| Badges have been in the promotional items field | | | | items such as bags - one of the reasons why |
| for a very long time. Over the years they have | | | | they are very popular especially with teenagers. |
| evolved, and some manufacturers have | | | | Flat lapel badges: |
| developed new designs that would fit any | | | | These are made from metal and usually they |
| company's needs. Due to its small size, it can be | | | | have a unique shape and a coloured enamel finish. |
| portable and yet contain enough information or | | | | This is the most economical of all metal lapel |
| image that can showcase a product or a | | | | badges. |
| message. | | | | Embossed lapel badges: |
| It is also very economical and cost effective to | | | | These are metal badges with a raised embossed |
| produce. So if you have chosen promotional | | | | and enamel finish. The badges are made by |
| badges as your promotional item, here are some | | | | stamping dies so that the image will be embossed |
| of the most common types of badges you can | | | | in the metal base. |
| choose from: | | | | Photo etched badges: |
| ID Badges: | | | | These are metal badges where photos of the |
| An ID badge is one of the simplest forms of | | | | company are etched on the metal base. The finish |
| badges. It can be used as identification or a | | | | here is of enamel and is smooth compared to the |
| smaller version of a poster. This can be made out | | | | embossed. |
| of plastic or metal, depending on customer | | | | Jeweled lapel pins: |
| requests. They can also contain a slogan, a | | | | Companies may also opt to have their |
| message, a statement, names, or bear the | | | | promotional badges die cast and studded with |
| company logo. These badges can also be pinned | | | | synthetic gems. This is an ideal promotional badge |
| or hung on a lanyard. | | | | to the upscale market. |
| Button pins: | | | | Die-cast or die-struck badges: |
| Button pins are also one of the most economical | | | | These are metallic badges with usually no colour |
| badges available. These badges usually contain | | | | except for the metal used. They do not have any |
| company logos and images that can easily be | | | | enamel finish. Most of these badges are |
| seen. But due to its size, it can only contain a | | | | inexpensive and have stick pins as a method of |
| short statement and slogan that can help boost | | | | attachment. They are very common in events |
| promotion of a certain company or campaign. | | | | and commemorations, especially to recognize the |
| Button pins are also worn and placed on different | | | | employees years of service. |