When I was in school, there must have been many delusional girls who always carried around a miniature sewing kit so that they could quickly put on the button of their favorite person's uniform if it came undone. I was one of them, but I grew up without any such chance and now carry it only for myself. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I was hoping that the button would slip off the shirt of a senior whom I admired....

However, I have discovered a revolutionary buttoning kit that seems to take away even more of this author's opportunities. And what's more, " no needles or threads are required.


The buttoning kit "tic" was developed by Swedish industrial designer Karolina Rantfors. The small package, about the size of a matchbox, contains four plastic pins that can be used to attach a detached button in just a few seconds.


First, insert the pointed end of the pin from the backside of the place where you want to attach the button, and also through the hole in the button. Then, fold the other end over and insert the button until it "clicks" into place. Wiggle the pin from side to side until the pin pops out and the button is attached.


The tic button looks much nicer than the other buttons that are sewn on with thread. Even when the button is pulled hard, it does not float and is firmly attached.


According to the product information, tic is not just a stopgap measure, but can withstand loads of up to 3 kg, and can be used in household washing machines, ironing machines, and for cleaning. It can also be used on buttons up to 4.2mm thick and can be attached to a variety of fabrics, including slightly thicker cottons, linens, denim, ramie, wool, and polyester. In the unlikely event that they need to be removed, they can be easily cut using scissors.

In addition to the black color used in this case, it is also available in white and other colors, and can be purchased at tic's official online store, Angers web shop, etc. The case is slim enough not to get in the way when placed in a bag or breast pocket, so there is no harm in carrying it with you in case of emergencies, such as for business people on frequent business trips or for weddings and funerals.