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Decorative wooden buttons are used on cushion covers, throws, blankets, textile bags, gift packaging and handmade products. They add a natural, cosy accent and can serve as both a fastener and an ornament. For decoration, larger sizes, striking woods and finishes that enhance the grain are chosen.
Wooden buttons for decoration – where they are used
Home textiles
Cushion covers with a button fastening at the back or front are one of the most common applications. Three to five wooden buttons down the middle of the cover turn an ordinary fastening into the main decorative element. Wooden buttons are also found on:
- duvet covers and bedding sets with button fastenings;
- knitted blankets and sofa throws;
- chair and seat covers;
- curtains with tabs and loops fastened with a button;
- decorative tea towels and aprons.
Bags and textile accessories
Eco totes, beach and knitted bags, laptop and tablet sleeves, pouches and cosmetic bags are often closed with one large wooden button and a loop of cord or elastic. This solution is cheaper and more natural than a zip or a magnetic clasp.
Packaging and gifts
Textile gift bags and packaging for cosmetics, jewellery or tea with a wooden button and cord look handmade and premium. A button with an engraved logo brands the packaging as well.
Children's toys and accessories
Soft toys, children's blankets and fabric books sometimes use wooden buttons as eyes or decoration. Here safety is the leading issue: the buttons must be securely attached and meet the requirements for toys and children's products.
How to choose buttons for decorative products
| Product | Recommended size | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Cushion cover | 25–38 mm | natural, oil or lacquer |
| Duvet cover | 18–25 mm | lacquer, washable |
| Textile bag | 30–45 mm | lacquer or wax |
| Gift bag | 15–25 mm | natural, with an engraved logo |
| Knitted blanket | 30–40 mm | oil or natural |
The sizes are a guide. With decorative products the look is what decides, so it is best to try several sizes on a sample of the actual fabric.
Wood, colour and shape
- Light woods (beech, maple, bamboo) – for Scandinavian, boho and children's interiors.
- Dark woods (walnut) – for classic and autumn-winter collections.
- Olive wood – when the button should be an accent in its own right with a striking grain.
- Dyed buttons – to match the colour of the textile or to contrast.
- Non-standard shapes – hearts, stars, leaves, squares and circles with an irregular edge for seasonal and gift collections.
Attachment on decorative products
Even if a button is purely decorative, it must still be sewn on securely, because the products are moved, washed and used every day. Recommendations:
- Sew with polyester thread, which does not shrink or rot from moisture.
- On heavy and thick fabrics, sew a small backing button or a piece of fabric inside for reinforcement.
- With a loop instead of a buttonhole, set its length so the button passes through easily but does not slip out.
- If the product will be washed, choose lacquered buttons and specify a delicate wash in the care instructions.
Combining with cords and ribbons
Wooden buttons combine naturally with cotton and jute cords, bows and ribbons. A button with a cord wound around it is a classic fastening for pouches and folders. On packaging the button can hold a ribbon with lettering or a logo. These combinations are a quick way to give series-produced items a handmade look.
Caring for decorative products with wooden buttons
Cushion covers and throws are washed more often than clothes, so their wooden buttons must be up to it. Lacquered models are suitable, and the care instructions should ideally include:
- washing at a moderate temperature on a delicate programme;
- buttons fastened and the item turned inside out;
- no prolonged soaking and no bleach;
- natural drying, no high-heat tumble drying.
Buttons for handmade products
Ateliers and small makers of handmade goods often look for wooden buttons wholesale in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. For them it matters that the buttons are uniform in size within a batch, have cleanly drilled holes and are available as repeatable models, so they can fulfil their customers' repeat orders.
Quantities and repeatability
In home textiles continuity is important: if a collection of cushion covers sells for several seasons, the buttons must be the same in the next order. So choose a model that is maintained as a standard article, or fix the wood, size and finish in the specification. Keep an approved sample to compare against every new delivery.
The button as part of the brand
In home textiles and packaging, a button with an engraved logo is a discreet but memorable brand mark. It works like a small business card: the customer sees it every time they open the cover or pouch. The logo is burnt in with a laser and does not wear off, and on light woods the contrast is especially good.
Wooden buttons for decoration from Polkom
Polkom is a Bulgarian manufacturer and wholesaler of textile accessories based in Sofia. In our wooden buttons category you will find models in various shapes, woods and finishes, and to order – buttons with a logo and in a colour matched to a sample. Send an inquiry with a description of the product and the expected quantities.
