Ordering Guide - Detailed

MODEL

The first step is to pick a model. You can pick from one of our models or you can create your own brand new, completely custom design. Please take a look at our online gallery section where you will be able to find detailed pictures of our offerings. Please keep in mind that the pictures are only for the purpose of viewing models/shapes, not the colors; colors are specific to each order. You may also create completely custom models; in order to do so, you must provide us with a sample of the button. There is a small fee for new models which may be waived depending on the volume of order.

SIZE

You must specify the size (diameter) of the button. Please remember that sizing for square buttons is done diagonally and special shapes are done from furthest point to furthest point. Please take a look at our handy size chart, it translates lignes to millimeters and inches. Sizing ranges from 10L (0.25") to 52L (1.3").

COLOR

We offer an unlimited number of colors which can be specified by our customers in several ways. If you require an exact color match then you must provide us with either a Pantone color code or a physical color swatch. When exact matches are not required, then we accept non-specific color requests such as "black" or "light brown." Please refrain from using colors from the internet or making references to colors on our website as there may be a large difference in the way computer monitors display colors. Please do not search for Pantone codes online as they may look different on your monitor than they do in person.

POLISH

There are 4 different levels of polish: matte, semi-polish, polish and high polish. The most common and widely used finish is semi polish. Each level of polish adds more shine. Matte has no shine or reflection, Semi-polish has a natural looking shine and no reflection, polish has high shine and a some reflection, high polish has high shine and high reflection.

LASER ENGRAVING

Choose whether you want to personalize your button with laser engraving. We offer unparalleled freedom when it comes to creating custom engraved designs which may vary from simple letters to very complex, textured logos. Please keep in mind that complex logos will not work on smaller sized buttons as the design gets compressed too much. We accept art files in many different common formats such as JPG, PDF, AI, etc.

SPECIAL EFFECTS

Our R&D department is always hard at work developing new and unique finishes to add that special touch to your product. We now offer several innovative finishes, some of which you will find nowhere else, but here at Corozo Buttons. Effects include burned, blotch, crackled, and more.

We are mainly a make to order manufacturer, which means we make most things only when an order is placed. We have 1700+ models  and offer  20 different sizes for each so it is impossible for us to stock every single variation. In addition setup costs are high as it can take several hours to setup a single machine to make a specific model. Creating samples can be a very expensive process. We do, however, have a large number of models in inventory, so there's a good chance we either have what you're looking for (if its a common size) or we have something similar in stock. Please see the different sampling options we offer below.

• Order a sample card: Free within the contiguous USA. Outside USA we only charge for the shipping costs.
• Sample requests of in-stock items: We only charge shipping if samples require no alteration or minimal alteration. If samples require dyeing, laser engraving or any other form of moderate alteration we charge a small fee plus shipping. 
• Sample requests for non-stock items: We charge a fee plus shipping. This fee varies with the model and customization. Starts around $100 USD.
• Pre-production sample requests: This is the most common approach and cheapest for the customer. A bulk order needs to be placed ahead of time and then samples are produced for approval prior to bulk production. In this case the samples are free unless the customer decides to cancel the bulk order. If the customer cancels the bulk order, they will be responsible to pay for the sample fees. Please note it is very uncommon for there to be an issue with sampling ahead of bulk production; less than 1% of pre-production samples run into any issues we cannot fix. If there is an issue on our end, for example if we fail to match a color, then there will be no charge for the samples.  

Pricing is FOB Panama (shipping quotes will be provided separately once order details have been finalized)  and varies based on volume, model style, size and finish; more specifically the lower the volume, the more complex the style or bigger the size, the higher the cost.

Our minimum (MOQ) is 10 gross (1440 pieces) per model-size combination (item). In addition, while many services such as custom DTM dyeing, custom polishing, and quality control are included within the base price, there are other services that are add-ons such as laser engraving and special effects.

MCQ is 144 pieces. First two custom colors are free, each additional custom color development is $7.


All charges will be fully discussed prior to placing an order.

We accept several forms of payment including Credit Card, Zelle, ACH, Wire, and Bank draft.

Payment must be made in full before orders can ship unless otherwise agreed upon previously.

Lead times for in-stock items and samples is generally about 1 week. Custom manufacturing orders normally take around 2 weeks to complete. We ship worldwide via all major couriers like DHL, UPS, and FedEx or any courier of your choice, but recommend DHL for best results.