Custom Lapel Pins

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Soft enamel pins have a textured surface where the colored enamel sits recessed between raised metal borders, giving the pin a dimensional feel you can run your finger across. Cloisonné pins (also called hard enamel) are polished flat so the enamel is flush with the metal, creating a smooth, jewelry-like finish.

Soft enamel pins are more affordable and offer vibrant colors with excellent detail, making them the most popular choice for events, trading pins, and promotional use. Cloisonné pins are more durable for everyday wear and have a premium look suited to corporate awards and long-term keepsakes.

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Soft enamel pins are highly durable and designed to last for years. The die-struck metal base resists bending, and the enamel colors are baked at high temperatures so they won’t fade or chip under normal use. With proper care, soft enamel pins hold up well on jackets, lanyards, hats, and bags without losing their detail or color vibrancy.

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Our minimum order for custom soft enamel pins is 100 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production typically takes 7-10 business days, and we include free shipping to the US.

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Yes! We include up to 7 enamel colors at no additional charge. You can use as many colors as your design requires — there is a small fee for each color beyond 7. Soft enamel is one of the best pin styles for colorful, detailed designs because each color fills a separate recessed area, keeping the colors crisp and separated by the raised metal lines.

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Custom soft enamel pins are available in sizes ranging from 0.75" to 2" across. The most popular sizes are 1" and 1.25", which balance visibility and wearability. Larger sizes are available for designs with fine detail that need more space. Your sales representative can help you choose the best size for your artwork.

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Die struck pins are all-metal pins with no enamel color fill. Your design is stamped into the metal, creating raised and recessed areas where contrast comes from sandblasting the recessed surfaces against the smooth, polished raised areas. Soft enamel pins use the same die-struck metal base but add colored enamel into the recessed areas, creating a vibrant, multi-colored look.

Die struck pins are ideal when you want a classic, formal metal appearance — perfect for corporate logos, military insignia, and awards. Soft enamel pins are the better choice when your design needs color.

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Die struck pins are popular for designs where a refined, all-metal look is preferred over color. Common uses include:

• Corporate branding: Company logos and employee recognition pins with an elegant, professional finish
• Military and government: Unit insignia, rank pins, and commemorative service pins
• Awards and honors: Achievement pins, years of service pins, and membership pins
• Formal events: Gala pins, fundraiser keepsakes, and ceremony pins

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Our minimum order for custom die struck pins is 100 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production typically takes 7-10 business days, and we include free shipping to the US.

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We offer 9 plating options for die struck pins: high polished gold, high polished silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, and dual plating. Antique finishes are especially popular for die struck pins because the antiquing process highlights the recessed detail in your design, adding depth and a classic, vintage feel.

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Die struck pins are designed to be all-metal with no enamel color. If your design requires color, we recommend our soft enamel pins or cloisonné pins instead — both use the same die-struck metal base but add colored enamel fill. You can also explore offset printed pins for full-color photographic designs.

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USA Rush pins are custom lapel pins manufactured in the United States using digital printing technology. Instead of the die-struck process used for soft enamel and cloisonné pins, rush pins are created by printing full-color artwork directly onto a metal surface, UV-curing the ink, and applying a protective clear coat with the same UV printers. This streamlined process allows production and shipping in just 3-5 business days.

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The key differences are speed, customization, and construction:

• Production time: Rush pins ship in 3-5 business days vs 7-10 for soft enamel and die struck pins
• Colors: Rush pins support unlimited full-color printing; soft enamel and cloisonné include up to 7 enamel colors
• Sizes: Rush pins come in 8 standard sizes and shapes; other pin types support fully custom shapes and sizes
• Surface: Rush pins have a smooth clear-coated surface; soft enamel pins have a textured, dimensional feel with raised metal lines

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Rush pins are available in 8 standard sizes: 0.75" Circle, 0.75" Square, 1" × 0.75" Rectangle, 1" Circle, 1" Square, 1.25" × 0.875" Rectangle, 1.25" Circle, and 1.25" Square. These are pre-set sizes to keep production fast — if you need a custom shape or larger size, our soft enamel pins offer full customization with a 7-10 business day turnaround.

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The minimum order for USA Rush pins is 100 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production takes 3-5 business days and includes free domestic shipping within the US.

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Rush pins are the best choice when speed is your top priority — last-minute events, tournaments that are days away, trade shows, or any situation where you need custom pins fast. If you have more lead time and want features like custom shapes, specific plating options, a textured dimensional feel, or mechanical upgrades (spinners, danglers), standard soft enamel or cloisonné pins are the better fit.

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You can fill out a quote form on any of our product pages or while looking at photos in the gallery! This allows you to choose your favorite design features, leave notes for our designers, and upload any reference images you may have. Alternatively, our team would be happy to help by phone or email using the contact methods below.

We can also assist you via phone, text, or email.

Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
Phone: +1-800-252-0904
Text: +1-800-252-0904

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Minimums vary by product:

• Lapel pins, keychains, medals, lanyards, and patches: 100 units
• Trading pins (standard and USA Rush): 200 units
• Challenge coins: 50 units
• Belt buckles: 25 units

Larger orders lower your per-unit price. Check out our pricing page to learn more.

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Production times will vary depending on the type of custom product you order, and the complexity of your design. For the most accurate information, ask your sales representative for an estimated turnaround time. The details listed below should be used as a general rule of thumb for production times and do not include shipping time:

• Lapel Pins: 7-10 business days
• Lanyards: 7-10 business days
• Patches: 14 business days
• Keychains: 12-14 business days
• Belt Buckles: 14-18 business days
• Challenge Coins: 14-18 business days
• Domestic Rush Pins: 3-5 business days
• Domestic Rush Challenge Coins: 3-5 business days

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You can place your order over the phone or online through our secure payment portal. Have your Quote Number ready and double-check that the proof assigned to that Quote Number matches the proof you would like to purchase.

Click here to find your quote and pay online, or follow the “Order This Quote” link sent to your email with your proof.

To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.

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We offer discounted pricing based on the number of custom products in your order. The more you order, the less you will pay per unit. Check out our pricing page for more detailed information on pricing for all of our custom products!