Printed Pins

Without question printed pins are the most versatile pins on the market. They are the pin of choice for any company whose logo is branded or proprietary.

If a logo or design must be recreated exactly down to the smallest detail, then a printed pin is the style of choice. Printed pins allow a logo or design to be recreated without the need for fine gold or silver metal line around each color.

The Monterey Company provides both silkscreen printing and offset printing for presenting complicated colors and gradual colors, known as gradation. Gradation is the gradual change from one shade or tone of color to another without any clear line of differentiation. For instance, if your design has a blue color that slowly changes into a green color, then a printed pin would be the best way to recreate that. The silkscreening process offers the best solution for a pin style when detailed designs require precise, color-on-color detailing.

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The offset printing process offers full-color reproduction with outstanding details and accuracy. Ask one of our knowledgeable sales reps which process will work best for your logo. Printed pins also come with two different options for the edging (outside borders.) We offer the option of having the outside border of your printed pins made with either a shiny gold or shiny silver metal edge, or a full bleed.

For some customers, the addition of a shiny gold or silver edge gives their design a little extra elegance and more of a finish look. On the other hand, some designs work best without the metal edge. For those designs we use a full edge bleed. This enables the design to flow right to the edge of the pin. Edge options are one more reason why printed pins are so versatile -- they can be easily custom tailored to any design. Printed pins are also fully PMS (Pantone Matching System) matchable to accomodate branded and proprietary logos.

Because the process of producing printed pins is less labor intensive than the process of creating the enamel pins, it is, therefore, less expensive to produce. In instances where pins are needed in a slightly shorter-than-normal production time, printed pins are often a good option to get your order to you in a timely fashion. Printed pins can also be produced in a jumbo size that is extremely popular with sports teams to use for trading.

Ordering your Screen Printed Pins

We can assist you with color selection or match your logo colors for your custom pins. You will be guided through finish selection, whether antiqued, high polished or a combination, until you approve your final design. You may preview a digital or pre-production sample prior to manufacturing and when you are 100% satisfied with the design and all processes, full production of your order proceeds and your custom lapel pins will be Ready to Ship in 10-14 working days.

$ 20.00 per color mold fee per color on orders less than 300 Quantity

Rush Service Available: We will do our best to accommodate all rush requests as we sincerely do not promise you a delivery date without following through. We can not be held liable for carrier or customs delays. Rush charges vary from $ 20.00 - $ 50.00 depending on delivery date needed and art provided.

• Process: Screen Printed
• Material: Brass / Stainless Steel / Aluminum
• Thickness: 0.8mm (can be increased according to customer´s requirement)
• Plating: Gold / Silver / Nickel / Copper
• Epoxy coating: Yes
• Attachment: Various
• Color reference: Pantone Color Chart

The Making of a Screen Printed Pin

1. STEP 1 Developing the Negative Artwork or files supplied by the customer are used to produce films for each color.
2. STEP 2 Making the Printing Plate * One color is printed at a time with corresponding design. * Product is dried in an oven before the next color is printed..
3. STEP 3 Cutting * The metal board is cut in rows. * Individual designs are cut in custom outline.
4. STEP 4 Attachment Solder attachment onto the back of each piece.
5. STEP 5 Plating Plating now can be processed. The quality of plating varies with the length of time the metal is soaked in the plating liquid.
6. STEP 6 Epoxy Coating Clear epoxy is then applied to the surface to protect the enamel from color fading and cracking.
7. STEP 7 Inspection & Packing All items are strictly inspected before delivery.

How to Place Your Order

• Pick the size, shape and quantity of your pin and fill out our quick quote form. Be sure to attach any artwork you may have, even if it is just a simple a hand drawn sketch. In addition to sending your quote request form, please feel free to email or call us with any questions you may have. ( Call us toll-free at 800-259-6496 or email us at sales @ montereycompany.com )
• After you receive your quote please let us know if you have any questions. If you would like to proceed with placing your order, we will go over your design requests with you and create a full color digital proof of your pin-to-be. Please keep in mind that if you do not have your own ideas for the design of your lapel pins, we can create options according to your wishes from which you can later choose.
• Standard production time takes 7-10 days, however we do offer rush services to our customers if they need their pins in a hurry. Please inform your sales representative if you have a deadline and we will do our best to meet your needs