Horn buttons are carved from natural buffalo or bull horns, and custom horn buttons and toggles are perfect for tailored suits or high-end apparel. These buttons, like shell buttons or wooden buttons, are distinguished by their natural color and pattern variation. Horn buttons are the ideal fastener accessory for your clothing line, whether it is a warm winter collection, a sports line, or handmade knitwear.
Custom horn buttons give your customers fun to touch and use them. Since every horn button is in itself unique, its distinctiveness makes each piece of your garment exclusive too. You can not deny it’s also a brilliant way to give each piece of artwork a temperature. Since modern technology allows the natural beauty of horn buttons to be revealed, let’s get started to customize your own artwork for suits, jackets, coats, or shirts.
Gallery of horn buttons
What’s the charm of genuine horn buttons?
It’s strength
Genuine cow or bull horn, which is composed of keratin, the same substance that makes up human hair and fingernails, is used to make horn buttons. Therefore, horn buttons are more robust and long-lasting than traditional buttons. Buttons made of horn do not break or split when they are washed or dried, unlike buttons made of plastic, which may have a tendency to do so.
Its aesthetics
Just like shell buttons and wooden buttons, cow horn buttons have their own unique aesthetic value. Natural horn buttons are famous for their rich, deep colors and organic textures. These genuine horn buttons are available in light brown, black, amber, and ivory. By placing the buttons in the sunlight, you can see their translucent texture and the flaws that come with being a natural product. The buttons can have a rustic or highly polished surface.
Its eco-friendliness
Horn buttons are a waste product of the meat industry. The secondary use of these by-products is not only in line with our desire to use environmentally friendly materials, but the production of horn buttons does not harm the environment. Broken buttons can also be recycled quickly, naturally, and securely.
Resin buttons VS horn buttons
You may have seen horn imitation buttons made of resin, but it takes a little skill to distinguish them. Although the horn imitation resin buttons can imitate the striped pattern of the horn, its surface looks smooth and flat. While the real horn buttons are selected from the natural horn. If you look closely, you can see the very natural thin stripes, holes, or cracks on its surface. At this time, uniform and flawless can not be a good sign.
Uses of horn buttons in a universal size
- 9mm for down shirt collars
- 11.4mm for shirt front and sleeves
- 15mm for suit cuffs, jacket sleeves, vests, or pants
- 18mm is generally used for trousers waist
- 20mm for trench coat front
- 23mm/25mm for double-breasted jacket front
- 28mm is generally used for coat lapels
Where to make custom horn buttons?
Although many retailers or sellers claim their buttons are genuine horn buttons, they are most likely made of other materials that look and feel like horn buttons. While these buttons resemble genuine horn buttons in appearance, they lack the strength, durability, and beauty of horn buttons.
Rather than praying for a genuine horn button, order custom horn buttons from Pinlilabel. Our buttons are made of high-quality horns and will look great with any outfit. Although engraving on the horn buttons is difficult, our advanced equipment can ensure that you get the horn buttons engraved with text.
Care instruction
- Do not leave your horn buttons in liquid for a long time
- Avoid placing the button in direct sunlight or near a heat source
- If the horn buckle is wet, dry it immediately
- Wash in warm or cold water
Q&As:
Q1: There is cracking on the button, Is it broken?
A: No, the horn itself has a long crack, when processed into buttons or other crafts, cracks will inevitably appear on the finished product, this is just a characteristic of real horn buttons, not a quality problem.
Q2：Why do buttons come in different shades of color?
A: Even the color of different parts of the same horn may vary a little, which leads to the color difference of horn buttons.
Q3：Why there are spots on the horn buttons?
A: The spots on the horn buttons are formed during the natural growth of the horn, and the texture of the spots varies from one part of the horn to another.
Q4：Are horn buttons ethical?
A: People don’t kill buffalo specifically for their horns; instead, they are just recycled waste products from the meat industry.
Q5：Are your horn buttons washable?
A: Yes, these buttons could be washed in cool water, and they might be dull after many washes.
Q6：Is there a minimum order quantity?
A: We have a minimum requirement of 100 pieces.
Q7：What’s your bulk production time?
A: Generally 7-10 business days.
Q8：Is it ok to have my letter or Logo on these buttons?
A: Yes, we could also engrave text or letters on them.
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