Difference hard enamel pins and soft enamel pins for badge customization

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The difference between hard enamel pins and soft enamel pins for badge customization.

Pins are worn on the body and can be used as a symbol of identity, profession, honor, or as clothing decorations. With the development of craft technology, the types of pins have become more abundant. Then the pin customization manufacturer will tell you the difference between hard enamel lapel pins and soft enamel pins.

Hard enamel pin

Hard enamel pins, sometimes also called epola pins, imitation cloisonné pins or imitation enamel pins, are handicrafts of lapel pins. Hard enamel pins are premium quality enamel badges with a durable appearance. Custom hard enamel pins can perfectly display any logo or design and increase customer love for your brand.

Imitation enamel is also called cloisonne;

​These jewelry badges are durable, highly refined, yet affordable;

Hard enamel pins have high cognitive value.

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Soft enamel pins

Soft enamel pins (also known as embossed enamel pins) are low-cost, high-quality molded pins with raised metal and recessed paint that are hand-filled with color. Custom soft enamel pins are a popular choice for everything from corporate identity and destination souvenirs to employee recognition and team deals.

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●One of our popular styles, the soft enamel pin looks great and is very economical;
●Similar to imitation enamel, each color is separated by a metal line;
●The paint color is recessed to give your pins a tactile feel.
Greentree Gifts provides professional badge customization and medal customization services, including metal badges, enamel badges, paint badges, etc. Specifications, sizes, thicknesses, patterns, etc. can be designed upon request. Welcome to inquire.

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