With growth, ACME Corp. will also establish a working studio for the surface design of fabric. Workshops for the painting, dyeing and printing of fabric will be offered throughout the year. These will be conducted by the sole proprietor of ACME and by guest artists with particular expertise. Sales have increased steadily over this eight month period. The National Button Society Home Fabrics WestCoast Designers Funding for the company has come from the personal income of the sole proprietor and from the income generated by sales.
Additional funding is sought for the expansion of inventory and for advertising.
A high percentage of these buttons are made of natural materials such as horn, bone, wood, glass and clay. These buttons are hand-crafted by artisans throughout the world and are of original design. Manufactured metal and synthetic buttons are also offered, together with a collection of vintage and antique buttons. All garments benefit from buttons that contribute to their character. ACME Corp. offers an opportunity to reinvent ready-made clothing and engages people in a creative process.