Collection: Metal Litho Tab Buttons
The Classic Choice for Museums, Events & Retail
If you've ever visited a museum, aquarium, or historic site and received a small, shiny metal button to clip onto your collar, you've experienced a metal tab button firsthand. These little gems have been a trusted admission and promotional tool for decades, and at Buttonworks, we've been making them since 1896.
Metal tab buttons (also called metal tab pins or litho tab badges) feature a simple bent-tab design on the back that clips easily onto clothing without pins or magnets. They're lightweight, comfortable to wear, and have that satisfying "click" when attached. No pin pokes through fabric, no backs to lose, just a clean, professional look.
Why Businesses Love Metal Tab Buttons
Our custom metal tabs have become a go-to choice for organizations across the country. Here's why:
- Instant Visual Identification: Staff, visitors, and event attendees are easy to spot at a glance. Great for admission control at museums, zoos, botanical gardens, and more.
- Professional Appearance: The lithographic printing on metal creates crisp, vibrant graphics with a polished finish that reflects quality.
- No Clothing Damage: Unlike traditional pinback buttons, metal tab pins won't poke holes in shirts, jackets, or uniforms. Perfect for staff name badges or daily-use applications.
- Budget-Friendly in Volume: When you're ordering for a gift shop, souvenir stand, or large-scale event, the per-piece cost drops significantly. We offer pricing that makes sense for businesses buying in bulk.
- Built to Last: These aren't flimsy plastic badges. Metal tab buttons hold up to daily handling and look good doing it.
Popular Uses for Litho Tab Badges
Event tab buttons and admission tab buttons are some of the most common applications we see. Museums use them to identify paid guests. Event coordinators hand them out for festivals, conventions, and fundraisers. Retailers stock them as affordable souvenirs that visitors love to collect and keep.
Some of our most popular business customers include:
- Museums and historical societies
- Zoos, aquariums, and nature centers
- Souvenir and gift shops
- Clothing stores and boutiques
- Breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms
- Corporate events and trade shows
Our Process: Simple and Stress-Free
At Buttonworks, we've worked hard to make ordering custom metal tabs as easy as possible. Upload your artwork, choose your size, and we'll send you a digital proof before production begins. You'll see exactly what your finished product will look like, no surprises.
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We offer 1-inch, 1.25-inch, and 2-inch sizes, so whether you need something subtle or something that makes a statement, we've got you covered.
We know ordering custom products online can feel uncertain, especially when you're representing a business or organization. That's why we answer our phones. Call us at 800-742-5354 or text us at 916-333-3123: real people, real help.
Buttonworks has been a family-owned U.S. manufacturer for over 125 years. We combine modern technology with old-school craftsmanship, and we're proud of every order that leaves our Sacramento facility. Let's make something great together.