Behind the Scenes: How Metal Tags and Buttons Are Manufactured (Factory Insider Guide)
When you’re holding a polished metal tag or are gliding your fingers along a premium metal button, it’s easy to forget (or not even take into consideration) the craftsmanship and engineering that has gone into creating such small details. There are no accessories at Abaya Logo, just precision-crafted pieces which heighten the look of clothes, bags, uniforms and luxury items.
Today, we’re pulling back the curtain to give you a look at how metal tag and button production works: from materials to processes to good old fashioned craftsmanship that turns raw metal into durable (and trendy) branding elements now used by fashion houses and companies around the world.
What Is A Metal Button?
Metal Buttons: Metal buttons are often made of durable and corrosion-resistant stainless steel and electrically conductive metals.
What is Zinc alloy: Zinc alloy, a kind of pot metal, which is popular for casting intricate shapes, as it has an unusually low melting temperature for mould casting.
Brass—both as a fancy element and for the weight, although bronze would last centuriesALER You gotta have brass.
Stainless steel—best used for heavy loads
Aluminum—lightweight and economical
Here at Abaya Logo metal button department (https://www.abayalogo.com/metal-button/), the material chosen is based on what you are going for, strength, finish and end use of project. High-end fashion brands may opt for brass for the classy aspect, whereas denim factories may go in favor of zinc alloy since it’s more durable.
How Are Metal Buttons Manufactured?
The making of a metal button is in fact an intricate process involving many steps combining engineering with the art of craftsmanship. Here’s an inside look at how the system operates:
Mold & Die Creation
It all starts with a custom mold — a metal pocket that imparts the button’s shape and details. Mold engineers rely on CNC machines to cut ultra-precise molds that melt metal will fill.
Metal Casting or Stamping
Depending on the design: Casting is utilized for more detailed or 3D-logo buttons. The liquefied alloy is injected by pressure into the mold.
Stamping is for sleeker engraved or embossed designs, where tons of force flatten sheets into form.
Trimming & Polishing
After forming, over metal is trimmed off, edges are deburred and button is polished. This is the stage at which the final product can either feel high-quality or rough, and skilled technicians are critical here.
Surface Finishing
This is where artisanship really comes into play Buttons can be:
Gold/Silver/Nickel/Gunmetal/Antique electroplating
Painted or coated with enamel
Laser-etched for precision detailing
Sandblasted or brushed for texture
High-end brand make parts use multi-layer plating: Multilayer plating makes the color more durable and wear-resistant, higher brightness and better finish.
Quality Control
Buttons are inspected for weight, plating thickness, durability and light refraction. So we only accept the part that have passed many QC tests to the packing!
This is all designed so that what finally winds up on the garment isn’t just functional—it’s the classiest shit you’ve ever seen.
How Are Buttons Made? (General Overview)
Both plastic, horn,and whatever (staghorn is what I heard) and resin, wood and metal buttons have a similar basic process.
raw material → processing → polishing and grinding → quality inspection.
Precision in mold-making, plating and surface finishing is what distinguishes metal buttons from others. While plastic buttons are made in volume molds, casting of metal ones requires expert machines and skill to get that perfect feel, reflectivity and weight.
What Is a Metal Tag?
Handbag, clothing, uniform, shoes, accessories, promotional product. The metal tag is a small, strong branding plate for a range of 1Wbag clothing, uniforms, shoes, accessories, and promotional items. Metal tags often display:
Brand names
Logos
Serial numbers
Decorative designs
They can be riveted, punched, folded over wings, adhesive or custom made locks.
To see available styles, head to Abaya Logo’s Metal Tag Collection:
The tags have metal attached to them, a sign of quality and professionalism! With a metal tag hanging from it is a mark of lederBrand designers & high-quality manufacturers alike!
How Are Metal Plates and Tags Made?
Metal Tag and Metal Plate Production is similar to but different from button making; the process requires a combination of both engraving and finishing as well as other processes in some cases.
Material Preparation
Metal tags can be made of brass, stainless steel, iron, zinc alloy or aluminum to achieve a certain look and thickness.
Cutting & Shaping
Metal sheets or ingots are laser cut, stamped, or machined to the desired form. Shapes can be plain rectangles or complex, custom silhouettes.
Logo Application
There are a few ways you can use logos:
Permanent, crisp laser engraving
Deep and finely detailed design with chemical etching
Embossing and debossing for raised or recess logos
Enamel coloring for decorative branding
Surface Treatment
Electroplated, sandblasted, polished or antiqued processes help the metal shine. Scratch resistance, colour and general looks are set in this step.
Attachment Options
Tags are configured with special-purpose fixtures such as holes, prongs, rings or hooks so that they can be applied easily during production.
The result is a tough, flashy branding element.
Craftsmanship Meets Modern Technology
Final Thoughts
We are professional metal tags and buttons manufacturer,we custom metal garment accessories for fashion brand. You can feel free to contact us if you would have any question for our pre-sales and after sales.
With the latest laser engraving and stamping machines we are able to create accurate replication of your logo on brass, zinc alloy, stainless steel, or aluminum. Our custom metal tags and button with your theme are composed of compliant materials that withstand stringent quality methods constantly guaranteeing high-quality, long-lasting performance.