Custom Printed Pins
Product Details
Custom printed lapel pins are one of the fastest and most cost-effective options for custom pins.
Compared with traditional enamel pins, they usually have a much shorter production time while still keeping the artwork sharp, clean, and detailed.
We use advanced printing technology to reproduce complex designs, bright colors, smooth gradients, and photo-style artwork more accurately.
If you have a tight deadline or your design has lots of small details, printed pins are a great choice for getting speed and quality at the same time.
| Size | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 750 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75" | US$2.89 | US$2.21 | US$1.57 | US$1.31 | US$1.15 | US$1.08 | US$0.94 | US$0.77 | US$0.65 | US$0.50 |
| 1" | US$2.91 | US$2.31 | US$1.68 | US$1.36 | US$1.19 | US$1.11 | US$1.00 | US$0.80 | US$0.69 | US$0.56 |
| 1.25" | US$2.99 | US$2.46 | US$1.81 | US$1.42 | US$1.24 | US$1.15 | US$1.05 | US$0.86 | US$0.75 | US$0.59 |
| 1.5" | US$3.19 | US$2.66 | US$2.13 | US$1.54 | US$1.35 | US$1.26 | US$1.11 | US$0.92 | US$0.84 | US$0.65 |
| 1.75" | US$3.64 | US$3.02 | US$2.43 | US$1.87 | US$1.67 | US$1.57 | US$1.52 | US$1.29 | US$1.11 | US$1.08 |
| 2" | US$3.82 | US$3.20 | US$2.61 | US$2.05 | US$1.89 | US$1.82 | US$1.66 | US$1.45 | US$1.29 | US$1.24 |
Prices are estimated unit prices in USD. Final pricing may vary depending on artwork details, pin size, quantity, plating, printing details, epoxy coating, backing, packaging, and shipping requirements.
How to Order Custom Printed Pins from VeperPins
Ordering custom printed pins is simple. Send us your logo, artwork, or design idea, choose your size, quantity, plating finish, and printing style, then our VeperPins team will help with the quote, digital proof, production, quality inspection, and shipping.
Send Your Pin Details
Share your logo, artwork, pin size, quantity, preferred plating color, and printing requirements. We will review your design and suggest the right custom printed pin options, such as offset printing, screen printing, full-color printing, or epoxy coating for extra surface protection.
Get a Quote & Digital Proof
VeperPins will prepare a clear price quote and a digital artwork proof for your review. You can check the printed colors, small details, text, pin shape, size, plating choice, and overall layout before we start production.
Approve & Start Production
Once your artwork and order details are approved, we start production for your custom printed pins. Each pin is checked for accurate printing, clean edges, smooth surface coating, clear details, and proper packing before shipping.
Why Order Custom Printed Pins?
The key advantage of custom printed lapel pins lies in the balance between complex design reproduction and production efficiency.
For designs featuring gradients, shadow effects, or high-resolution artwork, printing technology delivers highly accurate color reproduction and faithful detail rendering, while significantly reducing production time—making it ideal for rush orders or time-sensitive projects.
In addition, printed pins are not limited to a single technique. They can also be combined with enamel processes. Enamel metal lines can be used to enhance structure and texture, while printing is applied to achieve complex colors and fine details, resulting in a perfect balance of visual impact and craftsmanship.
For pure UV printed pins, we usually recommend adding an epoxy coating on the surface. This not only enhances gloss and overall texture but also effectively protects the UV-printed areas, improving scratch resistance and helping prevent color fading.
Printing Methods We Use
Not every custom printed pin should be made the same way. Different artwork, surface height, color details, and production requirements may need different printing methods.
UV Printing
Best for full-color artwork, gradients, shadows, photo-style details, and larger printed areas.
UV printing works well for designs with rich colors, such as full-color artwork, gradients, shadows, or photo-style details.
If the design has a large printed area, or if some color effects are hard to create with enamel, this method is usually a good choice. It can be printed on enamel, metal, and even some raised areas, so it is often used for colorful or detailed pin designs.
But it is not perfect for every small detail. If the text is very small, the lines are very thin, or the artwork has a lot of tiny details, the edges may look a little softer when viewed up close. It may not look as sharp as screen printing.
That is why very small facial details, thin lines, or small logos are sometimes done with screen printing or offset printing instead.
Learn more about UV printed pins →
Screen Printing
Good for small logos, facial details, fine lines, thin outlines, and clean solid-color details.
