Lapel Pins & Clothing Labels by Sienna Pacific

Sizing Up Customized Lapel Pins

July 29, 2010 | Lapel Pins | No Comments

The old adage size doesn’t matter is not applicable in the realm of customized lapel pins. Several months ago, the case where the elementary student ordered almost a three-foot lapel pin illustrates the importance of precise dimensions. [Click lapel pin gaffe to review the story]  Indeed, size influences a slew of the facets pertaining to the final lapel pin product.

For obvious reasons, size and quantity influence the final cost of any customized lapel pin order. Depending on the design and format of the lapel pin (die struck, etched, hard enamel), different sizes are more suitable. For example, die struck metal; lapel pin ½ -inches would be the appropriate size for a customized lapel pin recognizing employees and associates for providing exceptional service.

Intricate details is also better suited for a larger sized lapel pins, one-inches or more, ideal for promotional and fundraising purposes.  The smaller the customized lapel pin, the more challenging it is to replicate elaborate artwork.

How to Measure Accurate Customized Lapel Pins?

To measure the size of the customized lapel pin you plan to create, Sienna Pacific advises to follow the instructions, detailed below:

1)     Using the artwork, logo or design of the lapel pin, adjust the size of the image to the actual size intended for the final product.

2)     Next, print the image of the customized lapel pin.

3)     Next, draw a rectangle or square around the proposed lapel pin.

4)     Measure the longest side of the lapel pin

This will provide the actual size of the customized lapel pin. (Do no take a diagonal measurement).

For additional size and design assistance, contact the lapel pin experts at 888.720.2115.