At 2 inches across its eight flat edges, the custom octagon button sits in the sweet spot most campaign managers and event planners search for: large enough that your logo and text are readable from several feet away, compact enough that wearing one all day feels effortless. Those eight distinct edges interrupt the visual monotony of lanyards and lapels full of circular badges.
Made with a steel shell, full-color CMYK printing, and protective Mylar laminate, each button weighs about 0.30 oz. Pricing updates live in the configurator as you change quantity. Digital proof approval is selected by default before production; rush and expedited options are available when shown at checkout.
Product information
Product Details
- Product
- 2" Octagon Custom Pinback Button
- SKU
- BTN-OCT-200-S-STD-PIN
- Size
- 2" octagon (50.8 mm)
- Unit weight
- 0.3 oz
- Shipping size
- 2 × 2 × 0.25 in
- Backing
- Standard safety pinback
- Artwork
- Upload artwork during checkout/configuration
- Proof
- Digital proof approval required before production
- Production
- Produced by Copyland
- Pricing
- Live quantity pricing in the configurator
- Shape that demands attention — eight distinct edges stand out among round badges on lanyards and lapels.
- Generous print area for detailed designs — room for a full-color logo, candidate name, event date, or slogan without crowding.
- Built to last the campaign — steel shell with clear Mylar laminate helps protect artwork against moisture, fingerprints, and everyday handling.
- Secure, comfortable wear — standard safety pin back holds firmly to jackets, tote bags, and lanyards.
- Budget-friendly in volume — pricing updates live in the configurator as quantity increases. A $30 minimum order value applies; there are no fixed piece-count minimums.
- Made in Los Angeles / Made in USA — produced by Copyland with full-color CMYK digital printing.
Most online button vendors outsource production overseas or skip the proof step — leaving customers to discover artwork problems only after shipment arrives. BigDogButtons by Copyland is built differently.
- USA-made production in Los Angeles — pressed across Copyland shops in West LA, Burbank, and Gardena for tighter quality control.
- Full-color CMYK digital printing — photographs, complex logos, and multi-tone designs reproduce with vibrant accuracy under protective Mylar.
- Digital proof approval is selected by default before production. Customers may choose to proceed without proof approval when that option is available at checkout.
- Standard production is typically 3–4 business days after proof approval. Rush and expedited options are available when shown at checkout.
- Upload your artwork — send vector files (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) or high-resolution raster (PNG, JPG at 300+ DPI; CMYK recommended). Use the configurator octagon template for safe area and bleed guides.
- Review and approve your proof — digital proof approval is selected by default. Preview how your design looks on the octagon shape, confirm color and text placement, then approve. Customers may choose to proceed without proof approval when that checkout option is available.
- Receive your finished buttons — standard production is typically 3–4 business days after proof approval. Production time is separate from carrier transit time. Shipping rates are shown at checkout using carrier rates. BigDogButtons ships nationwide within the United States only. Local pickup is available at West LA, Gardena, and Burbank when selected at checkout.
Custom octagon buttons can be personalized with logos, messages, or colors — if you can design it, we can print it. Download the octagon template from the configurator before designing so cut, bleed, and safe zones match production.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Shape | Octagon (8 sides) |
| Nominal size | 2.00" × 2.00" (flat-to-flat) |
| Imprint area | Full octagon face; keep essential text and art inside the finished face |
| Bleed | Extend background into the bleed zone on the configurator octagon template so edges wrap cleanly |
| Materials | Steel shell with printed face and clear Mylar laminate (gloss, moisture-resistant) |
| Printing method | Full-color CMYK digital process |
| Standard backing | Safety pin back |
| Weight | Approximately 0.30 oz per button |
| Accepted file formats | AI, EPS, PDF, SVG, PNG, JPG (300+ DPI for raster; CMYK recommended) |
| Manufacturing | Made in Los Angeles, USA |
| Minimum order | A $30 minimum order value applies; no fixed piece-count minimums |
| Production time | Standard production is typically 3–4 business days after proof approval |
Choosing between octagon and round options? Here's how the 2" octagon stacks up against neighboring catalog sizes:
| Feature | 2" octagon (this product) | 2" round | 2.25" round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape / profile | Eight flat edges; distinctive silhouette | Classic circular | Larger classic circular |
| Text readability (3–4 ft) | 2–3 lines comfortably | Strong for circular layouts | Slightly more room |
| Wearability | Comfortable all day, noticeable | Very light everyday wear | Comfortable; slightly larger footprint |
| Visual impact | Clear from conversation distance; breaks round-button monotony | Familiar campaign look | Higher visibility round format |
| Approx. weight | ~0.30 oz | ~0.24 oz | ~0.37 oz |
| Best use | Campaigns, events, trade shows, awareness | Traditional giveaways | Larger round campaigns and merch |
Pricing updates live in the configurator as you change quantity. A $30 minimum order value applies; there are no fixed piece-count minimums.
