Custom Lapel Pins in Every Style
Soft enamel, hard enamel, die-struck, and printed pins for corporate branding, events, awards, and promotional campaigns. Premium quality, no minimums, fast turnaround.
Choose Your Pin Style
Soft Enamel
Vibrant colors with raised metal lines. Textured feel, bold designs, economical pricing. Perfect for trading pins and large campaigns.
- • Recessed enamel finish
- • Raised metal details
- • Most affordable option
- • Great for bold graphics
Hard Enamel
Smooth polished finish. Jewelry-quality appearance, premium feel. Ideal for corporate gifts, employee awards, and high-end branding.
- • Polished smooth surface
- • Premium cloisonné process
- • Extremely durable
- • Luxury presentation
Die-Struck
Metal-only construction with intricate raised and recessed details. No color, maximum detail. Classic, timeless, elegant.
- • Detailed 3D sculpting
- • No enamel colors
- • Antique or polished finish
- • Sophisticated look
Printed
Full-color photo-quality printing. Gradients, photos, complex artwork. Best for detailed designs with many colors or photographic images.
- • Unlimited color options
- • Photo reproduction
- • Gradient effects possible
- • Complex artwork
Why Choose The Medal Foundry for Custom Lapel Pins?
No Minimums
Order 25 pins or 25,000. We manufacture orders of all sizes with the same attention to quality and competitive pricing structure.
Fast Turnaround
Standard 2-3 week production from approval. Rush service available for urgent projects with turnaround as fast as 7-10 business days.
Free Design Help
Our experienced design team creates professional pin artwork at no extra charge. We'll refine your concept into production-ready art.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of custom lapel pins do you offer?
We offer four main types of custom lapel pins: soft enamel (vibrant colors with recessed metal lines), hard enamel/cloisonné (smooth polished finish), die-struck (high-detail metal only), and printed (photo-quality full color). Each style has unique advantages depending on your design and budget.
What's the difference between soft enamel and hard enamel pins?
Soft enamel pins have recessed enamel with raised metal lines creating a textured feel—perfect for bold designs at lower cost. Hard enamel (cloisonné) pins are polished smooth and flat for a premium jewelry-quality finish—ideal for high-end corporate gifts and awards.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom lapel pins?
The Medal Foundry has no minimum order requirements. Whether you need 25 pins for a small team or 5,000+ for a major campaign, we can accommodate orders of any size with competitive pricing.
How long does it take to manufacture custom lapel pins?
Standard production time is 2-3 weeks from artwork approval to delivery. Rush production is available for urgent projects with turnaround as fast as 7-10 business days depending on quantity and complexity.
Can you match our corporate brand colors exactly?
Yes! Provide your Pantone color codes or brand guidelines and we'll match your corporate colors precisely. We'll send a digital proof and physical sample for approval before full production to ensure perfect color matching.
What file formats do you need for custom lapel pin designs?
We accept vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) for best results, but can also work with high-resolution JPG or PNG files. Don't have artwork? Our design team can create professional pin designs from scratch based on your logo and specifications.
Do custom lapel pins come with backing attachments?
Yes! All pins include your choice of backing: butterfly clutch (standard), rubber clutch (secure), safety pin (clothing), or magnetic backing (no holes). Multiple backing options can be combined in single orders.
Can I order lapel pins in different sizes in one order?
Absolutely! We can produce multiple pin sizes and even different designs in a single order. Mix and match sizes from 0.5 inches to 2.5 inches to create recognition tiers or variety packs for your organization.
What materials are custom lapel pins made from?
Our lapel pins are crafted from premium materials including brass, copper, iron, or zinc alloy base metals with gold, silver, copper, nickel, or black nickel plating. Enamel colors are durable and fade-resistant for long-lasting wear.
Do you offer packaging options for lapel pins?
Yes! Choose from individual poly bags (economical), velvet pouches (premium), presentation boxes (luxury), or custom branded packaging. We can also provide bulk packaging for event distribution or retail display.
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