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〜 A Nara shell button manufacturer with over 100 years of history 〜

Since 1914, we have been producing a wide variety of shell buttons and accessories, including trochus shell, black lip shell, white lip shell, brown lip shell, abalone, Mexican abalone, akoya, freshwater shell, and trendy shell (turban shell). The materials have already been processed into blanks of various diameters and thicknesses, and are ready to be made into new high-quality buttons.Manufacturer Official Website

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How to Choose Tomoi Buttons

Tomoi mainly handles shell buttons. Buttons that take advantage of the natural luster and color variations derived from shell are suitable as accessories for shirts, blouses, and jackets. You can choose while looking at the character of each material and how it blends with the garment fabric.

If you do not want the stitching holes to show on the front, tunnel shank buttons, which are attached by threading yarn through the tubular or bridge-shaped shank on the back, are an option. They are easier to choose if you check the look of the button and the shape of the shank to match the impression you want to create and how it will be attached.

Customer reviews mention their standard appeal, which makes them easy to match with shirts, blouses, and dresses, as well as their elegant luster and light, airy impression.

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

Tomoi products by the numbers

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Shell153 items
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Buttons 159 items
On ApparelX since
1/2018

Customer reviews

4.7 (3 reviews)
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 ›
ApparelX memberJul 8, 2025
Affordable and luxurious
I searched for buttons for shirts and bought a few here and there, and finally decided on these. They are elegant, shiny shell button. I personally used them for fall clothes, so they would be better if they were a little thicker, but they are light and cute. I'm a little disappointed that the price went up after I bought them.
104 2-hole Rimless Shell Button ›

Frequently asked questions

QIs it possible to arrange a sample card for Tomoi?
We are very sorry, but we do not produce sample cards, and since current stock is also zero, we are unable to arrange them.
QWhite buttons look yellow. Depending on the size, buttons with the same color number may appear to be different colors.
For polyester materials and similar, if the item is white or a light color, the button color may discolor due to the production lot or aging.
If you absolutely need the colors to match, there are methods such as using a dyeable type and dyeing it to match the textile color.
However, even after dyeing, the color may still discolor over time, such as after 5 to 10 years.
QCan button samples be arranged?
We are sorry, but we cannot provide button samples free of charge. Orders can be placed starting from a minimum of 1 piece, so please place your order from each product page.
QHow long does delivery take if the buttons are dyed?
It varies depending on the quantity and number of colors, but if it is around 1 to 3 colors, shipment is possible in about one week.
QIs it possible to laser engrave buttons (add a logo)?
It may be possible depending on the type of button. If you would like a quotation, please contact us from the Support Page with the following details for your logo engraving request:
・button product number
・size
・color
・quantity
・logo data (please send Illustrator, PDF, or other data that shows the logo design)
We will contact you with details such as whether it is possible and a quotation.

*Laser engraving cannot be done on nylon, acrylic, or glass materials. Thank you for your understanding.
Ask on the support page ›

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