Wholesale Shell Buttons from India for Australia

Australian fashion labels, boutiques and importers can buy natural shell buttons and handmade shell jewellery wholesale directly from an Indian manufacturer. MyPearlCraft exports to wholesale buyers, with each shipment quoted individually.

Why Natural Shell Buttons Stand Out

Every MyPearlCraft button starts as genuine shell — trocas, river shell, mother of pearl or cowrie — and is cut, polished and finished in-house at our manufacturing unit. We never use resin or plastic imitations. The lustre you see comes from the material itself, which is why shell reads as a premium detail on a garment.

Natural shell suits the relaxed, natural-fibre styles many labels build their ranges around — linen shirts, resort wear, knitwear and handmade accessories — because the button looks like it belongs with the fabric rather than against it.

Buttons and Jewellery for Boutique Ranges

Boutiques often buy across categories. A single export order can include shell buttons for garments you make, plus handmade shell earrings, necklace sets, bangles and hair accessories for retail shelves, and loose shell beads for in-house design. Combining categories can make a shipment more efficient, since freight is quoted for the whole consignment.

Size Guide: Lignes to Millimetres

Buttons are sized in lignes (L), a trade unit equal to about 0.635 mm. Use this quick guide when you specify a size:

• 14L ≈ 9 mm · 18L ≈ 11.5 mm
• 20L ≈ 12.7 mm (½ inch) · 24L ≈ 15 mm
• 32L ≈ 20 mm · 36L ≈ 23 mm

Our range runs from 14L to 36L in 2, 3 and 4-hole styles, with custom sizes available on bulk orders. When in doubt, send us a reference button or a sample garment photo and we will suggest a size.

Seasons and Lead Times

Australian seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so plan your order against your own selling calendar. Give us your target arrival date in the first enquiry; we confirm lead time in the quote, and you can approve a sample set before bulk production starts. Freight is charged separately from the goods and quoted per shipment.

Planning Your Order: Quantity, Sizing and Lead Time

Good planning avoids reorders. Start with the garment: a typical shirt often uses around eight to twelve buttons once cuffs, collar and a spare are counted, while a cardigan or jacket may use fewer, larger ones. Multiply by your production quantity, then add a small allowance for wastage and spares so you do not run short mid-run.

Confirm the size on a sample garment before ordering in bulk — a button that looks right in a photograph can feel different on the fabric. If you need a custom size, hole count, shape or finish, raise it in your first message, because custom work takes longer than standard sizes. Lead time depends on quantity and customisation and is confirmed in your quote; we never guess it in advance.

How to Check Shell Button Quality

Whatever supplier you use, a few simple checks tell you most of what you need to know about a lot of shell buttons. Compare your sample against these points, and ask for the same standard on the bulk order:

• Edges and polish: smooth to the touch, with no rough burrs or sharp rims that could catch thread or skin.
• Holes: cleanly drilled, evenly placed and free of chipping around the edges.
• Thickness: consistent across the lot, so buttons sit evenly on a placket.
• Colour range: natural shell varies, so agree an approved sample range and what variation is acceptable.
• Lustre: look at the surface in daylight and under shop lighting, since iridescence changes with the light.
• Pack counts: confirm the quantity per pack so your production count is accurate.

We are happy to confirm these points against an approved sample before a bulk order is produced.

The Export Process, Step by Step

Send an enquiry with your product, quantity, specification and destination. We reply with a quote in USD or EUR, the lead time and the freight, which is charged separately from the goods. Once you approve a sample set (arranged for serious buyers), production starts on the agreed Incoterm — EXW, FOB or CIF — and we provide the export documentation with the shipment.

Minimums are typically 500–1000 pieces for buttons and around 50 pieces for jewellery, confirmed per quote. Custom sizes, hole counts, shapes and finishes are possible on bulk orders. Our online store ships retail orders within India only, so international buying is by wholesale quote. Please check Australia’s import requirements with your customs broker; we supply the export paperwork to support clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order a mix of buttons and jewellery?

Yes — one export enquiry can cover both, with quantities and minimums confirmed per product.

What is the minimum for jewellery?

Typically around 50 pieces, confirmed in your quote.

How are prices quoted?

In USD or EUR, with delivery/freight charged separately.

Can I get samples first?

Sample sets can be arranged for serious buyers before bulk production.

Do you sell retail to Australia?

Our online store ships within India only; overseas orders are wholesale export quotes.

Request an Export Quote

To get started, send us your export enquiry or use the wholesale enquiry form with your product, quantity, specification and destination. You can also WhatsApp us or email info@mypearlcraft.com. We reply with pricing in USD or EUR, lead time and freight — delivery is charged separately from the goods price.