Garment buttons & trims · Wenzhou, China · Established in 2014 maggie@merittrims.com  ·  WhatsApp

Product line · Updated August 2026

Tack Buttons for Jeans & Custom Denim Buttons

Hammer-on denim hardware with your logo in relief: antique tack buttons, donut buttons, rivets and nail posts that survive stone-wash and industrial laundering. Sample boards let brands confirm every finish before bulk, we match shank type to fabric weight, and orders ship from Wenzhou with MOQ and sample timing are confirmed after the specification is reviewed.

The metal button on jeans is called a jeans tack button. It is a two-part, press-on fastener: the visible cap sits on the front of the waistband while a tack, nail or post passes through the denim from the back. Buyers may also call it a jeans button tack, denim button or hammer-on jeans button.

Popular jeans & tack button styles we manufacture

DAISYdaisy jeans button set for denim and casualwear

Daisy Jeans Button Set

Playful daisy-style jeans buttons and matching rivet accessories for denim, casualwear and youth fashion collections.

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DECORATIVEdecorative denim shank buttons for jeans and jackets

Decorative Denim Shank Buttons

Mixed engraved, floral and star-inspired shank buttons designed for denim jackets, jeans and fashion outerwear.

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LOGOmixed metal logo buttons for branded denim apparel

Mixed Metal Logo Buttons

Custom logo and engraved metal button styles in antique, silver and black finishes for branded denim and apparel programs.

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ASSORTEDassorted jeans button collection for oem denim production

Assorted Jeans Button Collection

A versatile selection of jeans buttons with logo, floral, star and classic ring designs for OEM denim production.

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SAMPLEScustom logo button samples for private label denim brands

Custom Logo Button Samples

Custom logo jeans button samples showing embossed, engraved and plated finishes for private-label apparel development.

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ASSORTMENTantique brass copper silver and gunmetal jeans tack button assortment

Antique Jeans Tack Button Assortment

Donut, flat, embossed-logo and engraved-rim tack button designs in antique brass, copper, silver and gunmetal finishes for denim collections.

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SAMPLE BOARDnumbered sample board of custom jeans button logo caps and finishes

Numbered Jeans Button Sample Board

Factory sample board with numbered logo button caps, helping buyers confirm style codes, surface finishes and production references before bulk orders.

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FRONT / BACKsilver front and back tack button set showing cap and shank construction

Silver Front & Back Tack Button Set

Plain round cap and raised back-shank construction for logo development, waistband testing and clean minimalist denim hardware programs.

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RANGEassorted denim jeans buttons with antique finishes displayed on grid background

Assorted Denim Buttons on Grid

Large mixed layout showing antique finishes, star motifs, floral patterns, engraved rims and custom logo caps for denim product ranges.

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VINTAGEvintage logo tack button collection in antique brass black nickel silver and copper

Vintage Logo Tack Button Collection

Selected antique brass, black nickel, silver and copper jeans button caps with engraved rim text, logo centers and matching metal nails.

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NAILSantique brass jeans button cap with back shank and nail posts

Antique Brass Button with Nails

Antique brass cap, back shank and nail posts for confirming attachment method, fabric thickness compatibility and pull-off strength.

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APPLICATIONjeans buttons on denim fabric with installation punch tool and nails

Denim Application & Installation Set

Jeans buttons photographed on denim twill with an installation punch, showing real application context for waistbands, jackets and sample testing.

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Denim hardware is brand real estate. We manufacture jeans tack buttons (move-shank and fixed-shank), rivets and burrs in 17, 20, 22 and 25 mm with embossed or engraved logos, plus matching brass, stainless or plastic nail-post options selected for the waistband build and wash process.

Finishes cover the full denim vocabulary — antique brass, antique copper, antique silver, gunmetal, matte black, vintage tin — and we can oxidize or tumble for a worn look out of the box. Specify any needle-detection requirement in the tech pack, then approve the selected material and pull-off strength on buttons attached to the production fabric.

