Custom Lapel Pins

Lapel pins

Custom lapel pins are small metal badges made from your logo or artwork — struck or cast in metal, filled with enamel or printed, plated, and fitted with a pin back. They are the classic choice for staff recognition, clubs, events, fundraising and brand merchandise, and they sit naturally alongside a patch order for the same team or organisation.

Price	Quoted per order — send your artwork for a price
Minimum order	Confirmed with your quote
Proof	Free digital proof before production
Styles	Hard enamel, soft enamel, die-struck, printed
Shipping	Free tracked shipping worldwide

Lapel pin styles

The style decides how the pin looks, how much colour detail it can carry and how it feels in the hand.

Style	How it is made	Best for
Hard enamel	Enamel filled level with the raised metal lines and polished flat	A smooth, premium finish for corporate and recognition pins
Soft enamel	Enamel sits below the raised metal lines, so you can feel the texture	Bright colours and detail at a lower cost; the most popular choice
Die-struck	Design stamped into metal with no colour; finished polished or sandblasted	Formal, single-tone pins and crests
Printed	Artwork printed onto the metal and sealed with a clear epoxy dome	Gradients, photos and artwork too detailed for enamel

Plating and finishes

The metal lines and edges of the pin take a plated finish. Common choices are gold, silver, nickel, copper and black nickel, plus antique finishes that darken the recessed areas for a vintage look. Pick a plating that contrasts with your enamel colours so the outlines stay readable.

Pin backs

Butterfly clutch — the standard metal clutch, light and inexpensive
Rubber clutch — soft, colourful and easy on fingers; good for giveaways
Locking clutch — a deluxe back that holds the pin firmly in place, for pins people will keep
Magnetic back — no hole in the garment; better for light pins

Sizes

Most lapel pins are between 0.75 and 1.5 inches on the longest side, and 1 inch is the usual starting point. Smaller pins need simpler artwork; text should be bold and kept to a few words. We will tell you on the proof if anything is too fine to hold up at your chosen size.

Who orders custom lapel pins

Companies marking service anniversaries and staff awards
Clubs, schools, scouting groups and sports teams
Charities and fundraising campaigns
Brands and bands selling merchandise
Event organisers producing collectible or commemorative pins

Specification

Styles	Hard enamel, soft enamel, die-struck, printed with epoxy dome
Plating	Gold, silver, nickel, copper, black nickel, antique finishes
Backs	Butterfly clutch, rubber clutch, locking clutch, magnetic
Typical size	0.75–1.5 in on the longest side
Proof	Free digital proof before production
Shipping	Free tracked shipping worldwide, 3–7 business days in transit

Common questions

What is the difference between hard and soft enamel pins?

Hard enamel is filled level with the metal lines and polished smooth. Soft enamel sits slightly below the lines, so the surface has texture. Soft enamel usually costs less and allows brighter colours; hard enamel looks and feels more premium.

Can you match my brand colours?

Yes. Enamel colours are matched to the colour references you send, and the proof shows the colours we will use before anything is made.

Can you make pins and patches for the same order?

Yes. Many teams and organisations order matching pins and embroidered patches from the same artwork, and we can proof them together.

How much do custom lapel pins cost?

Pin pricing depends on size, style, plating, number of colours and quantity, so we quote it per order. Send your artwork through the form below for a price and a free proof.

Get a free quote

Send us your artwork, size and quantity for lapel pins and we will come back with a price and a free digital proof. Nothing goes into production until you approve the proof, and shipping is free worldwide.