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Practical guides on buttons, zips, elastics, ribbons and labels – materials, sizes, uses and custom branding. From the manufacturer Polkom.
Men's T-Shirts with Buttons – Buttons for Polo and Henley Shirts
Polo and henley shirts have few buttons, but they sit in a prominent spot. Number, size, material, sewing on jersey and branding buttons for corporate polo shirts.
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Men's Button-Front Pyjamas – Which Buttons to Choose for Comfort and Washing
Pyjama buttons must be comfortable to sleep in, withstand frequent washing and suit the fabric. Sizes, profile, materials and production mistakes for men's pyjamas.
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Men’s Cufflinks – Double Cuffs, Types of Cufflinks and Alternatives
A cufflink shirt has no button on the cuff, but buttonholes on both sides. We explain the cuff types and cufflinks, button cufflinks and what a shirt maker should plan for.
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Button-On Braces – Where the Brace Buttons Go and What Size to Use
Button-on braces attach to six buttons on the inside of the waistband. How to position them, which size and material to choose and why they are better than clips.
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Tuxedo Buttons – Covered Buttons, Shirt Studs and the Rules
A tuxedo has its own button rules: covered in satin or grosgrain, one button on the front, studs on the shirt and buttons for braces. A complete guide for manufacturers and ateliers.
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Men’s Shirt Buttons – Size, Number and Material
How many buttons a classic men’s shirt has, what size each one is, which material suits which type of shirt and what to include in the specification for production.
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Men’s Suit Jacket Buttons – Sizes, Number and Buttoning Rules
Which button sizes go on the front and sleeves of a jacket, how many there are on different styles, which button is never fastened and how to choose material and colour.
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Men’s Waistcoat Buttons – Number, Size and the Bottom Button Rule
How many buttons a suit waistcoat has, which size is used, why the bottom button stays undone and how to choose buttons for a waistcoat and a men’s knitted cardigan.
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Double-Breasted Jacket Buttons – 6x2, 4x1 Layouts and the Jigger Button
A double-breasted jacket has more buttons than a single-breasted one and its own fastening logic. We explain the layouts, the count, the sizes and the role of the jigger button for manufacturers and ateliers.
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Jacket Sleeve Buttons – Number, Kissing Buttons and Working Buttonholes
Why a jacket has sleeve buttons, how many there should be, what kissing buttons and working buttonholes mean and how to choose and attach them correctly in production.
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