Snap Button Colour Options: Epoxy, Enamel, Dyed and Custom Colour Matching

Beyond Metal: Adding Colour to Snap Buttons

While plating finishes offer a range of metallic tones, many fashion applications demand non-metallic colours — from bright primaries to subtle pastels. Several techniques allow colourful snap buttons that complement any fabric palette.

Epoxy Cap Snap Buttons

Epoxy cap snap buttons feature a layer of coloured epoxy resin applied to the cap surface. This versatile colouring method offers:

• Virtually unlimited colour options (Pantone matching available)
• Smooth, glossy surface with a premium feel
• Good scratch and wear resistance
• Option to combine with logo engraving (colour fills the engraved logo)
• Available on both spring and prong snap types

Double Epoxy (Two-Color)

Our double epoxy snap buttons feature two different coloured epoxy layers, creating a two-tone effect. Popular for brand logos where the logo appears in one colour against a contrasting background.

Dyed Snap Buttons

Dyed prong snap buttons are coloured using powder coating or electrodeposition painting. This process covers the entire snap button component (not just the cap) in a uniform colour.

• Full-coverage colour on all visible surfaces
• Available in matte and glossy finishes
• Good for children's wear where the entire snap should be colourful
• Lead-free and cadmium-free formulations for safety

Nylon Cap Snap Buttons

Snap buttons with nylon (plastic) caps offer the widest colour range at the lowest cost. The nylon cap is injection-molded in the desired colour and assembled onto a standard metal snap base.

• Hundreds of stock colours available
• Custom colour matching from small quantities
• Lightweight and gentle against skin
• Ideal for baby and children's clothing
• BPA-free nylon material

Pearl and Crystal Caps

For decorative applications, pearl cap and crystal top snap buttons add elegance. Pearl caps mimic the luster of natural pearls in white, cream, and coloured options.

Transparent Caps

Transparent cap snap buttons allow the fabric to show through the cap, creating a unique see-through effect. Available in clear and tinted versions.

Marble Effect Caps

Marble top snap buttons feature a swirled colour pattern mimicking natural marble. Each button has a unique pattern, adding artisanal character to garments.

Polly Button Caps

Polly button cap snaps use a polyester resin button as the cap, combining the functional snap mechanism with the wide colour and pattern range of polyester buttons.

Colour Matching Service

Ata Buttons offers Pantone colour matching for epoxy and dyed snap buttons. Send us your Pantone code, fabric swatch, or physical sample, and we will produce color-matched samples for approval.

Colour Fastness Requirements

Coloured snap buttons must maintain their colour through:

• 50+ wash cycles at 40°C
• Dry cleaning solvents (perchloroethylene)
• UV exposure (fading resistance)
• Rubbing (crock resistance)

Order Coloured Snap Buttons

Browse our full snap button range and contact us to discuss your colour requirements. We can supply colour cards showing all available options for each colouring technique.