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Four Hole

〜 The most common four-hole button 〜

A four-hole button is the most common type of button with four holes, and it is used in a wide range of garments, from jackets and coats to pants and shirts. Its appearance also changes depending on how it is sewn on, such as parallel or cross stitching.

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How to Choose Four-Hole Buttons

Four-hole buttons can be selected from plastic buttons, resin buttons, shell buttons, and also real buffalo horn, metal, wood, and nut materials. Shell is suitable when you want to make use of natural luster and differences in color tone, while real buffalo horn is suitable when you want to bring in the unique look of each piece through color variations and patterns. Metal buttons can be designed according to the surface finish and shape.

In addition to the material, checking the color tone, surface pattern, and thickness in balance with the fabric and item makes selection easier. Combination buttons that combine different materials, different colors, or surface designs are suitable when you want to add a three-dimensional accent. Customer reviews mention that they are simple and easy to use, blend well with shirts and blouses, and have a marbled look.

This introduction was written by AI based on product data, reviews and the ApparelX Wiki.

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Polyester Resin192 itemsShell123 itemsUrea Resin62 itemsABS Resin22 itemsReal Buffalo Horn21 itemsPolyester21 itemsBrass15 itemsNylon10 items
5 more types
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Biomass 2 items, OEKO-TEX® 1 item

Customer reviews

5.0 (23 reviews)
ApparelX memberJun 17, 2021
simple and easy to use
It is simple and has a high quality texture that is not too noticeable.
S160 Scotch Button SCOTCH 160 ›
MESSAug 4, 2023
Good for shirts etc.
I bought it because I thought it was just the right design for shirts and blouses.
I think it's a standard button that isn't too thick.
1704 17-size 4-hole Shell Button ›

Picks from makers and suppliers

(3 reviews)
Supplier's PickDec 26, 2025
You can find the perfect color
It has a distinctive matte, non-glossy texture. It’s colorful, but not overly flashy, so it may be easy to incorporate. With its simple design, it can be used for a wide range of purposes, starting with shirts. Since you can choose from many colors, you’re sure to find the perfect one!
CM5 Polyester Ceciel Matte Button ›
Supplier's PickDec 9, 2025
Resin buttons available in a wide range of colors.
Cecile 1 is one of the resin buttons with the widest color range. It is not particularly luxurious, but it has a rich color variation and can be matched with various items. It is also a staple product number for manufacturers, and because stock is kept plentiful, it is a button that is relatively unlikely to run out of stock.
セシール1 Polyester Ceciel Button ›
Supplier's PickDec 8, 2025
Shell buttons from a shell button factory in Nara Prefecture
These are shell buttons in the standard 17-style shape for shirt buttons.
There are many manufacturers, but these are sourced directly from a shell button factory in Nara Prefecture, so they are offered at the most reasonable unit price.
However, because this is a factory, orders under 100 pieces will be more expensive, so they are ideal shell buttons for brands that want to use them as a standard item.
PH17 4-hole Size 17 Shell Button ›

Terms related to Four Hole Buttons

Polyester ButtonA polyester button is a button made by molding and processing polyester resin, with a wide range of colors, patterns, and surface finishes, and is used as a garment fastener and for decoration.Learn more in ApparelX Wiki ›Shell ButtonA shell button is a button made by processing shell, and it is a garment accessory that makes use of the natural luster and color variation from nacre and other materials, and is mainly used for shirts, blouses, and jackets.Learn more in ApparelX Wiki ›ABS ResinABS resin is a thermoplastic resin whose main components are acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, and it is a material used for apparel buttons and other items, taking advantage of its moldability and impact resistance.Learn more in ApparelX Wiki ›Real Buffalo Horn ButtonA real buffalo horn button is a natural-material button made by processing buffalo horn. It has a different look in each piece, with variations in color and pattern, and is mainly used for jackets and coats.Learn more in ApparelX Wiki ›PolyesterPolyester is a type of synthetic fiber made mainly from petroleum-derived raw materials, and it is widely used from apparel to industrial materials for its strength, dimensional stability, and quick-drying properties.Learn more in ApparelX Wiki ›Metal ButtonA metal button is a button made from metal or a metal-look material, used as a garment fastener or decoration. Depending on the surface finish and shape, it can suit a wide range of designs, from jackets to workwear.Learn more in ApparelX Wiki ›

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