Quick answer: Shancco makes a wide range of decorative buttons for sewing, tailoring and crafts, including metal, resin, wooden, shell, enamel-look and faux pearl styles, in both shank and sew-through backs. We also make no-sew button covers that snap over your existing buttons. As a factory-direct button maker, we offer single packs for personal projects and wholesale or custom orders for brands and studios.
Looking for the right buttons to finish a garment, refresh an old coat or add a special detail to a handmade piece? This guide introduces the Shancco button collection: the materials and styles we make, the difference between shank and sew-through backs, how to pick the right size, and how to order for personal or wholesale use. Everything here is made by us, so you can source quality buttons in one place.
Who We Are
Shancco is a button maker based in Qiaotou, a town long known as a center of China’s button industry. We run our own production and ship directly, which lets us keep quality consistent and offer fair pricing on everything from a single pack to a bulk order. Our range covers both decorative buttons that add character to a piece and functional buttons that simply do the job, so you can find dressy and everyday styles side by side.
What Buttons Do We Make?
Our collection is organized by material, so you can quickly find the look and feel you want. Here are the main families in the range:
Metal buttons
Our metal buttons come in gold-tone, silver-tone, gunmetal and antique bronze and silver finishes, in both shank and sew-through styles. The range includes vintage embossed florals, smooth domed buttons, hammered and textured faces, braided rope-knot designs, chain-edge enamel centers and sculpted rose and sunflower motifs. They are a favorite for coats, blazers, jackets and knitwear, wherever you want a bit of weight and shine.
Resin buttons
Our resin buttons offer color and pattern in a lightweight material, from marbled and swirled enamel-look faces to bright, solid colors and fun shaped designs. They come in two-hole, four-hole and shank backs, and suit shirts, blouses, cardigans, children’s clothes and everyday sewing and craft projects.
Wooden buttons
Our wooden buttons are made from natural wood with a warm, organic look, including plain round buttons and carved daisy and flower cutouts. With two- and four-hole sew-through backs, they are ideal for a rustic, handmade feel on cardigans, bags, baby clothes and scrapbooking.
Shell and glass buttons
We also make natural shell buttons with a soft, iridescent luster, and decorative glass and jade-look buttons. These bring a refined, natural sheen to blouses, shirts and dressmaking, and pair nicely with both light and dark fabrics.
Enamel-look buttons
Our enamel-look buttons feature smooth, glossy faces framed by gold-tone or silver-tone metal rims, in classic black, cream white and other colors. They give blazers, coats and suits a polished, considered finish.
Faux pearl buttons
Our faux pearl buttons use imitation pearls for a soft, elegant glow, as pearl-effect shank buttons and as decorative accents on flower designs. They are a pretty choice for blouses, cardigans, dresses and bridal or occasion wear.
No-sew button covers
If you would rather not sew at all, our button covers snap or clip over the buttons you already have, so you can dress up a shirt or cuff in seconds and take them off before the next wash. Styles include faux pearl, flower, enamel, rhinestone and cufflink-style covers.
Shank vs Sew-Through Buttons
Most of our buttons come in one of two backs. Sew-through buttons have two or four holes on the face and stitch flat against the fabric, which suits shirts, blouses and lighter garments. Shank buttons have a small loop on the back and no holes on the front, which keeps the face clean and leaves room for thicker fabric to sit underneath, so they are popular for coats, jackets and chunky knits. Our no-sew button covers are a third option that needs no stitching at all.
How to Choose the Right Buttons
- Match the garment: heavier metal and shank buttons suit coats and jackets; lighter resin, wood and sew-through buttons suit shirts, blouses and crafts.
- Check the size: measure your existing button or buttonhole before ordering so the new buttons fit. Our styles run from small shirt sizes up to bold statement sizes for outerwear.
- Think about care: for garments you wash often, pick durable metal or resin; for delicate pearl, enamel and rhinestone details, treat them more gently or choose no-sew covers you can remove.
- Consider the look: dressy occasions call for pearl, enamel or floral styles, while everyday makes are happy with simple resin or wooden buttons.
What Sizes Do the Buttons Come In?
Sizes vary by style, and many designs are offered in a few diameters so you can match your project. As a general guide, smaller buttons around 10mm to 15mm suit shirts, blouses and baby clothes; mid sizes around 18mm to 23mm suit cardigans, dresses and jackets; and larger buttons of 23mm and up make a bolder statement on coats and chunky knits. If you are replacing existing buttons, measure the original button and buttonhole before ordering.
Can You Order Buttons Wholesale or Custom?
Yes. As a button manufacturer, we supply wholesale and bulk orders with trade pricing for boutiques, fashion brands, tailors, formalwear studios and craft businesses. We also offer customization on many styles, including custom colors, sizes, finishes and packaging, as well as private-label options. Tell us the styles and quantities you need and we will reply with a quote, minimum order and lead time.
How Do You Care for Buttons?
Metal, resin and wooden buttons are generally hard-wearing, but decorative finishes last longer with a little care. Where possible, wash garments inside out on a gentle cycle, and avoid bleach, strong solvents and prolonged soaking, which can dull finishes or loosen set stones and pearls. For very delicate pearl, enamel or rhinestone pieces, spot clean or remove them before washing, and store spare buttons and covers in a small box or pouch so they stay clean and easy to find.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of buttons do you sell? We make decorative and functional buttons in metal, resin, wood, shell, glass, enamel-look and faux pearl, in shank and sew-through styles, plus no-sew button covers.
Are the pearls and gold real? No. Our pearl styles use faux (imitation) pearls, and our gold and silver buttons use gold-tone and silver-tone metal finishes, not real precious metals.
Do you sell single packs or only wholesale? Both. You can buy single packs for personal projects, and we also offer wholesale, bulk and custom orders.
Can I order custom colors or sizes? Yes, many styles can be customized for bulk and brand orders. Share your specs for a quote.
Which buttons need no sewing? Our button covers snap or clip over your existing buttons, so they need no sewing at all.
Where to Buy
Ready to find the right buttons for your project? Browse the full range in our shop — metal, resin, wooden, shell, enamel-look and faux pearl buttons, plus no-sew button covers — and pick the styles that suit your garments and crafts. Not sure which style or size to choose? Get in touch using the contact details at the bottom of this page and we will be happy to help.
Get in Touch
Have a question about our buttons, or want a wholesale quote? Contact our customer service team and we will be happy to help.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +86 158-8823-7906
- Address: No. 163, Hanbu Road, Qiaoxia Town, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, 325106