A 1.25 round custom pinback button delivers roughly 56% more printable area than a 1 inch button — enough for a logo plus readable short text while staying lightweight on lapels, hats, and totes.
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
- 1.25" Round Custom Pinback Button
- SKU
- BTN-RND-125-R-STD-PIN
- Size
- 1.25" round (31.8 mm diameter)
- Unit weight
- 0.14 oz
- Shipping size
- 1.25 × 1.25 × 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
- More room to design — roughly 25–30% more surface area than 1 inch for detailed logos, bold text, and full-color artwork.
- Barely-there weight — approximately 0.144 oz per button; comfortable even when wearing several at once.
- Full-color CMYK printing with clear mylar laminate that protects print quality from everyday handling.
- Made in Los Angeles — metal shell, locking safety pin back, and precision assembly through Copyland production.
- Live bulk pricing in the configurator — larger orders receive larger discounts at checkout.
Many suppliers skip proof review or quote long opaque production windows. BigDogButtons by Copyland is built for configurator-first ordering with digital proof approval before every print run.
- USA manufacturing through Copyland's Los Angeles-area facilities — consistent color matching without overseas transit delays.
- Digital proof approval is selected by default — review layout and color before production begins.
- Premium locking safety pin back — stays secure on clothing, hats, bags, and lanyards.
- A $30 minimum order value applies; there are no fixed piece-count minimums.
- Finish options including gloss and soft-touch matte may be available depending on product configuration.
- Upload artwork and select quantity — use the online configurator for AI, PDF, EPS, SVG, or high-resolution PNG/JPEG; 300 DPI minimum for raster files.
- Approve your digital proof — see how your design maps to the safe print area, bleed, and trim; request revisions until satisfied.
- Production and shipping — 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.
Use bold, large fonts for readability at this size, and keep text and logos inside the 1.15" safe area. Extend background color into the bleed zone to avoid white edges after crimping.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finished diameter | 1.25" (31.75 mm), round |
| Weight per button | Approximately 0.144 oz |
| Shell material | Metal front shell with protective mylar coating |
| Back attachment | Locking spring safety pin (standard for this SKU) |
| Mylar cover | Clear laminate, gloss or matte when available |
| Full bleed cut size | Approximately 1.625" diameter |
| Safe print area | Approximately 1.15" diameter — keep critical details inside |
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum at final print size |
| Color mode | Full-color CMYK process |
| Minimum order | A $30 minimum order value applies; no fixed piece-count minimums |
The 1.25" round sits where you gain meaningful design space over a 1" pin without the added weight and cost of moving to 1.5" or larger:
| Feature | 1.0" button | 1.25" button (this product) | 1.5" button |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.00" (25.4 mm) | 1.25" (31.75 mm) | 1.50" (38.1 mm) |
| Design area | ~0.79 sq. in. | ~1.23 sq. in. | ~1.77 sq. in. |
| Best for | Minimal logos, lapel pins | Logos + short text, versatile | Slogans, QR codes, detailed art |
| Weight | ~0.12 oz | 0.144 oz | ~0.18 oz |
| Wearability | Very discreet | Visible yet comfortable | Noticeable, slightly bulkier |
| Readability at arm's length | Limited | Good | Very good |
- Political campaigns and advocacy — room for a candidate name and slogan without oversized bulk.
- Local businesses and trade shows — affordable walking advertisements on staff aprons and attendee lapels.
- School events and fundraising — spirit weeks, elections, and club drives at budget-friendly per-unit pricing in the configurator.
- Nonprofit awareness campaigns — spread a message on tight budgets with quantity pricing at checkout.
- Artists, bands, and merch tables — detailed enough for original art, affordable enough to bundle in packs.
- Use bold sans-serif fonts — two short lines of text work well at 14–16 pt when kept inside the safe zone.
- Keep critical art inside the ~1.15" safe area; extend background into the ~1.625" bleed.
- Upload vector (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) or 300 DPI raster artwork; CMYK preferred.
- High contrast between background and text improves readability at arm's length.
- Avoid fine serifs, thin lines, and crowded layouts on this mid-size canvas.
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.
| 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 |
- Digital proof approval is selected by default before production.
- Production begins after you approve when proof approval is requested.
- Customers may choose to proceed without proof approval when that checkout option is available.
What is the minimum order for 1.25" custom pinback buttons?
There are no fixed piece-count minimums, but a $30 minimum order value applies. Enter quantity in the configurator to see live pricing at any tier.
How much do 1.25" buttons cost in bulk?
Pricing updates live in the configurator as you change quantity. Per-unit cost drops at higher tiers — enter your quantity above to see current pricing before checkout.
What artwork files do you accept?
Upload AI, PDF, EPS, SVG, or high-resolution PNG/JPEG in the configurator. Vector files are preferred. Design at 300 DPI minimum and keep critical art inside the ~1.15" safe zone with ~1.625" bleed.
How fast can I get my buttons?
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 finish options are available?
Standard gloss is included. Soft-touch matte, metallic, holographic, and glow-in-the-dark finishes may be available depending on your product configuration in the configurator.
How does this size compare to a 1" button?
The 1.25" button gives roughly 56% more printable area (~1.23 sq. in. vs ~0.79 sq. in.) — enough for a logo with readable short text while adding minimal weight.
Will my text be readable on a 1.25" button?
Yes, with bold fonts and high contrast. Keep text inside the ~1.15" safe zone and preview layout on your digital proof before production.
Are these buttons durable?
Metal shell construction and mylar laminate protect the printed image from scratches and everyday wear. Prolonged moisture or direct sunlight can affect any metal-shell button over time.
Can I get different backing types on a 1.25" button?
This SKU includes a standard locking safety pin back. Browse the catalog for keychains, magnets, and other attachment styles when available as separate products.
Do I get a proof before you print?
Digital proof approval is selected by default. Review layout, colors, and detail on your proof; production begins after you approve when proof approval is requested.
