Photos are from our production sample boards. Custom colours and logos are developed against your approved reference.
What goes wrong
Three failures we test for before bulk
- Pearl layer peeling after wash. The coating lifts at the rim and the customer sees a white edge on a dark shirt.
- Surface scratches in transit. Buttons rub against each other in the polybag and arrive with hairline marks.
- Confused with natural shell. The buyer expected shell, received imitation, and the claim lands on you.
Each of these is a claim on your P&L, not a technical detail. We test the condition your care label specifies and put the result in writing before production starts.
Buyer questions
Imitation shell — FAQ
Will the pearl finish peel in washing?
We run adhesion and wet-rub tests on the approved finish. If the garment is washed at high temperature or with harsh chemicals, tell us at inquiry and we test to that condition.
How do I explain imitation shell to my buyer?
We provide a one-page product sheet with material, finish and care instructions you can forward — clear labelling avoids a claim later.
Is it nickel-free?
Yes. These are resin buttons with no metal components; nickel-release testing is not applicable, and we state that in writing for your compliance file.
Can imitation shell be laser engraved?
Yes, on the matte variant. On high-lustre finishes we recommend printing to protect the surface.
Request a sample of imitation shell
Send your size, colour reference and care label. Samples ship with the test reference for the material you would actually receive.
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