This vertical 2.5" × 3.5" rectangle custom pinback button delivers 8.75 square inches of design area — roughly 46% more printable space than a 2" × 3" rectangle — with full-color CMYK printing and a protective Mylar-coated steel shell.
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
- 2.5" x 3.5" Rectangle Custom Pinback Button — Vertical Variant
- SKU
- BTN-REC-250x350-V-STD-PIN
- Size
- 2.5" x 3.5" rectangle
- Unit weight
- 0.67 oz
- Shipping size
- 2.5 × 3.5 × 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
- Generous design canvas — 8.75 square inches for complex graphics, multi-line text, and photographs with clarity.
- Professional appearance — mirrors a standard business card footprint for corporate events, conferences, and staff identification.
- Readable at a glance — names, titles, and key information stay legible at arm's length.
- Balanced wearability — bigger than 2" × 3", lighter and more wearable than oversized formats, at about 0.67 oz.
- Durable USA-made construction — metal shell and protective Mylar laminate produced in Los Angeles by Copyland.
Most online button shops run overseas production with long lead times and fixed piece-count minimums that shut out smaller buyers. BigDogButtons by Copyland operates differently.
- USA manufacturing in Los Angeles — West LA, Burbank, and Gardena facilities with consistent quality control.
- Digital proof approval is selected by default before production. Customers may choose to proceed without proof approval when that option is available at checkout.
- A $30 minimum order value applies; there are no fixed piece-count minimums.
- Full-color CMYK process printing — gradients, photographs, and detailed logos reproduce across the entire 2.5" × 3.5" surface.
- Upload your artwork — use the configurator for high-resolution files (300 DPI minimum); vector AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG preferred. Templates mark bleed and safe zones.
- Review your digital proof — digital proof approval is selected by default. Request adjustments if needed; production begins after you approve when proof is requested.
- Production and delivery — 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. Rush and expedited options are available when shown at checkout.
This SKU includes a standard safety pin back. Browse refrigerator magnet buttons in the catalog for magnet-backed products when available.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finished dimensions (vertical) | 2.5" width × 3.5" height (63.5 × 88.9 mm) |
| Surface area | 8.75 square inches |
| Weight | Approximately 0.67 oz per button with safety pin back |
| Shell material | Steel metal shell with printed paper insert |
| Protective cover | Mylar laminate (gloss standard; matte or specialty finishes when available in the configurator) |
| Print method | Full-color CMYK process printing |
| Resolution requirement | 300 DPI minimum at actual size; vector preferred |
| Bleed / safe zone | Use the configurator rectangle template for exact bleed and safe-zone guides |
| Orientation | Vertical or horizontal — select the matching SKU / orientation in the configurator |
| Standard backing | Safety pin back |
| 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 |
The 2.5" × 3.5" size occupies the practical middle-to-large ground among catalog rectangles:
| Feature | 1.75" × 2.75" | 2" × 3" | 2.5" × 3.5" (this product) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface area | ~4.81 sq. in. | 6.0 sq. in. | 8.75 sq. in. |
| Area vs. this size | About 45% smaller | About 31% smaller | — |
| Approx. weight | ~0.40 oz | ~0.50 oz | ~0.67 oz |
| Best for | Compact badges, short multi-line text | Simple logos, short text, compact badges | Name tags, detailed designs, multi-line text |
| Wearability | Very light | Lightweight, unobtrusive | Comfortable all-day wear |
| Pricing | Live configurator pricing | Live configurator pricing | Live configurator pricing |
| Readability | Good at close range | Good at close range | Clear at arm's length |
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 based on quantity, finish, and backing when available.
| 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 |
- Corporate name badges — room for first name, last name, company, title, and logo.
- Conference and event identification — attendees, speakers, and staff stay identifiable in crowded spaces.
- Political campaign materials — candidate photo, name, slogan, and election date without compromise.
- Trade show giveaways — wearable advertising and collectible takeaways visitors remember.
- School and club use — yearbook-style photos, club names, and colors for spirit weeks and student government.
- Fundraiser and awareness campaigns — icon, headline, sub-text, and URL fit comfortably.
- 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. Soft-touch matte and specialty finishes may be available depending on product configuration.
What resolution does my artwork need for a 2.5" × 3.5" button?
Submit files at 300 DPI minimum at actual size. Vector formats (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) produce the best results. Low-resolution social or web thumbnails become blurry at this size — we'll flag resolution issues during proof review when proof approval is selected.
How much bleed and safe area should I include?
Use the configurator rectangle template for exact bleed and safe-zone guides. Extend background colors beyond the trim line and keep critical text and logos inside the finished face.
What backing options are available?
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.
How much does each button weigh?
Approximately 0.67 oz with a standard safety pin back. At this size, a quality pin holds the button securely through normal all-day wear on most fabrics.
Can I order a small quantity?
There are no fixed piece-count minimums, but a $30 minimum order value applies. Same quality and proof workflow apply across quantity tiers.
How long does production take?
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. Carrier delivery times are not guaranteed by BigDogButtons.
Can I choose portrait or landscape orientation?
Yes. Select the horizontal or vertical SKU / orientation in the configurator. Your digital proof reflects the layout before production when proof approval is selected.
Are these buttons waterproof or weather-resistant?
The protective Mylar laminate helps resist moisture, minor scratches, and UV fading in everyday use. They are durable enough for outdoor events, though prolonged submersion is not recommended.
How do I reorder the same design?
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.
What finishes are available for this size?
Standard gloss Mylar is included. Soft-touch matte and specialty finishes may be available depending on your product configuration in the configurator.
