Wholesale Urea Buttons

Urea buttons: strength that withstands heat

Urea buttons, also known as UF buttons (from urea formaldehyde resin), are made from a thermoset plastic. Unlike thermoplastics, once cured this material does not soften when heated. That is why urea buttons keep their shape and colour through ironing, high-temperature washing and dry cleaning. Polkom manufactures and supplies urea buttons wholesale and to order for clothing, uniform and workwear manufacturers across Europe.

Properties of urea buttons

• high hardness and scratch resistance;
• heat resistance: they do not warp during ironing or industrial laundering;
• resistance to dry cleaning;
• good colour retention over time;
• a refined, slightly matte look reminiscent of natural materials;
• suitable for logo engraving.

Urea or polyester: what is the difference?

Both materials are synthetic but behave differently. Polyester buttons offer a huge variety of colours, effects and gloss levels and are an excellent choice for most fashion garments. Urea buttons are harder, heavier and far more resistant to high temperatures, so they are preferred where a garment is washed often and hot or ironed intensively. If you are unsure which material suits your design, we will advise you.

Applications

Urea buttons are most often used for:

• uniforms: medical, hospitality and institutional;
• workwear that is industrially laundered;
• men's and women's shirts;
• jackets, suits and trousers;
• coats and outerwear with a classic look.

For classic menswear, see also our selection of men's buttons.

Sizes, colours and finishes

Sizes are given in lignes (L), where 1L = 0.635 mm. Shirts usually use 16L–18L (about 10–11.5 mm), cuffs and jacket sleeves 20L–24L (about 13–15 mm), and jacket or coat fronts 28L–36L (about 18–23 mm). Urea buttons are produced with two or four holes, with a rim or smooth, in solid colours or with marble, stone and horn effects. A matte finish is most typical, but a satin sheen is also possible.

Urea buttons with your logo and in a matched colour

Urea is coloured through the body, so the shade is even and does not wear off. We can produce buttons in a colour matched to your fabric sample or a Pantone reference, and engrave a logo or lettering, which is especially suitable for corporate uniforms. Find out more about personalisation in engraved buttons.

Why Polkom

Polkom is a Bulgarian company based in Sofia with more than three decades of experience in manufacturing and wholesaling garment accessories. We have more than 10,000 items and large stock, deliver across the EU, make samples quickly and offer competitive prices.

How to order

The process is clear and straightforward:

• you send an enquiry with the model, size, colour and approximate quantity;
• we clarify the details and send you a quote;
• we make a sample for approval;
• once confirmed, we put the batch into production and deliver it to you.

Minimum quantities depend on the item. Send an enquiry via our contact page, to info@polkom.com or on +359 876 76 60 50 (WhatsApp and Viber).