. This type of button is characterized by uneven buckle surface, the back of a thin filament-like twill, the color is mostly reddish brown, the front presents a strong purple, green and yellow rainbow pearl, thin and hard texture. Most of these buttons are two-eye buckles and eye-buttons, which are mostly used in light and thin clothing. The so-called nut button is called in the button industry as a plant-like ivory buckle. Because the nuts produced in South America are cut, the cut surface is similar in color and texture to ivory. After the button is properly polished, the gloss is very good. Due to the elegant texture of the nut buttons and the resource relationship, the buttons are of higher quality than ordinary wood buttons, but the price is also higher. Nut buttons are usually divided into two categories depending on the location. One is the skin layer taken from the nuts, and the buttons have a brown pattern on one side; the other is based on the core layer of the nuts, and the buttons have a striped or concentric pattern on the surface. As with resin buttons, it is difficult to distinguish clearly if they are not carefully identified. Nut buttons can also be whitened, dyed, and processed into bright eyes. Because the material of the nut button is a vegetable fiber, it can absorb water and swell, and the swelling is obvious. It should be noted when using it.
3 plastic buttons and resin buttons. Because the plastic buttons are all made by die-casting, there will be a line at the edge of the button. This is called the closing line. Some factories may remove this line during subsequent processing, and the appearance will become close to the resin button. However, the same amount of plastic buttons are lighter than the resin buttons, and the surface of the resin buttons will be smoother, but they are easily scratched and chipped. If placed in water, the resin buttons may also become soft.
In contrast, copper buttons and iron buttons are much more distinguishable. They can be tested with magnets, or they can be scratched off with a hard object. If the brass is brass, the inside is a copper button. If it is black, Iron button. In the metal buttons, there is a type of button called alloy buttons. Due to the die-casting, the alloy buckles are relatively heavy, and it will obviously feel that the interior is solid.
4 Ceramic buttons and spiked buttons. The ceramic buttons are divided into ordinary ceramic buttons and special ceramic buttons. The common ceramic buttons consist of common porcelain materials sintered, glazed, decorated on the surface and then combined with a metal bottom bracket. The reason why the common ceramic buttons are welcomed is that after the glazing treatment, the button surface is decorated with a pattern, colorful, very good brightness, decorative effect is very obvious, and the ceramic material has a high surface hardness, excellent wear resistance . However, due to the limitation of production methods and technology level, the production volume is not large and the cost is high. Special ceramic buttons are made of high-strength ceramic materials such as zirconia, etc., after high-pressure forming and re-sintering. The button's high mechanical strength, known as the unbroken button, is a relatively high price and is used primarily as a washable, wear resistant shirt button.
The spiky-spiral button has a thicker material and a better pearl layer. It can process various buttons from the 14-44 model. After bleaching with hydrogen peroxide, the color of the button is yellowish green. On this basis, it can be dyed in various colors and is suitable for all kinds of high-end clothing. The color of the Montagut T-shirts is 18 models of two-smoky grey tail screw buttons. Because of the high price of shells and the better color, these buttons have a high selling price and are used in many domestic silk garments.
5 jewel buttons and crystal buttons. Gemstones are rare high-grade decorative materials that are used for the production of buttons. The gemstones currently used for button production are mainly low-grade gemstones and synthetic crystals. Artificial crystal buttons are crystal-clear and translucent, and they are easily accepted by consumers. Therefore, the sales of crystal buttons are considerable. The main features of jewel buttons and crystal buttons are: High quality precious stones and crystals are rare substances, belonging to precious things. The use of jewel buttons on a garment shows its high value and wealth, so it can satisfy some people's pursuit of glory; superior performance gems and crystal buttons have obvious physical and chemical properties than the daily use of plastic buttons. Advantages: Its abrasion resistance, abrasion resistance, and resistance to organic and inorganic cleaning agents are inferior to ordinary plastic buttons and even shell buttons. Therefore, it is truly a treasure of buttons and is not only valuable for use. There is still a certain collection value; the unique shape because the gem is a rare material, when processed into a button, often through careful craftsmanship, made a unique shape, so it has a good decorative effect.
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