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Magnetic name tags & badges.
Backing that doesn’t pierce the garment.

Magnetic backing for name tags and badges, available on engraved plastic, engraved metal, and full color. It holds without a pin and is easier to put on than pin backing. Every order is engraved in-house in Chico, California. Free samples on request.

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What is magnetic backing

Magnetic backing. No holes, no snags.

Magnetic backing is the most common choice for tags worn every day. Nothing pierces the fabric, so uniforms and dress shirts don’t collect pin holes, snags, or loose threads. The garment stays in service.

It also goes on and off faster than a pin — on at the start of a shift, off at the end.

Available on any name tag or badge we make: engraved plastic, engraved metal, or full color.

Not used by wearers with a pacemaker. Pin, bulldog clip, or military clutch backing is used instead.

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Magnet strengths
HEAVY DUTY — STANDARD Standard 3-button magnets. Holds on polos, blouses, thin jackets, and blazers.
EXTREME DUTY — ON REQUEST For thicker material such as a heavy jacket. Specify on the order.
Pacemaker safety Magnetic backing is not worn by people with a pacemaker.
Where magnetic backing is chosen

The garment usually decides.

These are the applications that come up most, and the magnet strength each one calls for.

Everyday uniforms
Polos, blouses, and button-downs
Heavy duty magnets hold through standard uniform fabric without a pinhole.
Tailored clothing
Blazers and sport coats
Magnetic backing is chosen where a pin would mark a tailored garment.
Healthcare
Scrubs
Heavy duty magnets hold on scrub fabric through a shift without a pinhole.
Heavier fabric
Jackets and outerwear
Extreme duty magnets, available on request, hold on thicker outerwear material.
Front-of-house teams
Hospitality and retail uniforms
Magnetic backing is common where a consistent, undamaged uniform appearance is specified.
Team programs
Multi-location and franchise rosters
One backing standard can be specified across every location on a program, with individual wearer preference confirmed on the proof.
Materials

Available across every material we make.

Magnetic backing is not tied to one material. Each material has its own page for color combinations, sizing, and finish — this page covers the backing.

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Four materials, one backing option.
Engraved plastic, engraved metal, full color, and specialty materials all accept magnetic backing. Heavy duty magnets are standard; extreme duty is available on request.
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Two-ply engraved plastic
The most popular name tag material we make, available with magnetic backing on every color combination.
See engraved name tag details →
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Brass, aluminum, and stainless steel
Metal name tags take magnetic backing the same as plastic, at lower order volume.
See metal name tag details →
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Full color
Full color tags reproduce logo and brand colors and accept the same magnetic backing.
See full color options →
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Wood and acrylic
Magnetic backing is also available on wood, acrylic, and chalkboard tags used for volunteers, events, and rotating staff.
Ask about specialty materials →
EZChoice Pricing

One simple price. No surcharges to calculate.

Full color or engraved, any size from 1″ to 2″ tall, any standard backing — all the same price. The only choices that change your total are quantity and whether you add a frame.

As low as $5.49
Each, at 1,000+ quantity
✓ Full Color or Engraved — same price
✓ 1″ × 3″ through 2″ × 3″ — same price
✓ Any standard backing — included
✓ Individual personalization — included
✓ Frame upgrade — +$2.00 each
✓ Free standard shipping on orders of $200+
QuantityPrice Each
1–10$10.99
11–49$9.99
50–99$8.99
100–249$8.49
250–499$7.99
500–999$6.99
1,000+$5.49

Frame upgrade is a flat +$2.00 per tag at every quantity. Free standard shipping applies to normal published website pricing on orders of $200+; special program, contract, and reseller pricing follow their own shipping terms.

Estimate your order
Price per tag
$9.99
Estimated order total
$249.75
Add $200+ more to qualify for free standard shipping.
Magnet specs

Strength, safety, and ordering details.

The details that come up on most magnetic orders. Each one is confirmed on the proof before production.

HEAVY DUTY
Standard 3-button magnets
Holds on polos, blouses, thin jackets, and blazers. Standard on every magnetic order.
EXTREME DUTY
For heavier fabric
Available on request for thicker material such as a heavy jacket. Specify on the order.
BACKING OPTIONS
Magnetic, pin, bulldog clip, or military clutch
Backing can be mixed within one team order. Each wearer's preference is confirmed on the proof.
PACEMAKER
Not worn by pacemaker wearers
Pin, bulldog clip, or military clutch backing is used instead for that wearer.
ROSTER
Team orders and name lists
Send a spreadsheet of names, titles, and each wearer's backing preference. The full roster is laid out to one approved template and shown on the proof.
REORDER
Repeat and replacement orders
The magnet strength and backing type are kept on file with the layout, so a single replacement tag matches the original order.
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Frequently asked

Magnetic name tags, answered.

What is magnetic backing, and why do teams choose it over pin?
Magnetic backing holds the tag against the garment using a magnet built into the tag, without a pin passing through the fabric. It is chosen for uniforms and tailored clothing where a pinhole is not wanted, and is generally easier to put on than a pin back.
What's the difference between heavy duty and extreme duty magnets?
Heavy duty is the standard 3-button magnet and holds on polos, blouses, thin jackets, and blazers. Extreme duty is available on request for thicker material such as a heavy jacket.
Is magnetic backing available on every name tag or badge?
Yes. Magnetic is a backing, not a material, so it is available on any name tag or badge we make, including engraved plastic, engraved metal, and full color.
Can backing be mixed within one team order?
Yes. Magnetic, pin, bulldog clip, and military clutch can be mixed on a single roster order, by individual wearer preference.
Is magnetic backing safe for everyone to wear?
Magnetic backing is not worn by people with a pacemaker. Pin, bulldog clip, or military clutch backing is used instead for that wearer.
How do I order magnetic name tags for a team?
Send a spreadsheet or list of names and titles, along with each wearer's backing preference. One template is approved, the full roster is laid out to it, and a proof showing the complete set is sent before production. Later reorders match that approved template without another proof. See general ordering details →
Can I reorder or replace a single magnetic tag later?
Yes. The approved layout, material, magnet strength, and backing are kept on file, so a single replacement tag matches the original run.
Are magnetic name badges the same product as magnetic name tags?
Yes. The terms are used interchangeably for the same product. This page covers magnetic backing for both name tags and name badges, across every material we make.
What backing is used if I don't specify one?
Heavy duty, the standard 3-button magnet, is used unless extreme duty is requested for heavier material.
Is it "name tag" or "nametag"?
Both spellings refer to the same product. "Name tag," as two words, is the more common form.

Ready to order magnetic name tags for your team?

Send your logo, a name list, or a photo of a tag already in use. We will recommend material and magnet strength, send free samples on request, and provide a proof for approval before production. Reorders match the approved layout already on file.

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