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Sea Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Buttons for South India’s Garment Factories

Natural sea-shell (seep) and MOP buttons in bulk for shirt, knitwear, kurta and fashion units in Bengaluru, Chennai, Tirupur, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kerala and Mangaluru — made in our own unit, sampled before production, dispatched across the South.

Why South Indian garment units choose real shell buttons

South India makes a huge share of the country’s export shirts, knitwear and premium casualwear. Buyers in these segments increasingly specify real shell or mother-of-pearl buttons instead of polyester imitations: the natural lustre, the cool weight in the hand and the fact that every button is slightly different all signal quality on a finished garment.

We are a manufacturer, not a trader. Our buttons are cut, drilled, shaped and polished from natural sea shell in our own unit, then sorted by size and shade so a full production lot matches. That means one point of contact, consistent lots and factory pricing for South Indian buyers.

Cities we supply in South India

We have no branch offices in the South — orders are handled directly by phone, WhatsApp and email and dispatched by courier or transport to your unit:

  • Tirupur — Tamil Nadu: India's knitwear capital, producing T-shirts, polos, innerwear and kidswear for export.
  • Bangalore (Bengaluru) — Karnataka: one of India's largest export-garment manufacturing clusters, supplying shirts, trousers and casualwear to global brands.
  • Chennai (Madras) — Tamil Nadu: a large export-garment and leather-apparel cluster with many shirt and woven-garment units.
  • Hyderabad — Telangana: a growing apparel and uniform manufacturing centre with an established fashion-design scene.
  • Kochi (Kerala) — Kerala: Kerala's commercial hub for garment units, handloom and textile retailers.
  • Mangaluru (Mangalore) — Karnataka: coastal Karnataka's commercial and port city, with garment exporters, uniform makers and tailoring units across Dakshina Kannada.
  • Coimbatore — Tamil Nadu: a major textile and spinning centre next door to the Tirupur knitwear belt.

What you can order

  • Sizes: 14L to 36L (about 9 mm to 23 mm), plus custom diameters.
  • Holes: 2-hole and 4-hole shirt buttons; single top-hole discs for pendants and trims.
  • Shades: white mother-of-pearl, natural cream and mixed shell; matched by lot.
  • Finish: high polish or natural, with thickness and edge chosen for your garment.

Call the factory directly

The quickest way to a price is a phone call. Tell us the size (ligne or mm), hole type, shade and quantity and we will quote, then send samples for approval before production.

Direct line: +91-9199770786 (Mon–Sat). You can also send a photo of a sample button on WhatsApp, or use the bulk quote form.

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

Shell Buttons for South Indian Units

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you supply shell buttons to Tirupur, Bengaluru and Chennai?

Yes. We dispatch bulk shell and mother-of-pearl buttons to garment units across South India, including Tirupur, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kerala and Mangaluru. Orders are handled directly by phone, WhatsApp and email.

What is a seep or sipi button?

Seep (or sipi) is the everyday Hindi name for sea shell. A seep button is a button cut from natural sea shell — the same product as a shell or mother-of-pearl button.

Can I see samples before placing a bulk order?

Yes. We send samples of your chosen size, hole type and shade for approval before production starts.

How are orders delivered to South India?

By courier for samples and smaller lots, and by courier or transport for bulk orders. Freight is quoted with your order based on weight and destination.

How do I get a price quickly?

Call +91-9199770786 or send the size, hole type and quantity on WhatsApp. You can also fill in the bulk quote form on our website.

Running a garment unit in South India?

Call or WhatsApp the factory with your size, hole type and quantity — we reply with pricing, samples and lead time.

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

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