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A grey backpack covered in brightly coloured pin badges sits on a wooden floor against a white wall backdrop. The sun creates a warm feeling around the bag.

Is it a Good Idea to Put Pins on a Backpack?

7 August 2024

It’s a fantastic idea to put pins on your backpack. Displaying enamel badges on your rucksack separates it from all the dull and mundane bags…

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A collection of classic lapel pins and enamel badges to highlight the differences.

Lapel Pin vs Enamel Pin - What’s the Difference?

29 July 2024

If you're into collecting pin badges or are thinking about designing your own pins, you've probably heard the terms "lapel pin" and "enamel…

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A collection of different pin badges from genres like health care, pop culture, fashion and mental health.

Why Do People Wear Pin Badges?

29 July 2024

It's no secret that we love pin badges; it's why we do what we do. And we're not the only ones. But why do people wear enamel pins? What's…

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Six funny pin badges. A chicken sandwich with the chicken's head popping through the bread, Raffiki from Lion King holding up Michael Jackson like he's Simba, a cat wearing a party hat, and more.

7 Types of Funny Pin Badges [Includes NSFW]

9 July 2024

If you're looking for inspiration to create your own funny pin badges, check out some of the pins we've made for our clients. Be warned,…

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A dragon woven patch with the words Tales from the Trunk written on it.

How ‘Tales From The Trunk’ Enhanced Their Subscription Service With Custom Merch

1 July 2024

'Tales from the Trunk', founded by Sam Collins, is a subscription-based storytelling service for kids that uses the exceptional creative…

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A collection of different embroidered patches to use as inspiration for your next design.

9 Embroidered Patch Ideas to Inspire Your Next Design

1 July 2024

If you've always wanted to create your own embroidered patches but are stuck for ideas, check out these nine embroidered patch ideas to…

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A hook and loop patch featuring a fearsome badger type thing.

What are Hook and Loop Patches?

1 July 2024

Hook and loop patches might not be a phrase you're accustomed to, so stick with us to learn what it is, how it works, and if it's the right…

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A selection of differently shaped enamel pin badges all equipped with locking pin backs.

How Do Locking Pin Backs Work?

1 July 2024

Pin badges are fun forms of self-expression, excellent branding opportunities, and collectible items that people love. However, these little…

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A collection of creative pin badges that show the intricate details that increase the production time.

Why Does It Take So Long To Make Enamel Pins?

22 May 2024

Understanding the process and what goes into the production time can shed light on the timeline from design to delivery and maybe give you a…

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Five pin badges attached to fun and colourful backing cards.

What Are Pin Badge Backing Cards?

22 May 2024

Pin badge backing cards, a term familiar to pin collectors and sellers, are more than just pieces of cardstock. They serve a crucial function…

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