22L 22 mm / 0.87 in Fabric Cutting Die for Covered Buttons KKSKKLP0008

22L 22 mm / 0.87 in Fabric Cutting Die for Covered Buttons KKSKKLP0008 prepares circular fabric pieces before the separate button-covering operation. The three-piece set includes a Mapa, cutting blade and Polyemit base. It is a cutting tool, not a covering die. After the 22 mm / 0.87 in fabric circle is prepared, the material moves to compatible covering tooling with the button components.

22L and 22 mm are different references

22L identifies the button-size class, while 22 mm / 0.87 in identifies the target fabric cutting diameter. Because both values use the number 22, they can be confused if units are omitted. Production notes should identify both the size class and the cutting measurement.

Cutting comes before covering

This tool belongs to the preparation station. It does not form the finished covered button. Keeping cutting and covering as separate operations makes purchasing, storage and operator training easier to manage.

Technical summary

Why measured preparation helps

Freehand trimming can leave different amounts of fabric around each piece. A defined circle target provides a clearer starting point for sample and repeat work. The die controls geometry, while the operator still controls fabric tension, orientation and placement.

Fabric behavior can change

A stable woven fabric, stretch knit, thick decorative textile or coated material may behave differently even when the cutting diameter stays fixed. Test the actual production fabric before a longer run rather than assuming a previous setup applies to every textile.

First-piece validation

Cut a small group and inspect circle shape, edge condition and any sign of stretch. Then take at least one piece through the separate covering operation. This confirms that the cutting size and the rest of the workflow work together with the real material.

Pattern and motif placement

For stripes, checks, logos or directional prints, decide what should appear on the visible button face before cutting. The cutting die controls diameter but does not decide the visual center. Consistent orientation should be part of the work order.

Repeat-order records

Record model KKSKKLP0008, 22L, the 22 mm / 0.87 in cut, textile reference and the covering tool used afterward. Explicit labels are more useful than a note that simply says “22.” If the textile lot changes, keep the previous setup as a reference but run a new sample.

Press compatibility

Universal fit should not be assumed. Connection details, working height and mechanical layout can vary between presses or machines. A similar appearance does not establish compatibility. Verify the actual equipment before production.

Keep the set together

The Mapa, cutting blade and Polyemit base belong to the same working set. Store them together and label the operation and measurement. Mixing components from other sizes may change the way the tool works.

Quality checks during longer runs

Continue periodic inspection after the first pieces are approved. Fabric can shift, lower layers can move, and lint can collect on the working surface. A successful first cut does not guarantee every later piece without control.

Moving to the covering station

After cutting, the fabric is used with separate covering tooling. If the finished sample shows excess gathering, insufficient wrap or visual distortion, evaluate the textile, cutting preparation and covering setup together rather than changing one variable without verification.

Care and storage

Remove loose textile debris after use and keep the set dry. Protect the cutting component from unnecessary contact. If performance changes, first review the textile, layer count, cleanliness and workstation setup before attempting any modification.

Pre-order checklist

• Confirm the 22L size class.
• Confirm the 22 mm / 0.87 in fabric circle target.
• Make sure you need a cutting die, not only a covering die.
• Verify press compatibility.
• Plan a sample with the production textile.
• Plan motif placement for patterned fabric.

Frequently asked questions

What diameter does it cut?

22 mm / 0.87 in.

Are 22L and 22 mm the same measurement?

No. One is a size class and the other is the fabric cutting diameter.

Does it cover the button?

No. It cuts fabric only.

What is included?

Mapa, cutting blade and Polyemit base.

Will it fit every press?

Universal fit should not be assumed; compatibility must be verified.

Should new fabric be tested?

Yes. Material construction can change cutting and covering behavior.

Workshop note 1

Label the workshop location with both 22L and 22 mm / 0.87 in, plus the word “cutting.” This reduces the chance that a similar-looking covering tool is selected by mistake and makes the setup easier for a new operator to understand.

