What Are Soft Enamel Pins?
Soft enamel pins are the most popular custom metal crafts for souvenirs, corporate gifts and merchandise. The metal lines are raised above the colored enamel fill, creating a textured, tactile surface.
Main Advantages of Soft Enamel Pins
- Lower production cost for bulk wholesale orders
- Rich color matching with gradient and subtle shades
- Flexible design for complex graphics, anime characters and logos
- Fast turnaround time for small and medium MOQ orders
Common Usage Scenarios
Brands usually pick soft enamel pins for employee gifts, event souvenirs, fandom merch, wedding favors and promotional giveaways. Browse our custom soft enamel pins collection for inspiration.
What Are Hard Enamel Pins?
Hard enamel pins are premium flat-surface badges. After filling enamel paint, the whole surface is polished smooth until metal edges and colors stay on the same flat plane. They feel sleek and high-end — perfect for custom medals and awards.
Main Advantages of Hard Enamel Pins
- Super durable, scratch-resistant for long-term collection
- Glossy, luxury finish for high-end awards and commemorative medals
- More professional look for sports competitions and official organization badges
- Easy to clean and keep bright after years of use
Common Usage Scenarios
Hard enamel pins are widely used for marathon medals, military badges, high-end corporate awards and limited-edition collectibles.
Key Differences Between Soft and Hard Enamel Pins
- Surface Texture: Soft = raised metal lines; Hard = fully flat polished surface
- Price: Soft enamel pins cost 20%-30% cheaper in bulk
- Durability: Hard enamel pins have stronger anti-scratch performance
- Color Limit: Soft enamel supports more complex color blends
How to Choose The Right Pin Type For Your Order
Pick Soft Enamel If:
- You have a tight wholesale budget
- Your design has complicated illustrations or gradient colors
- You need fast mass production with low minimum order quantity
- The pins are used for short-term events or promotional gifts
Pick Hard Enamel If:
- You want premium collectible merchandise or formal awards
- The badges need long-term storage without wear
- You pursue a smooth, luxury high-end appearance
FAQ About Custom Enamel Pin Wholesale
Q1: What’s the minimum order quantity for custom enamel pins?
Our factory supports low MOQ custom orders starting from 50 pieces for both soft and hard enamel pins. We offer free custom artwork design for all bulk orders.
Q2: How long is production and global shipping time?
Standard production takes 7–10 working days, and worldwide air shipping needs 5–12 days to most countries. Express fast delivery is available for urgent orders.
Q3: Can I mix soft and hard enamel pins in one bulk order?
Yes. We accept mixed-style wholesale orders, and our design team will adjust production plans to match all your custom pin requests.
Get Your Custom Enamel Pin Design Today
Whether you need affordable soft enamel souvenir pins or premium polished hard enamel award badges, our professional manufacturer provides one-stop custom service. Check out all custom enamel products to start your order.
We support custom shapes, metal plating, back accessories and packaging for all wholesale metal craft orders. Contact us for a free quote and design proof.
This blog cleared up all my confusion between soft and hard enamel pins! I run anime merchandise shop, now I know to pick soft enamel for complex cartoon patterns. Placed my second order last week, the pins sold out quickly online.