Custom Lapel Pins

Custom Lapel Pin Questions

What are custom lapel pins?

Custom lapel pins are metal pins made to your design, shape, and colors. Metro Pins produces them for recognition, promotions, teams, events, and trading, with free artwork and no strict minimums.

What styles of custom lapel pins do you offer?

Metro Pins offers hard enamel, soft enamel, die struck, rubber PVC, 3D diecast, cloisonne, and custom printed pins (including UV print, offset print, deluxe, heavy, and photo enamel hybrid), plus rush options when you need faster delivery.

How do hard enamel and soft enamel pins differ?

Hard enamel is polished smooth so the color sits flush with the metal. Soft enamel leaves the metal lines raised above the color, creating a textured surface. Soft enamel is usually the more economical option.

When should I choose photo screen or offset print pins?

Photo screen and offset print styles are best when the design includes photographs, gradients, or many fine colors that are difficult to reproduce with traditional enamel fills. Offset print is also typically faster to produce than enamel.

What are UV printed pins?

UV printed pins put full-color artwork on die struck metal and cure the ink with ultraviolet light. They keep raised and recessed metal detail while adding photos, gradients, and complex color that enamel cannot always separate cleanly.

When should I choose die struck pins?

Choose die struck when you want a pure metal look with no enamel fill. Raised and recessed detail is stamped into the metal itself, which works well for classic recognition and high-end metallic designs.

Can custom lapel pins be made in any shape?

Yes. Custom lapel pins are cut to your design. You are not limited to stock circles or squares. Complex outlines are reviewed during artwork so the shape produces cleanly.

What plating options are available?

Common plating options include gold, silver, nickel, copper, and antique finishes. The best plating depends on the style and how much metal you want visible around the color or print.

Do you offer rush custom lapel pins?

Yes. Rush options are available for soft enamel, offset print, and trading pin styles when you need accelerated production and air shipping. Submit your needed date with the design request and we will confirm the fastest schedule.

Is there a minimum order for custom lapel pins?

There is no strict minimum. A single sample is available on most styles, so you can order the quantity you need. Volume pricing applies at higher quantities.

Do you provide free artwork?

Yes. We prepare free digital artwork for all custom lapel pin orders and will recommend the best process for your design.

How long does production usually take?

Standard production and shipping for most custom lapel pins is typically within 30 calendar days. Rush production with faster delivery is available on selected styles for an additional charge.

What attachments can I use on custom lapel pins?

Common attachments include butterfly clutches, rubber clutches, deluxe clutches, and magnetic backs. Attachment choice depends on how the pin will be worn or displayed.

How do I start a custom lapel pin order?

Submit your logo or artwork, preferred style if you have one, quantity, and timing through our design request form. We will prepare artwork, recommend a process, and confirm pricing.