Workshop note 2

On repeat orders, keep an approved sample near the workstation. The physical reference helps operators compare shape, fabric direction and visual placement rather than relying on measurements alone.

Workshop note 3

When a fabric lot changes, do not assume the previous approval automatically applies. The tooling may be unchanged while stretch, coating or thickness differs enough to affect both cutting and the later covering step.

Workshop note 4

Label the workshop location with both 22L and 22 mm / 0.87 in, plus the word “cutting.” This reduces the chance that a similar-looking covering tool is selected by mistake and makes the setup easier for a new operator to understand.

Workshop note 5

On repeat orders, keep an approved sample near the workstation. The physical reference helps operators compare shape, fabric direction and visual placement rather than relying on measurements alone.

Workshop note 6

When a fabric lot changes, do not assume the previous approval automatically applies. The tooling may be unchanged while stretch, coating or thickness differs enough to affect both cutting and the later covering step.

Workshop note 7

Label the workshop location with both 22L and 22 mm / 0.87 in, plus the word “cutting.” This reduces the chance that a similar-looking covering tool is selected by mistake and makes the setup easier for a new operator to understand.

Workshop note 8

On repeat orders, keep an approved sample near the workstation. The physical reference helps operators compare shape, fabric direction and visual placement rather than relying on measurements alone.

Workshop note 9

When a fabric lot changes, do not assume the previous approval automatically applies. The tooling may be unchanged while stretch, coating or thickness differs enough to affect both cutting and the later covering step.

Workshop note 10

Label the workshop location with both 22L and 22 mm / 0.87 in, plus the word “cutting.” This reduces the chance that a similar-looking covering tool is selected by mistake and makes the setup easier for a new operator to understand.

Workshop note 11

On repeat orders, keep an approved sample near the workstation. The physical reference helps operators compare shape, fabric direction and visual placement rather than relying on measurements alone.

Workshop note 12

When a fabric lot changes, do not assume the previous approval automatically applies. The tooling may be unchanged while stretch, coating or thickness differs enough to affect both cutting and the later covering step.

Workshop note 13

Label the workshop location with both 22L and 22 mm / 0.87 in, plus the word “cutting.” This reduces the chance that a similar-looking covering tool is selected by mistake and makes the setup easier for a new operator to understand.

Workshop note 14

On repeat orders, keep an approved sample near the workstation. The physical reference helps operators compare shape, fabric direction and visual placement rather than relying on measurements alone.

Workshop note 15

When a fabric lot changes, do not assume the previous approval automatically applies. The tooling may be unchanged while stretch, coating or thickness differs enough to affect both cutting and the later covering step.

Workshop note 16

Label the workshop location with both 22L and 22 mm / 0.87 in, plus the word “cutting.” This reduces the chance that a similar-looking covering tool is selected by mistake and makes the setup easier for a new operator to understand.

Workshop note 17

On repeat orders, keep an approved sample near the workstation. The physical reference helps operators compare shape, fabric direction and visual placement rather than relying on measurements alone.

Workshop note 18

When a fabric lot changes, do not assume the previous approval automatically applies. The tooling may be unchanged while stretch, coating or thickness differs enough to affect both cutting and the later covering step.

Workshop note 19

Label the workshop location with both 22L and 22 mm / 0.87 in, plus the word “cutting.” This reduces the chance that a similar-looking covering tool is selected by mistake and makes the setup easier for a new operator to understand.

Workshop note 20

On repeat orders, keep an approved sample near the workstation. The physical reference helps operators compare shape, fabric direction and visual placement rather than relying on measurements alone.

Workshop note 21

When a fabric lot changes, do not assume the previous approval automatically applies. The tooling may be unchanged while stretch, coating or thickness differs enough to affect both cutting and the later covering step.

Workshop note 22

Label the workshop location with both 22L and 22 mm / 0.87 in, plus the word “cutting.” This reduces the chance that a similar-looking covering tool is selected by mistake and makes the setup easier for a new operator to understand.