Custom Lapel Pins — Enamel, Die Struck & Printed
Soft enamel for price, hard enamel for a jewelry feel — quoted per project, mold $80–$150 once, MOQ 50.
Custom Lapel Pins at a Glance: MOQ, Pricing and Lead Times
| Minimum order | 50 pieces per design |
|---|---|
| Unit price | Quoted per project within 24 hours |
| Mold fee | $80 – $150, one time (2D relief only) |
| Reorders | No mold fee within 24 months |
| Standard sizes | 0.75" · 1" · 1.25" · 1.5" (38mm) · custom shape |
| Attachments | Butterfly clutch · rubber clutch · magnetic · safety pin |
| Lead time | 18–25 days standard · Rush — quoted per project |
Soft Enamel vs Hard Enamel vs Printed Pins
| Build | How it feels | Price | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft enamel | Raised metal lines, enamel sits below | Base | Fundraisers, staff lanyards, 200+ pieces |
| Hard enamel | Flat polished surface, jewelry feel | +15–25% | Board pins, donor gifts, anything worn on a suit |
| Die-struck | All metal, no color or selective color | +10–20% | Heritage logos, single-color crests |
| Printed (UV / offset) | Photographic detail, gradients | +5–15% | Artwork with more than 8 colors or a photo |
Sizing note that saves money
A 1" pin and a 1.5" pin are not the same product at a smaller size — the smaller one holds less
detail, so line weights under 0.7pt disappear. If your logo has a tagline, it needs 1.25" or larger.
Send the artwork and we will tell you the smallest size that stays legible before you pay for a die.
How Much Custom Lapel Pins Cost by Quantity (2026 Price Table)
1.25" soft enamel, standard plating. USD per piece, mold fee excluded.
| Quantity | Unit price | Mold (one-time) | Typical buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 – 99 | Request quote | $80 – $150 | Club, booster group, small nonprofit |
| 100 – 299 | Request quote | $80 – $150 | Company staff pins, conference giveaway |
| 300 – 999 | Request quote | $80 – $150 | Multi-office rollout, retail brand |
| 1000+ | Request quote | $80 – $150 | Reseller stock, campaign giveaway |
Backing cards add $0.15–$0.40 per pin. Individual poly bags included.
Full price matrix →
Lapel Pin FAQs: Backings, Custom Shapes and Rush Orders
Soft enamel or hard enamel — which should I order?
Soft enamel if the pin is going on lanyards, tote bags or a large volunteer
group: it is cheaper and stands up to knocks. Hard enamel if it is going on a blazer, a donor package or
a board member's lapel: the surface is flat and polished, and it does not collect lint.
Can I order a custom shape, not just a circle?
Yes — the die is cut to your outline, so any closed shape works as long as no
part is thinner than 1.2mm. State outlines with thin tails (a race course, a key) are the ones we test
first before quoting.
Do you do double-clutch backs?
Yes, standard for pins above 1.5" so they do not rotate on fabric. Rubber
clutches, magnetic backs and safety pins are also available; magnetic backs are not recommended for
pins going to children.
Can each pin come on a printed backing card?
Yes. Backing cards add $0.15–$0.40 per pin and can carry a brand name, a QR
code or a short message. They are printed separately, so send the card artwork with your pin artwork.
What if I need 50 pins for a board meeting in three weeks?
50 pieces is inside our minimum, and three weeks is inside the standard 18–25
day window if you approve the digital proof within 48 hours. Tell us the in-hands date on the quote
form and we will confirm or decline the date before you pay anything.