When you custom lapel pins, you can choose pin backs based on your needs. As a lapel pin manufacturer, we have millions of successful cases. In this article, I will guide you on how to choose the proper lapel pin accessories. Let’s get started.
1. Butterfly Clutches
Butterfly clutches are the most common and standard type of pin back. They’re most suitable for daily use including clothes, uniforms, bags, and jackets. It is composed of pin post + butterfly clutches back. Just pin through your clothing and secure it with the butterfly clutch.
- Pros:
Widely available & Easy to use, and take on and off anytime, reusable. - Cons:
NOT suitable for down jackets and silk shirts.
If close to the skin, you will be NOT comfortable.
2. Rubber Clutches
Rubber clutches are soft and flexible, making them safe for kids to use. When you make pins for school use for sports clubs, rubber clutches work best. We have red, blue, yellow, black and pink pin backs available. It is the same strength as butterfly clutches.
3. Deluxe Clutches
Deluxe clutches have a flat design that offers comfort when used. Compared to butterfly clutch and rubber pin backs, it looks more luxurious. If you want a jewelry type pin back, choose it.
Deluxe clutches use a locking mechanism that you pull on top, you need to gently twist it a few times and then pull it out. It is more secure than other pin backs. Anyway, it is a little much expensive than other pin backs
4. Magnet Pin Backs
Magnet pin backs come in two parts — a metal bar with an adhesive strip and a plastic piece with a strong magnet. It is popularly used in name tags, corporate pins. Iron die struck pins work best. With magnets on back, we call it magnetic pins.
They’re easy to use and can be attached to any magnetic surface or soft material like clothing, bags, or school uniforms. However, they’re not strong enough for vigorous activities and thick clothes.
5. Safety Pin Backings
Safety pins are best for name tags, large pin designs, heavy clothing, and accessories. They are mostly used in military pins.
6. 3M Adhesive
3M adhesive provides a transparent and clear attachment without any visible pin back.
We cut a strip of the 3M adhesive that fits the size of your pin. Attach the pin’s back to the 3M adhesive before attaching the pin to the chosen location. It’s quick to use and strong for 1 time, and cannot be reused. When you remove it, it may leave a few adhesive tapes.
7. Tie Tacks
Tie tack pin backs are used for securing pins and neckties to your shirts. They are usually composed of a decorative emblem and pin backs. It serve as a stylish accessory for young people, while in securing ties and pins at the same time
8. U Attachments
U-shaped attachments are often used for metal labels. For example, brand logo emblems on ladies’ handbags, metal emblems on wallets. U attachment can hold the emblem tightly and fixed. You cannot frequently change its location.
9. Stick Pins
Stick pins, some customers call it pin brooch. It is a traditional and vintage pin. It is a straight pin and vertical design, with a cover on the pin head. Nowadays, it is seldom used for lapel pins.
10. Deluxe Tie Tacks
Deluxe tie tacks is a decorative pin back that uses a horizontal bar to secure your tie. They are best used for special occasions.
FAQs
1. What Are Pin Backs?
Pin backs, also called clutches, are small tools that attach your pin to your fabric, bag, or accessories.
2. How To Keep Pin Backs From Falling Off?
Choose the pins with secure holding and that matches your intended use. Secure your lapel pin or emblem in a safe placement. When necessary, use two pin backs for your lapel pins.
3. Are Metal Or Rubber Pin Backs Better?
Both are good. It depends on your intended use. Based on our manufacturing experiences, Metal pin backs are commonly used.
4. How To Use A Pin Back?
It is very easy to use. Place the pin where you want it, push it through the fabric, then attach the clutch to the back and press it firmly.
5. What Is The Most Common Pin Back For Pins?
The most common pin backs are butterfly and rubber clutches.
6. What Is The Most Secure Pin Back?
Metal deluxe clutches are considered to be the most secure pin back such as jewelry clutches, deluxe tie tacks, and U-shaped attachments.