Per-unit cost drops at higher tiers — enter your target quantity above to see current pricing before checkout. Contact our team for multi-design or high-volume planning.
| Quantity planning | How pricing works |
|---|---|
| Configurator pricing | Live per-piece pricing updates as quantity changes |
| Minimum order | A $30 minimum order value applies; no fixed piece-count minimums |
| Higher quantities | Larger orders receive larger discounts at checkout |
| Large programs | See bulk custom buttons or contact Copyland for multi-design planning |
| Rush or specialty finishes | May affect timing and checkout options — shown when available |
| Shipping | Shipping rates are shown at checkout using carrier rates; U.S. nationwide only |
- Political campaigns — candidate name and office stay legible at arm's length; the unique shape differentiates from round competitor pins.
- Trade shows and conferences — pin to lanyards or hand out at your booth; the octagon shape starts conversations.
- School events and spirit campaigns — sports teams, clubs, and student councils use shaped buttons to build identity.
- Nonprofit awareness — a stop-sign-like silhouette helps your cause cut through visual noise.
- Name tags and workshops — combine identification with branded design on jackets and lanyards.
- Fan merchandise and retail — angular logos and bold graphic treatments look natural on an octagon face.
- Digital proof approval is selected by default before production.
- If proof approval is requested, production begins after you approve the proof.
- Customers may choose to proceed without proof approval when that checkout option is available.
- Submit CMYK artwork when possible; glossy Mylar enhances vibrancy and protects against fingerprints, moisture, and fading.
What file formats work best for 2" octagon button artwork?
Vector formats (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) are preferred because they scale without quality loss. High-resolution PNG or JPG works at 300 DPI or higher at final size. Use CMYK when possible for the most accurate color output. Full-color digital printing handles photographs and gradients well.
How does the 2" octagon size compare to standard round buttons for visibility?
The octagon's flat edges create a distinctive visual footprint versus a same-size round button, and the shape itself draws attention because it breaks the expected circular pattern — useful when you want higher recall than everyday round pins.
What's the minimum order quantity for 2" octagon buttons?
There are no fixed piece-count minimums, but a $30 minimum order value applies. Pricing updates live in the configurator as you change quantity.
Can I get a proof before production starts?
Yes. Digital proof approval is selected by default before production. Review the preview and confirm when proof approval is requested. Customers may choose to proceed without proof approval when that option is available at checkout.
How much does a 2" octagon button weigh?
Each button weighs approximately 0.30 oz. They're light enough to wear comfortably all day, and shipping rates are shown at checkout using carrier rates based on your total quantity and destination.
What's the actual printable area on a 2" octagon button?
Design for the finished 2" flat-to-flat octagon face and use the configurator octagon template for exact bleed and safe-zone guides. Keep important text and design elements inside the finished face so nothing is lost at the crimped edge.
Do you offer rush production for 2" octagon buttons?
Yes. Standard production is typically 3–4 business days after proof approval. Rush and expedited options are available when shown at checkout. Production time is separate from carrier transit time.
What backing options are available for 2" octagon buttons?
This SKU includes a standard steel safety pin back. Browse refrigerator magnet buttons in the catalog for magnet-backed products when available, or contact us if you need help matching a backing style to your use case.
Can I reorder the same design later?
Yes. Save your approved artwork and place a new order through the configurator when you need more. Pricing updates live as you change quantity, and the same proof workflow applies.
How durable is the Mylar coating on 2" octagon buttons?
With protective Mylar laminate sealed under a steel shell, buttons stay vibrant when stored indoors away from prolonged direct sunlight and high humidity. Everyday handling, fingerprints, and light moisture are what the coating is designed to resist.
