Manufacturer · Fashion & Home Accessories
When people talk about mother-of-pearl buttons, most imagine the classic round shirt button. But natural mother-of-pearl can take far more interesting shapes – heart, flower, square – that turn a button into a piece of jewellery. Polkom manufactures shaped and classic buttons in 100% natural mother-of-pearl, obtained from shells farmed specifically for industrial use – genuine shell buttons, not an imitation.
Shapes that make the difference
- Heart – a delicate accent for children's dresses, baby cardigans and women's blouses.
- Flower – playful and feminine; suited to childrenswear, knitwear and summer dresses.
- Square with rounded corners – a modern, clean look for women's jackets, shirts and blouses.
- Round buttons – with 2 or 4 holes, rimmed or flat; the classic for shirts, blouses and suits.
Every shape is produced with 2 or 4 holes and in different sizes – from small buttons for babywear to larger ones for jackets and dresses.
Natural shell buttons: the colours of mother of pearl
Mother-of-pearl needs no dye to look beautiful – its natural lustre and iridescent shades make every button unique. We produce buttons in the natural tones of the shell:
- natural and white mother-of-pearl – with a bright pearly lustre;
- ecru – a warm, soft tone;
- grey and brown mother-of-pearl – discreet shades for men's shirts and suits;
- black mother-of-pearl – a deep dark tone with flashes of blue and green.
You can read more about the different types of shell in the article types of mother-of-pearl for buttons.
Where they are used
Mother-of-pearl buttons suit almost everything: childrenswear, women's blouses and dresses, men's shirts and suits. The shaped styles are especially popular in children's and women's collections, the classic round ones in shirts. If you are torn between natural mother-of-pearl and an imitation, see real mother-of-pearl or imitation.
A natural, responsibly produced material
Our mother-of-pearl buttons are made of 100% natural material – mollusc shells farmed specifically for industrial use. We hold the necessary certificates, and all our products are certified to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
Ordering, prices and lead times
- Minimum order: 1,000 pcs per model
- Samples: 50–100 € before production
- Production time: 10–20 days
- Delivery: to customers across Europe
We offer competitive prices and reliable delivery times. Browse all our mother-of-pearl buttons or send us an enquiry with the shape, size and colour you need.