Jeans tack button selection by application

Use this as a starting point, then approve the cap, shank and nail combination on the actual washed production fabric.

ApplicationStarting sizeConstructionConfirm before bulk
Five-pocket fashion jeans17 mmMove-shank tack buttonWaistband thickness, nail length and wash finish
Heavyweight denim20 mmMove-shank or fixed-shankFabric layers, washer and pull-off test
Canvas and workwear22–25 mmFixed-shank tack buttonPost material, press setting and retention
Pocket reinforcement8–9 mm rivetRivet and burr setLeg length, back cap and abrasion after washing

Approve the button, tack, die and washed waistband as one attachment system. A cap photo alone cannot confirm nail length, shank engagement or pull-off performance on the production fabric. Use the jeans button failure guide to record the hole condition, waistband stack, setting setup and finished-garment evidence.

Specifications at a glance

AttributeSpecification
TypesMove-shank tack, fixed-shank tack, donut/hollow button, rivets & burrs, sample boards, nail posts
Sizes17 / 20 / 22 / 25 mm button; 8–9 mm rivets
MaterialBrass, copper or zinc-alloy shell with brass, stainless or plastic nail options; validate corrosion performance through the required wash process
FinishesAntique brass, antique copper, gunmetal, matte black, vintage tin, custom
Logo optionsEmbossed 3D logo, debossed, engraved rim text, laser
MOQConfirmed by selected construction, finish, logo tooling and quantity
Custom toolingQuoted after artwork and cap construction review; approve the physical sample before bulk production
TestingBuyer-required pull-off, wash, corrosion, appearance and needle-detection checks confirmed before sampling

What determines a jeans button quotation

Price driverWhat to specifyWhy it matters
Button constructionDiameter, move- or fixed-shank, matched nail and rivet requirementThe shell, shank and post combination changes material and forming work
Branding and finishVector logo, embossed or engraved detail, plating or painted finishCustom tooling, surface treatment and approval samples are quoted to the design
Garment processWaistband stack, wash recipe, corrosion and needle-detection requirementsThe material and finish must be validated on the finished garment
Quantity and packingSets per size/finish, matched rivets, dies, bag labels and carton rulesSetup, inspection and packing depend on the final assortment

The 36 catalogue styles are quotation references, not one-price products. Send the button construction, artwork, wash process and quantity for a comparable quote.

Frequently asked questions

What is the metal button on jeans called?

The metal waistband button is usually called a jeans tack button. It consists of a visible cap and a tack, nail or post that is pressed through the denim from the back.

Will jeans buttons survive stone washing and enzyme washing?

Choose brass or copper shells with brass or stainless nails. These materials are used where the button and tack must resist wash abrasion and corrosion; the finish and attachment should be tested on the production fabric.

What size jeans button should I use?

17 mm suits many five-pocket jeans and women's denim; 20 mm is used for heavier denim; 22–25 mm suits workwear and statement waistbands. Confirm the size on the garment sample before bulk production.

Move shank or fixed shank?

Move-shank or swivel buttons rotate slightly and can reduce stress on denim. Fixed shanks suit heavier canvas and workwear. The fabric weight, washer thickness and pull test should guide the final choice.

How should we specify needle-detection requirements?

State the retailer or factory detection standard and threshold in the tech pack. The selected material should then be checked on an attached pre-production sample before the bulk order is approved.

Can you make a sample board before bulk production?

Yes. We can prepare a numbered sample board with button codes, plating finishes and nail options so your buyer, designer and factory can approve the same reference before production.

Do you supply matching nails and installation advice?

Yes. We match button caps with brass, stainless or plastic nail posts according to fabric thickness and wash process, then check attachment fit and pull-off strength before shipment.

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Sample route confirmed per style · MOQ confirmed by product and specification · Testing requirements confirmed before production

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