How many types of buttons are there and what types of metal buttons are they divided into?

1. Types of buttons There are many varieties of buttons.
According to the shape, there are round, square, diamond, oval, leaf shape, etc.;
According to the design and color, there are convex patterns, concave patterns, inlays, hemming, etc.; according to the raw materials and techniques, there are bakelite, leather, shells, pearlescent, electroplating, metal, etc., as well as buttons that do not require sewing, thread, or buttonholes, etc.; there are also some The flower buttons made of natural fabrics can be carefully made into various shapes and are full of artistry, such as butterfly buttons, goldfish buttons, plum blossom buttons, chicken heart buttons, etc.
2. Selection of buttons When selecting buttons, like other accessories, they should match the clothing fabric in terms of color, shape, weight, performance, quality and price.
Don’t use too many buttons on a piece of clothing. It is also undesirable to simply use buttons to achieve decorative effects while ignoring the principle of economy and labor saving.
With the deepening of people's understanding and pursuit of beauty, by the 18th century, people used buttons mainly as decorations, and secondly as practical items for connecting fasteners.
Driven by the beautification and decorative functions, the materials of buttons began to diversify during this period. In 1885, Paul Albert Regnault, an industrial entrepreneur in Grenoble, France, invented the snap button. (Snap button), adding a new member to the button family, this type of snap button is generally used on gloves, clothing, shoes and hats.
With the enhancement of the decorative function of buttons, various types of buttons continue to appear, which is really dizzying and dazzling.
There are many varieties of buttons, including square, round, prismatic, oval, leaf-shaped, as well as convex, concave, inlaid, inlaid, hemmed, painted buttons, etc.
According to the characteristics of the materials, they can be divided into four categories: synthetic material buttons, natural material buttons, combination buttons and metal buttons.
Synthetic material buttons are currently the largest, most diverse and most popular type in the world's button market. They are the product of the development of the modern chemical industry. This type of buttons is characterized by bright colors, rich and beautiful shapes, low price and good quality, and is favored by consumers. However, its high temperature resistance is poor and it easily pollutes the environment. This is a fly in the ointment.