Screen printing is better for small details that need to look clean and sharp, such as small logos, facial features, blush, shadows, fine lines, and thin outlines.
But this method needs a fairly flat surface. It is not only the printed area that needs to be flat. The area around it also cannot have raised metal that is too high.
Otherwise, the printing tool may not press down properly, and the printed edge may look messy, or some parts may not print well.
So even if a design looks like a simple small detail, it may not be suitable for screen printing if there is a high metal line right next to it. In that case, offset printing may be needed.
The ink layer is very thin, so it does not add much thickness to the pin. It gives a smooth and clean look. Screen printing is better for solid-color details, but it is not a good choice for gradients.
For pricing, it is usually charged by the number of printed colors. More colors mean a higher cost.
Learn more about screen printed pins →
Offset Printing
Useful for soft shadows, small gradients, smooth color transitions, and areas that are harder to screen print.
Offset printing is a type of transfer printing. Instead of printing the color directly onto the pin, the artwork is first transferred to a soft pad, then pressed onto the pin surface.
This method works well when regular screen printing is hard to do. For example, if the pin surface is not fully flat, or if there are raised metal lines close to the printed area, offset printing can usually handle it better.
It can also be used for small gradients, facial shading, soft shadows, and smooth color transitions, making the details look more natural.
The downside is the cost. Like screen printing, offset printing is usually charged by color, but it costs much more. In many cases, it can be more than twice the cost of screen printing.
That is why we do not use offset printing for every design. If UV printing or screen printing can do the job well, there is no need to add extra cost. We usually recommend offset printing only when the surface is tricky, the details need to be sharper, or the artwork needs a softer gradient effect.
Learn more about offset printed pins →
Combining Printing Methods
Different parts of one pin can use different printing methods for a cleaner and more balanced result.
Many custom printed pins do not use just one printing method.
For example, backgrounds, clothing, and large color areas can be done with UV printing. Eyes, mouths, small logos, and fine lines can be done with screen printing.
If some areas have height differences, or if the design needs softer shadows and gradients, offset printing can be used for those parts.
This way, each part of the pin uses the method that fits it best. The sharp details stay sharp, the soft areas look smoother, and we do not have to force one printing method onto the whole design.
This can help avoid blurry details, unnatural gradients, or unnecessary production costs. For custom printed pins, the best result usually comes from choosing the right method for each part of the artwork.
Why Work With Us
We Are A Manufacturer
VeperPins manufactures all products in our own factory.
Powerful Design Team
Over 30 Online Designers to Meet Your Needs, Delivering Faster Mockups.
Transparent Production Process
Small or large orders, we're always ready to assist with any stage of the production process.
Fast Delivery
Direct from Factory to You, Faster Delivery and No Middlemen.
Custom Printed Pins FAQ
Not sure which printing method is right for your pin design? Here are a few quick answers about UV printing, screen printing, offset printing, and printed pin production.
Will UV printing peel off easily?
Not usually. UV printing holds up well when the surface is prepared properly.
For more complex designs, we just need to be careful with the production order. Too much repeated baking can make the UV layer shrink or lift over time, so we plan the process before production starts.
What’s the difference between UV printing and screen printing?
UV printing is great for full-color artwork, gradients, shadows, and photo-style details.
Screen printing is better for sharp solid-color details, like small logos, fine lines, eyes, blush, or tiny text.
Think of UV as better for color effects, and screen printing as better for clean details.
Why can’t screen printing be used on every pin?
Screen printing needs a flat surface.
If the metal lines or raised parts around the print area are too high, the screen can’t press down evenly. The printed edge may look messy, or some areas may not print clearly. In that case, offset printing is usually a better fit.
Why does offset printing cost more?
Offset printing takes more setup and is harder to run than regular screen printing.
It is usually charged by color, and in many cases it can cost more than twice as much as screen printing.
We normally only suggest offset printing when UV printing or screen printing is not the right choice for the design.
How do you avoid UV lifting or peeling on complex designs?
For designs with solid UV, pearl powder, transparent UV, frosted areas, or clear coating, the order of production matters a lot.
We plan the steps ahead of time and try to reduce repeated baking, so the UV layer stays more stable and is less likely to shrink, lift, or peel later.
Do I need to choose the printing method myself?
No, you don’t need to figure that out.
Just send us your artwork, logo, sketch, or idea. We’ll check the details and recommend the printing method that makes the most sense for your design, surface structure, timeline, and budget.