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Buttons are small but essential components of our clothing. In fact, they play a vital role in improving the functionality and appearance of the garments. Different kinds of buttons even help us identify types of clothes. Moreover, various types of buttons have several uses in the garment and textile industry since most of the clothing items have buttons. They are not only used for openings and closures of clothes, but their placements on different parts of apparel items magnify the overall appearance of garments. You must have seen blazers with two rows of buttons; one row serves the opening and closing purpose and the other adds beauty. Buttons for clothing also appear outstanding in fashion accessories like bags and purses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Moreover, we know that various natural and synthetic materials<\/a> are used to make clothing products. Interestingly, the same is the case with buttons, as many of them are made of different materials, including polyester, plastic, wood, velvet, and more.<\/p>\n

This blog, containing all the knowledge about kinds of buttons, is a well-researched guide for all those either interested in the marvels of the garment industry or wanting to start and run their clothing brands.<\/p>\n

History of Buttons<\/h2>\n

The invention of buttons goes back to prehistoric times when wood, bone, bronze, and horn were the materials to make buttons. However, the use of buttons was limited to decorations and aesthetics in that period.<\/p>\n

Historians often refer to the period between 1830 and 1850 as the \u201cGolden Age of Buttons\u201d because button manufacturing increased rapidly during the industrial revolution, making functional and decorative buttons widely available. Functional buttonholes, however, became popular earlier during the Renaissance and Middle Ages. Ancient Romans began using buttons, made of metal and fabric, for garments. However, the fabric was highly expensive, which is why only the wealthiest people could afford clothes with buttons.<\/p>\n

Four-hole, flat buttons became normalized and affordable for poor people when the industrial revolution took place. Brass buttons also became very popular during that period.<\/p>\n

In the late 19th century, Queen Victoria became a fashion icon by wearing black glass buttons while memorializing Prince Albert.<\/p>\n

In the 20th century, fashionable buttons beat even the zippers because they were popular for their attachment and ornamental uses.<\/p>\n

Today, we see several types of clothing buttons employed in all kinds of garments and accessories.<\/p>\n

What Are Different Button Sizes?<\/h2>\n

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The size of buttons varies according to the products and their practical use. There are small, medium, large, and very large buttons that are used in clothing products.<\/p>\n

A button is measured by the standard unit known as a ligne. 40 lines are equal to 1 inch.
\nThe most common sizes are:<\/p>\n