Soft Enamel vs Hard Enamel Pins

Here at i4c Publicity, we offer many types of badges, including soft enamel and hard enamel lapel pins. But one of the most common questions we get asked is: What’s the difference between hard and soft enamel? And what’s more, which should you choose? Here’s everything you need to know.

Soft Enamel

Soft enamel pins are more cost-effective and versatile. Despite their name, they are raised and recessed – and lend a precise and polished look.

Soft enamel pins are stamped into gold or nickel, where the enamel is added in the recessed area and put through ovens to make this hard.

Hard Enamel

Unlike Soft enamel, with hard enamel pins the enamel is added before the plating is added. This means that it is polished flat to the same level as the metal die lines, giving them a flat, smooth surface. Hard enamel pins can creare slightly less detail than soft enamel, also meaning that the outlines may be thicker than in the design.

Whether you chose soft or hard enamel for your pins, we will ensure that they are of high quality and match your designs. If you’re still not sure on which type to go for, get in touch with our friendly experts to answer your questions on 024 7666 7440 or email us at sales@i4cpublicity.co.uk