Custom Lapel Pins – US Supplier

The right size will vary according to the use you will give it.
For example,  custom lapel pins that will be worn on nice formal suits and that will resemble a piece of jewelry, a size between 3/4″ and 1″ will be just right.
But, if you want it to make an impact, stand out, can be between 1″ and 1 1/4″.
Finally, trading pins are almost in a category of its own. They need to be flashy and get lots of attention, so anything from 1 1/4″ and 2 1/2″ is fair game.

For almost all of our pin styles, we use the die-struck method: we manufacture a die and we then strike the design into the base metal, which is then colored, plated, and polished. Die-struck process works great for designs that are 2-dimensional design and having a flat base.
3D Casting is also an option, and it is mostly used for a design that have a three dimensional quality to them, and those with cut-outs.

We work with overseas factories for best pin maker quality and as close to factory direct prices but if you must have Made in USA manufacturing, we can also source those for you.

Most die-struck lapel pins are made within 3 weeks of ordering and 3D Cast will take a little longer (3D sculpting is a delicate process). We can try and rush production of your order but we offer no guarantees.

We have a soft 100 minimum ordering policy. This is the minimum quantity we offer with great pricing. If you need less than 100, we can accommodate your order but the price per pin will increase substantially.

Yes! Once you approve your fast quote, please send your Sales Team member know the elements / colors / size / text you want in your pin, and our design team will send you a digital proof, with unlimited revisions.
Or if you prefer to design it yourself, just send us the .ai or .eps file and we will turn it into a digital print proof.

We can help you create a custom made pins order for an extra fee using the following methods:
Engraving: You can engrave numbers, text or even a signature. Its greatly used when you are want to create a limited collection.
Printing: We can silk-screen any message on a hard enamel surface, which makes it a great way to create a customized years of service pin.

The material is made out of will determine the perceived value they will have to the person that will wear it, and it will also influence the amount of detail that will be possible to achieve.
The most common material used by lapel pin manufacturers is brass/bronze: It is malleable enough that will be able to accomplish enough detail to make your highly detailed logo look great, and it has a nice weigh to it. Therefore, we recommend it for almost any art designed, and for logo, award, employee recognition pins.
The second option is iron: It is slightly less malleable than brass so the amount of detail it can accomplish is slightly less, it is lighter in weight, therefore it is recommended for those occasions where the budget is tight, and it will be used as a promotional token, or a giveaway. They are the choice when you need to use it as custom hat pins, golf ball marker or as an insert to any other accessory where a magnetic material is a must.
Aluminum is often used for offset printed pins: They are used as a blank base where the printing will occur, colors hold on to it nicely. They are lightweight. If you like a heavier feel to it, we can use bronze and add epoxy coating.
Stainless Steel: Used when you need your pin to be hypoallergenic, mostly used in costume jewelry.

The way we add color depends on the type of pin you are ordering.
For a die-struck pin, we can use either soft enamel or hard enamel colors. We use PMS Color Matching.
Printed ones can be made by spot printing the color into the metal. We match your PMS colors. For 4-color process, the standard is CMYK colors.

When there is a need, there is a way! We offer a wide variety of attachments that will turn your design into almost anything you want. Here is 5 ways you can attach your enamel pins to your clothing:
Pin it to your jacket, hat, vest or backpack using a butterfly, deluxe or rubber clutch (for extra protection)
Use a Safety Pin: Let’s secure that baby in place! Great for attaching to clothing, for instance in the medical field.
Stick it on! Adhesive backing works great for applications to solid non-porous materials that will not be washed or removed.
Use a Magnet: When you really do not want to poke a hole in your item, and adhesive will not make the cut, you can take advantage of using our Promotional Iron Pin style which will look great and it will bring the magnetic properties of iron to your lapel pin, so you can easily stick it to any magnetic surface.
You can also make your custom enamel pins with magnet, by gluing a magnet to the back of any pin, instead of a clutch, voila, you have created magnetic pins!