Elevate Your Fashion with Horn Buttons
This blog explores the production and market of horn buttons, small discs used to secure openings or add ornamentation to clothing. Horn buttons, made from cow and buffalo hooves and horns, play a crucial role in the fashion industry, as they are used as fasteners for many garments and bags. Let’s delve into the production capacity, technology and process, market analysis, and government support for this business in Kenya.
Production Capacity: Crafting Style with Precision
The business idea is based on a production capacity of 100 kilograms of horn buttons per day, operating for 312 working days in a year. This translates to an annual production of 31,200 kilograms. With an estimated revenue potential of US$31,200 per year and a net profit margin of 16%, the investment requirement for the first year of operation is US$11,807. Although the payback period is three years, the demand for horn buttons ensures a promising market.
Technology and Process Description: From Cutting to Polishing, Creating Elegance
Horn button production involves the use of various machinery and equipment, such as circular saws, band saws, boring machines, hole drilling machines, and polishing lathes. The production process includes cutting horns, boring, hole drilling, designing, buffing, polishing, and packaging. With a careful blend of craftsmanship and technology, each horn button is meticulously crafted to add elegance and functionality to garments.
Market Analysis: Meeting the Fashion Industry’s Needs
The market for horn buttons is readily available, catering to designers, dressmakers, tailors, and clothing manufacturing industries. With the fashion industry constantly seeking unique and sustainable materials, the demand for horn buttons remains high. These buttons not only serve as fasteners but also add a touch of sophistication and style to various garments. By tapping into this market, entrepreneurs can contribute to the thriving fashion industry in Kenya.
Government Facilities and Incentives: Supporting Entrepreneurial Ventures
The Kenyan Government and Kenya Investment Authority provides support, facilities, assistance and guidance to those with investment ventures. These government initiatives create a favorable environment for entrepreneurs in the horn button manufacturing industry.
Elevate your fashion game with horn buttons. Combine style and functionality by incorporating these unique buttons into your designs. With a promising market and government support, this business venture promises growth and profitability while contributing to the vibrant fashion landscape in Kenya.
