10 Mistakes to Avoid When Ordering Custom Lapel Pins (and How to Get It Right the First Time)
Ordering pins looks simple until the batch arrives with muddy colours, thin edges or a logo that no longer looks like your logo. Most of these problems are avoidable. This guide walks through the ten most common mistakes people make with custom lapel pins and how to prevent each one, whether you are ordering for a company, a club, a school or an event. First, a Quick Refresher Lapel pins are small badges worn on jackets, collars, ties, caps and sashes. They signal identity, achievement and membership. Because each pin is so small, details matter far more than they do on a poster or a T-shirt. A tiny flaw is easy to spot, and a well-judged design is easy to admire. Mistake 1: Starting Without a Clear Purpose Before you think about shape or colour, decide what the pin is for. A pin meant for daily staff wear has different needs from one meant as an award or a souvenir. Daily wear: durability and a secure clutch matter most Awards: presentation, weight and plating matter ...