The Complete Guide to Custom Lapel Pin Backs

The rubber pin backs are made of soft and flexible PVC, which is why they are frequently chosen when making custom enamel pins. The smooth surface does no damage to clothes, and the tight fit around the pin post helps to keep the pin firmly in place and decreases the chance of it coming off.

Best Uses: The best uses are casual everyday clothing (such as T-shirts, hoodies, and light blouses), clothes for children, school uniforms, ITA bags, and daily canvas totes.

Target Audience: Anime merch creators, school events, non-profit fundraisers, and budget-conscious bulk buyers seeking a high-quality free standard option.

Versatile Shapes and Colors: It comes standard with classic round caps in black and yellow, but is also available in a variety of colors—such as pink, orange, and purple—to match your pin design or brand palette, as well as in heart and star shapes. 

The pin-back design is based on the traditional industry standard and includes a spring-loaded mechanism with textured release tabs on either side; the surface finish also ensures that it integrates smoothly with custom pins.

How It Works: Squeeze the textured tabs on each side to retract the spring-loaded jaws. Place the clutch onto the pin and then let go. The jaws will then automatically lock themselves into the safety groove of the pin, securing the hold.

Best Uses: Suit lapels, corporate lanyards, silk ties, formal uniforms, conference name badges, and fabric pin banners.

Target Audience: Corporate HR departments, government and military agencies, exhibition exhibitors, and university alumni associations.


Should You Choose 1 or 2 Pin Backs?

The decision between using a single pin back or dual (two) pin backs comes down to pin size, shape, and weight balance.

 ● Single Pin Back (1 Pin): Best for standard, small, or round lapel pins (usually under 1.25").

 ● Dual Pin Backs (2 Pins): Essential for larger pins (1.5+"), wide/horizontal designs, and heavy metal pins to prevent pin spinning and keep the design upright.

Note: Matching the right post count depends on the exact surface area. Refer to our guide to picking custom pin sizes to compare real-world dimensions.

Features a solid brass, chrome-plated metal clutch with a built-in spring safety lock. The operation does not require any additional tools. 

How It Works: Push the clutch onto the pin until it locks into place. To remove it, pull back the small top cover with your fingers to release the internal lock, then slide it off the post.

Best Uses: Thick leather jacket, denim vest, wool coat, and thick canvas backpack, along with high-end pins.

Target Audience: Members of motorcycle clubs, outdoor enthusiasts, independent pin artists, and collectors who wear pins on heavy coats or everyday bags.

Jeweller's Clutch made from solid metal with a polished surface. It's a threaded or specialized internal clamping mechanism offering a firmer grip and a more streamlined, elegant look than standard butterfly clutches.

How It Works: Align the Jeweller's Clutch with the pin post on the back of the pin and press down to secure it. When disassembling, gently rotate or pull the clutch to remove it. If it is too tight, you can use a small tool to assist.

Best Uses: This style works well on silk, cashmere, and finely tailored wool garments, especially when the design features a wider pin with a horizontal logo or text. The double-button backing helps the pin sit neatly on the fabric and stay securely in place.

Target Audience: Corporate executives, gala and fundraising event organizers, private club members, and individuals wearing custom pins on high-end suits or fine knitwear.

The pin has a metal welded to the back, along with a small protective cap. The long needle can easily pass through thick or multiple layers of fabric, while the sharp tip stays safely covered by the cap.

Best Uses: This pin works well with thicker winter clothing, such as wool coats, suit jackets, knitted scarves, and shawls, where a longer needle can pass through multiple layers of fabric more easily.

Target Audience: Winter fashion brands, country clubs, and independent artists specializing in vintage styles.

Unlike ordinary pin-style backs that require an additional protective cap, the pin clasp of the lapel pin, once closed, secures the pin tip within the clasp and completely covers it, making it safer to wear and suitable for everyday use.

Best Uses: Lightweight fabrics, temporary event sashes, ribbon pins, and children's clothing.

Target Audience: One-day conferences, school field trips, campaign rallies, and other event coordinators and non-profit volunteers

This magnetic pin is composed of a flat metal plate attached to the pin and a separate round standard magnetic back. It avoids leaving pinholes while providing smooth standard magnetism.

How It Works: Place the pin on the outside of the garment, then place the loose magnetic disk on the inside of the garment directly behind the pin, sandwiching the fabric in between.

Best Uses: Delicate clothing (silk shirts, fine knitwear), office magnetic whiteboards, metal filing cabinets, and household refrigerators.

Target Audience: Office workers, exhibition staff, museum gift shop buyers, and daily commuters in elegant attire

Upgraded heavy-duty magnetic backing with two N35/N52 grade high-strength neodymium magnets embedded in a steel plate. The enhanced magnetic strength penetrates 3mm–5mm of thick fabric to securely hold heavy metal pins and prevent slipping.

Best Uses: Heavy fabrics (such as denim jackets, wool coats, leather vests), magnetic display racks, steel equipment, and metal plaques.

Target Audience: Buyers of high-end uniform employee badges, organizers of dinners and conferences, and members of motorcycle/riding clubs who wear badges on their heavy leather jackets.

The hat clip won't damage the fabric of the hat and is easy to clip and install. Reusable, low-key, and aesthetically pleasing.

How It Works: Clip the curved metal clip directly onto the brim of the hat. The tension of the built-in spring can securely hold the pin in place.

Best Uses: The brims of various types of hats, such as baseball caps, sun hats, bucket hats, beanies, and golf caps.

Target Audience: Golf championship organizers, sports fan clubs, streetwear headwear brands

Precision-crafted with an extended 304 food-grade stainless steel spear welded to the pin back. Non-toxic, lead-free, and fully compliant with REACH, TSCA, and PAHs material safety standards.

Best Uses: Specialty cocktail decorations, appetizer skewers, dessert table decorations, and party table arrangements.

Target Audience: Hotels, bars, restaurants, and other catering services, event planning agencies, liquor brands, and wedding planners.

The bullet-shaped rotating pin back, composed of a solid metal column and a 360-degree rotating T-shaped rod, provides safe and reliable physical mechanical locking.

How it works: Rotate the T-bar until it is parallel to the bar and pass it through the cuff buttonhole. Then rotate the rod 90 degrees to securely lock the custom cufflink in place.

Best Uses: French cuffs, formal tailcoats, and business suit cuffs.

Target Audience: Corporate gift planners, menswear brands, and business professionals

Spring-tension metal tie clips that tightly grip the fabric without damaging the weave.

Best Uses: Standard silk tie, woven formal tie, and uniform tie.

Target Audience: Uniform procurement personnel (police, security, aviation, hotel industry), civic clubs, and professional associations.

This backing allows a pin-back badge to be converted into a magnetic pin without altering or damaging the original design.

How it works: Like fastening a regular clutch, push the adapter into the pin column until it locks into place. After installation is complete, the pin column is fully enclosed within the adapter, allowing the badge to adhere to any iron/steel surface.

Best Uses: Turn traditional pins into fridge magnets, office whiteboard decorations, file cabinet magnets, or no-hole clothing pins.

Multifunctional connection accessory, featuring a built-in locking clutch socket, high-durability chain, and sturdy metal lobster clasp. It expands the application range of standard pins in portable accessories while retaining the original functionality of the pins.

How it works: Insert the clutch socket onto the badge's metal pin until it is securely locked. You can turn a regular metal pin into a keychain.

Best Uses: Transform traditional pins into bag charms, keychain accessories, backpack decorations, and zipper pulls.

Target Audience: IP/anime brand creators offering two-in-one products (pins + keychains), badge enthusiasts hoping to acquire multifunctional badges, and souvenir sellers.