The system used for measuring button sizes originates from an ancient French calculation that is called ‘Lignes’ and should not be confused with millimeters. Please see our conversion chart of available sizes below
Ligne Size
16
18
22
24
28
30
36
40
45
50
60
Cutter dia.
19mm
21mm
27mm
29mm
30mm
32mm
38mm
41mm
44mm
48mm
58mm
Button Width
9mm
10mm
13mm
14mm
16mm
18mm
22mm
24mm
28mm
31mm
37mm
Plastic split buttons
Rustproof button tops ideal for all upholstery / furniture
Product
Stock Code
Packed
Plastic split buttons
BM28S
1000
Aluminium Button Tops
Product
Stock Code
Packed
Size 24 Aluminium Button Tops (15mm)
BM24TO
1000
Size 26 Aluminium Button Tops (16mm)
BM26TO
1000
Size 28 Aluminium Button Tops (18mm)
BM28TO
1000
Size 32 Aluminium Button Tops (19mm)
BM32TO
1000
Size 36 Aluminium Button Tops (23mm)
BM36TO
1000
Size 45 Aluminium Button Top (29mm)
BM45TW
1000
Wireloop Backs
Rustproof wireloop button backs. Use buttoning twine to thread through the loop to tie down the buttons.
Product
Stock Code
Packed
Size 24 Wireloop Backs (15mm)
BM24W
1000
Size 26 Wireloop Backs (16mm)
BM26W
1000
Size 28 Wireloop Backs (18mm)
BM28W
1000
Size 30 Wireloop Backs (19mm)
BM30W
1000
Size 36 Wireloop Backs (23mm)
BM36W
1000
Size 45 Wireloop Backs (29mm)
BM45TW
1000
Prong Backs
Makes for easy fixing of a button. Simply open the two prongs after being inserted through the insertion point.
Product
Stock Code
Packed
Size 24 Prong Backs (15mm)
BM24P
1000
Size 30 Prong Backs (19mm)
BM30P
1000
Size 36 Prong Backs (23mm)
BM36P
1000
Hook Backs
Fast installation, low cost, perfect tufting depth every time. Used with pre-tied loops or buttoning twine.