CMYK Printed Lapel Pins
Shield offset print pin
A 2.5 inch custom shield-shaped lapel pin with CMYK offset printing and epoxy coating, made to your artwork. The design shown uses full colour printing with a glossy epoxy dome finish, suitable for detailed logos, team emblems, or promotional graphics. You approve a digital proof before production begins, ensuring the final pin matches your vision exactly.
MadeTo your artwork, proof approved first
Artwork filesAI PDF JPEG or CDR
Reply timeWithin 8 hours
Express transitAbout 2-4 days worldwide
Detail
What You Get and Who Orders It
Key Benefits
- Full colour CMYK printing captures complex logos and gradients without colour separation
- Epoxy dome finish provides a glossy, scratch-resistant surface that enhances colour depth
- Shield shape allows for strong visual impact and clear recognition of team or brand identity
- Offset printing delivers consistent colour across all pins in a run, avoiding ink bleed or smudging
- Made to order in your factory so every pin reflects your exact artwork and branding
Where It Is Used
- Corporate team recognition pins for internal events or employee milestones
- Fan merchandise for sports teams or music bands with detailed team logos
- Promotional pins for trade shows or product launches with high visual impact
- School or club identity pins with full colour emblems and names
- Event badges for conferences or community gatherings requiring durable, eye-catching pins
Who It Is For
- Corporate HR and branding teams creating employee recognition pins
- Sports team managers distributing branded pins to players and fans
- Music bands and fan clubs producing merchandise with detailed artwork
- Promotional product distributors sourcing high-impact pins for clients
- Event organisers needing durable, visually consistent pins for attendees
Problems It Solves
- Stock pins with generic designs cannot carry your team or event name
- Screen printed pins often show colour bleed or fading over time
- Lack of a protective coating leads to scratched or dulled surfaces after handling
- Inconsistent colour between pins when using low-precision printing methods
- Artwork changes after production start cause delays or rework with suppliers without in-house proofing
Technical Features
- Shield-shaped pin with 2.5 inch dimensions, suitable for prominent display
- CMYK offset printing for accurate, full colour reproduction
- Epoxy dome finish applied over the printed surface for scratch resistance and gloss
- Metal base with smooth surface for clean print registration
- Standard pin back with safety clasp for secure attachment to clothing
Materials
- Metal base (zinc alloy or brass depending on design complexity)
- CMYK offset printed ink layer
- Clear epoxy dome coating applied over the print
- Standard pin back with safety clasp
Quality Control
- Digital proof checked against your artwork before printing starts
- Printed surface inspected under daylight lamps for colour accuracy and registration
- Epoxy dome checked for bubbles, uneven thickness, or incomplete coverage
- Pin back tested for secure attachment and safety function
- Final count verified against the packing list before shipment
Customisation Options
- Any shield outline or custom shape based on your artwork
- Full colour CMYK printing for logos, gradients, and photographic images
- Epoxy dome finish applied to the entire face or selectively over key areas
- Reverse side can be left blank, printed, or fitted for engraving
- Pin back type can be standard safety clasp or alternative attachment if specified
- Multiple colour variants or text changes across a single order using the same die
Use Guide
- Use vector artwork (AI PDF CDR) for the sharpest print results, especially for small text or fine lines
- Keep critical text and details above 2mm in height to ensure legibility after printing
- Avoid very fine lines or gradients that may blur during the offset process
- Confirm your colour scheme with a digital proof before production to avoid mismatches
- Order a few extra pins per batch to account for handling damage or lost pieces
Specifications
| Product Type | Custom CMYK offset print lapel pin |
|---|---|
| Size | 2.5 inches |
| Shape | Shield |
| Printing Method | CMYK offset printing |
| Finish | Epoxy dome |
| Artwork Files | AI PDF JPEG or CDR |
| Proof | Digital proof supplied before production |
| Minimum Order Quantity | TBC with sales team |
| Production Lead Time | TBC with sales team |
| Shipping | Worldwide express delivery in about 2-4 days by DHL FedEx or UPS after production |
Compared With the Alternatives
| Screen printed pin | Offset printing offers sharper detail and consistent colour across runs, but screen printing is cheaper for very low quantities |
|---|---|
| Hard enamel pin | Offset print allows full colour and gradients without hand-filling, but hard enamel has a more tactile, raised finish |
| No coating finish | Epoxy dome protects the print from scratches and wear, while an uncoated pin will dull quickly with use |
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