Custom metal pins
Metal pins and lapel pins with clean enamel and polished plating.
Create custom metal pins, metal lapel pins, metal pin badges and personalized metal pins for campaigns, events, retail merchandise and corporate gifting.
Pin styles
Choose the right construction for your design.
Compare soft enamel, hard enamel and die struck construction before choosing the best process for your artwork, budget and finish expectations. Most custom metal pins start with zinc alloy or stamped metal, then use plating, enamel color and backing selection to match the final use.
Soft Enamel Pins
Raised metal lines with recessed enamel color. A strong choice for detailed artwork and cost-efficient bulk orders.
Hard Enamel Pins
Smooth polished surface with color filled level to the metal. Best for premium custom metal lapel pins.
Die Struck Pins
No enamel required. Relief metal, antique finish and polished edges give a classic badge-like look.
Attachments
Backings for retail, uniform and event use.
Butterfly clutch is common for metal pin badges, while magnetic backings protect clothing on premium corporate lapel pins.
- Butterfly clutch, rubber clutch, deluxe clutch and locking pin back.
- Magnet, safety pin, brooch pin and double-post options for larger pins.
- Typical starting MOQ: 100 pieces per design, subject to process.
- Lead time: about 7 days for a sample and about 15 days for bulk production after approval.
- Packing requirements are confirmed for each project.
Quote-ready details
Send the details that affect pin price and sampling.
A complete pin brief helps confirm mold cost, plating, enamel count, backing strength and packing before the first sample.
Artwork and Size
Send PDF, PSD or vector artwork with the target size. A common starting point is around 40 mm, then adjusted for line detail and weight.
Material and Finish
Zinc alloy is common for custom shapes. Gold, silver, black nickel, antique plating, digital printing, raised and recessed details can be reviewed.
Production and Export
Typical MOQ starts at 100 pieces. Sampling is about 7 days and bulk production about 15 days after approval for North America, Canada and Europe orders.
Buyer resources
Build a clearer custom pin brief.
Review cost, size and finish choices before comparing pin quotations.
Enamel Pin Cost Guide
Understand tooling, quantity, colors, backings, packaging and freight variables.
Review cost factorsPin Size & Thickness
Balance artwork clarity, garment comfort, weight and post placement.
Choose dimensionsPlating Finish Guide
Select bright, antique, dark or textured metal around the enamel.
Compare platingFAQ
Custom metal pin questions.
Common decisions for enamel pins, lapel pins and retail pin orders.
What is the difference between soft enamel and hard enamel pins?
Soft enamel pins have raised metal lines and recessed enamel color. Hard enamel pins are polished smooth with enamel filled level to the metal surface for a more premium feel.
Which backing is common for custom metal pins?
Butterfly clutch is the most common option for many metal pin orders. Larger or premium lapel pins can use rubber clutch, locking pin back, magnet, safety pin or double-post backing.
What is the typical MOQ and lead time for custom metal pins?
The typical starting MOQ is 100 pieces per design and can change with the process. Sampling normally takes about 7 days, followed by about 15 days for bulk production after approval.
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