Buttons with Custom Print

Why Choose Buttons as Promotional Item

Buttons belong among most economical promotional items with exceptionally low cost per piece (from few crowns), enabling mass distribution even with limited budget. Can be distributed at events by hundreds or thousands without significant financial burden, while each button functions as mobile billboard carrying your brand to streets, schools, offices, or festivals. Compact size (diameter 25-75 mm) and low weight (5-15 grams) ensure easy transport and storage. Buttons create emotional connection with wearer – people actively pin them on clothing, expressing support for your brand, campaign, or idea. Collectible character motivates people to collect different designs. Combinable with printed textiles for complete branding package.

Button Sizes and Usage

Buttons diameter 25 mm are smallest variant suitable for discreet wearing or collectible element. Small size allows pinning on shirt collar, jacket lapel, or small areas without visual overload. Most cost-effective for massive distribution (thousands of pieces). Buttons diameter 32 mm and 38 mm are standard sizes offering good ratio between price, visibility, and universal use. 32 mm is classic size known from political campaigns and festival souvenirs. Buttons diameter 44 mm represent most popular size offering optimal balance between visibility, price, and design space. Logo sufficiently large and readable even from several meters distance. Universally usable for all campaign types. Buttons diameter 56 mm, 60 mm, and 75 mm are large-format variants for maximum visual impact. Combinable with lanyards for neck wearing.

Button Types by Back Side

Classic pin-back buttons are most widespread variant with safety pin on back. Metal pin with safety closure prevents injury and accidental release. Easy pinning on all textile types. Leaves small hole in material but invisible for most fabrics after removal. Magnetic buttons without pin with magnet on back are gentle alternative. Magnet attaches to clothing through two material layers without piercing fabric – suitable for delicate or expensive textiles. Ideal for metal surfaces (fridges, whiteboards, cabinets). Bottle opener buttons combine promotional button with practical tool. Front side classic button with logo print, back side functional bottle opener. Ideal for bars, breweries, festivals. Higher perceived value than regular button. Reflective buttons with reflective material for increased visibility in dark or when lit by light (car reflectors). Safety element for cyclists, pedestrians, children going to school.

Button Usage by Segments

Political campaigns and elections historically most frequent button use for supporting candidates, parties, or political ideas. Buttons with candidate portrait, name, slogan, or political symbol. Mass distribution at pre-election events, rallies, streets, or door-to-door. Visible support – voters wearing button signal their preferences to others, creating social proof effect. Festivals and music events use buttons as merchandising of individual bands, DJs, or festival brands. Sets of buttons with different designs motivate visitors to buy whole collection. Corporate events and teambuilding use buttons for team identification during corporate sports days or competitions. Different colors or designs for individual teams facilitate orientation. Conferences and trade shows distribute buttons to visitors as cheap giveaway. NGO and non-profit organizations use buttons for fundraising campaigns.

Design Trends and Tips

Minimalist design with simple logo or symbol without text works best for smaller button sizes (25-32 mm). Clean lines and high color contrast ensure readability even from greater distance. Less is more – cluttered design reads poorly and loses visual impact. Retro and vintage style using historical typography, pastel or muted colors, and textures imitating old buttons. Popular at festivals, cafes, bookstores, or brands targeting hipster demographics. Pop art and vibrant colors inspired by Warhol's works or comic style with bold outlines and contrasting colors. Ideal for young audience, streetwear brands, or creative industry. Humor and puns popular especially at festivals and alternative brands. Interactive buttons with QR code leading to web, video, or special offer.

Technical Specifications

Metal material of buttons typically made from galvanized steel or aluminum ensuring strength, lightness, and corrosion resistance. Glossy surface suitable for vivid colors and high contrast. Matte surface as alternative for gentler look. Digital printing on buttons enables full-color reproduction (CMYK) with unlimited number of colors and shades. Photorealistic quality enabling printing of photographs, complex illustrations, or fine color gradients. Resolution min. 300 DPI guarantees sharp result without pixelation. Protective film (lamination) over print protects against abrasion, water, UV radiation, and mechanical damage. Print lifespan several years with normal wearing.

How to Order Custom Printed Buttons

Select button size according to purpose and target group – 25-32 mm for discreet wearing, 44 mm as universal standard, 56-75 mm for maximum visibility. Decide on back type – classic pin for clothing, magnet for metal surfaces, bottle opener for practical use, reflective for safety. Prepare design in required format – vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) for best quality, or high-res bitmap (min. 300 DPI) in CMYK color space. Our graphic designer checks file technical correctness, prepares template with circular outline, adjusts design for optimal circular format display, and creates realistic button visualization. Price calculation includes button costs by size and quantity, back type, packaging, and shipping. Discounts for larger quantities. After design and price approval, we start production – standard lead time 1-2 weeks, express variant 3-5 days for surcharge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is minimum order quantity?
Minimum quantity is 50 pieces. For standard sizes (32-44 mm) smaller quantity from 25 pieces possible for slight surcharge.

Can I order buttons with different designs in one order?
Yes, different designs possible in one order. Each design has minimum quantity (typically 25-50 pcs), total quantity must meet minimum order.

How long does print last on button?
Thanks to protective lamination, print lasts several years of normal wearing. Button resistant to water, abrasion, and UV radiation. With gentle handling can last 5-10 years.

Does pin leave holes in clothing?
Pin leaves small hole in material but practically invisible for most common fabrics (cotton, polyester) after removal. For delicate materials we recommend magnetic variant.

Can I use photograph or complex design?
Yes, digital print enables photorealistic reproduction. We recommend high resolution (min. 300 DPI) and consider button is small – too detailed photo may appear cluttered.

Are buttons suitable for children?
Yes, buttons with safety pin safe for children from approx. 6 years. For younger children we recommend magnetic variant or textile iron-on patches as alternative.