There are two British standards in existence to which we work to and use as a minimum standard for our products. The two standards are BS.4162:1983 "Method of Test for Buttons", and BS.3866:1979 "Specifications for Holes and Shanks for Buttons".

Since the conditions of use, washing, dry cleaning and method of packing a garment are beyond our control, the purchaser the buttons, buckles, slides or other products, should determine whether the characteristics of the articles selected are suitable for the purpose for which they are intended.

In this connection the services of our Technical Department are freely available to our customers.

We regret that we cannot assume responsibility for consequential loss of damage in those cases where our products are subjected to treatment for which they were not designed.

The attention of our customers is drawn to British Standard 4162.1983 "Methods of Test for Buttons"

Although we work to the British Standards as a minimum, we do recommend where possible, that solid colours are used on garments rather than dyed colours, as the dyed colours are only surface dye. Dyed buttons should not be used as a contrast on garments, as some "bleed off" of the residue of the dye might be evident when steam pressing, dry cleaning, etc.