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Custom Shell Buttons, Made to Your Specification

Need a particular size, shape or finish? We make custom shell and mother-of-pearl buttons on bulk orders — send a reference and we confirm feasibility, price and lead time.

Buttons Made to Your Specification

Brands and manufacturers often need a button that is not on the shelf — a particular diameter, a four-hole style, a shape that matches a design, or a finish that suits one fabric. Because MyPearlCraft makes its buttons in-house, these can be discussed directly with the people who produce them, rather than passed through a trader.

What Can Be Customised

  • Size: from 14L to 36L, or a specific diameter in millimetres.
  • Hole count: 2-hole, 3-hole or 4-hole.
  • Shape and edge: subject to feasibility on the shell.
  • Finish: natural shell lustre or mother-of-pearl iridescence.
  • Material: trocas, river shell, mother of pearl or cowrie.

Custom work is available on bulk orders, and feasibility depends on the shell and the design.

How the Custom Process Works

  1. Send your specification — a reference button or drawing, quantity and target date.
  2. We confirm feasibility and send a quote with the lead time (lead time depends on quantity and customisation and is confirmed in the quote).
  3. Approve a sample set before bulk production begins.
  4. Bulk production, dispatch and — if you like — a repeat order on the same approved specification.

Prepare Your Specification

A complete first message gets you a faster, more accurate quote. Include:

  • Size (in ligne or millimetres) and thickness if it matters.
  • Number of holes and any special shape.
  • Colour or finish — and a photo or physical reference if you have one.
  • Quantity, garment type and your target delivery date.
  • Your destination city or country (for freight).

Natural Material, Realistic Expectations

Shell is a natural material, so colour, grain and iridescence vary slightly from piece to piece. For a custom run, agree an acceptable range against an approved sample, and tell us if you need tighter uniformity so we can advise what is realistic.

Button Size Guide (Lignes to Millimetres)

Buttons are sized in lignes (L), a trade unit of about 0.635 mm. The "typical use" column is a general guide — always test on your own garment.

SizeApprox. diameterTypical use
14L9 mmFine knits, cuffs, collars, baby wear
18L11.5 mmShirt fronts, blouses
20L12.7 mm (½ in)Shirt fronts, kurtas
24L15 mmCardigans, light jackets
28L17.8 mmJackets, blazers
32L20 mmCoats, statement closures
36L23 mmCoats, outerwear

Start from a Standard Style

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for custom buttons?

Custom work is for bulk orders. Typical button minimums are 500–1000 pieces, and the exact quantity for a custom specification is confirmed in your quote.

Can you match a button I already use?

We can work to a reference sample, subject to feasibility. Send a photo or the physical button details and we will confirm.

How long do custom orders take?

Lead time depends on quantity and customisation, so we confirm it in your quote rather than promising a figure in advance.

Can I approve a sample first?

Yes. Sample sets can be arranged for serious enquiries before bulk production starts.

Do you make custom buttons for export orders?

Yes — export quotes are in USD or EUR with freight charged separately. See our international shipping page.

Have a button in mind?

Send a reference and your quantity — we confirm feasibility, price and lead time.

Also see: delivery across India · international export · shipping information

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