A simple search on Google for the term "pins" or "lapel pins" will turn up hundreds of potential companies that can produce your custom designed lapel pins... but are they all good? We take a look at the industry leaders and provide you with a guide to the best custom lapel pin companies in the world.    

Choosing the right companiy to make your custom lapel pins isn't really as simple as it seems, sure price is important, but you are buying lapel pins for a reason, right? You want to give away something to your top employees, or loyal associates, group members, etc... that will last and be worn with pride. So to choose your pins based only on price may not be the best idea, because there are many different manufacturing processes and materials that can be used to make pins, someone may offer you what seems like a good deal, but in the end you get a thin, cheap, low quality lapel pin that in turn may hurt you company or group's image rather than enhance it.

So when ordering your lapel pins, here are some things you may want to consider:

- The company should have at least a 3 step process when making your pins; they should present you with a graphic representation of what your lapel pin will look like and request that you approve the design, next they should send you a sample or a picture of the initial sample to get your second approval, then they should continue with the production of the full order. This process should guarantee you get exactly what you are ordering and will not be surprised when your order arrives.

- What is their policy should something go wrong or if your pin order isn't what you expected? The top pin companies should give a satisfaction guarantee, that covers any issue that may arise once the lapel pins are delivered.  

- Their sales staff should recommend a pin style according to your budget, if you are looking for a top quality lapel pin, we recommend die struck, hard enamel pin. These are the nicest type available for promotional use, and should cost between $1.5 to $2.00, but they look great!

 - How about packaging? Talk to the sales staff about how you want the pins to be presented, you may want to consider putting them in a nice jewelry box that will make them look much better when handing them out. The sales staff should ask you about your project and why you need or want to make pins, then recommend ideas that will make your pins look great.

See the top custom pin companies on the next page...