Seep Ke Button Wholesale in Surat: Choosing Shell Buttons for Kurtas, Kurtis and Co-ord Sets

In Surat’s garment markets you will rarely hear anyone say “mother-of-pearl button”. The everyday words are seep ke button or sipi button — buttons made from sea shell. As Surat’s kurta, kurti and co-ord set makers move from basic to premium ranges, seep buttons have become one of the simplest ways to make a garment look and feel more expensive. This guide covers how to choose the right seep buttons for each style and how to buy them wholesale, directly from a manufacturer.

What exactly is a seep button?

A seep button is cut from the hard, shiny inner layer of a natural shell. It is drilled, shaped and polished until it has a soft, pearly shine. Because it is natural, each button is slightly different in pattern and shade — that is how customers recognise the real thing. Many “pearl” buttons in the market are actually polyester made to look like shell; they are lighter, identical to each other and can soften under a hot iron.

Buttons for kurtas

Men’s and women’s kurtas usually have a short front placket with three to six buttons. Popular choices are:

• 14L–16L (about 9–10 mm) for fine cotton and silk kurtas.
• 18L (about 11.4 mm) for men’s cotton and linen kurtas.
• 2-hole for a clean look; 4-hole for a more traditional finish.
• White seep on white, pastel and printed fabrics; natural cream on khadi, beige and earthy tones.

Buttons for kurtis

Kurtis use buttons both for function and as decoration — a row down the front, on the sleeves, or as a feature on the yoke. Small 14L buttons in white or cream are the most versatile. For festive kurtis, slightly thicker, high-polish buttons catch the light beautifully, and single top-hole shell discs can be added as small hanging details on tie-ups and tassels.

Buttons for co-ord sets and shirts

Co-ord sets — shirt and trouser or shirt and skirt in the same fabric — are a fast-growing Surat category, especially for online sellers. Here the shirt drives the look. 18L 2-hole natural shell suits linen and cotton co-ords; white 18L 4-hole suits sharper, formal-looking sets. Larger 24L buttons can work on oversized shirt-jackets.

Matching the button to the print

Surat produces enormous variety in prints and embroidery. A simple rule helps: on busy prints, choose a plain, natural shade that does not compete; on plain fabrics, a brighter white or a thicker polished button becomes a design feature. When unsure, place two or three sample buttons on the fabric and photograph them in daylight — the right choice is usually obvious in the photo.

Sizes, quantities and wastage

Count buttons per garment carefully: a kurta may use four on the placket plus one spare, a kurti may use eight or more. Add a small allowance for wastage during attaching. When you order wholesale, grouping styles into a few standard sizes keeps prices lower and makes reorders easier.

Consistency for repeat styles

Bestselling kurtas are reordered again and again. Natural seep varies, so ask your supplier to sort for shade and to keep a record of your lot. At our unit, every bulk order is sorted for shade and thickness after polishing, and we match repeat orders as closely as natural material allows.

Buying seep buttons direct

MyPearlCraft has been making shell buttons for more than 50 years and produces every button in its own unit in India. We do not have a shop in Surat; we supply Surat manufacturers and wholesalers directly by phone, WhatsApp and email and dispatch by courier or transport. Wholesale pricing for stock sizes usually starts at 500 to 1,000 pieces per size, confirmed in the quote; samples come first so you can check them on your fabric, and lead time is confirmed with each quote. All orders are invoiced with GST.

Call +91-9199770786 or WhatsApp a photo of the button you need. You can also use the bulk quote form or request samples. More on our Surat page and shell buttons wholesale page.

Packing and storing seep buttons

Seep buttons are harder than plastic but can still scratch if they rub against metal or each other for long periods. Store them in their sorted packets until use, label each packet with size and shade, and keep reference cards for every style. In a busy Surat unit with dozens of styles running at once, clear labelling saves hours of searching and prevents the wrong button going onto the wrong kurta.

Online listings for seep-button kurtas

If you sell kurtas online, use the words your customers search for. Many buyers type “mother of pearl buttons”, others “shell buttons” or “seep buttons”. Mention the buttons in the product title or first bullet point and add a close-up photo of the placket — it is one of the simplest ways to show quality before the customer touches the fabric.

For men’s kurta pyjama sets sold in wedding season, a slightly thicker 18L seep button with a high polish makes the set look noticeably richer at almost no extra cost per garment.

Common questions

Seep button aur plastic pearl button me farq kaise pehchane?

Real seep is cooler and heavier in the hand, shows fine natural layers at the edge, and each button looks slightly different. Plastic “pearl” buttons are light and identical.

Kya chhote quantity me mil sakte hain?

Retail packs are available on our online shop; wholesale pricing applies to bulk quantities per size.

Can I mix sizes in one order?

Yes. Share the size breakdown and we will quote it.

For seep ke button in bulk, call the manufacturer directly: +91-9199770786.