Joshua ReyExploring Vancouver’s vibrant custom pin scene has been an absolute blast! From quirky designs to intricate works of art, we’ve scoured the city to bring you the best custom pins that Vancouver has to offer.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started, these local gems are sure to add a unique touch to your collection.
Join us as we dive into the world of custom pins and share our favorite finds from this beautiful city.
How Much Do Custom Pins Cost in Vancouver?
Custom pins in Vancouver generally start at $0.35 per piece, while hard enamel pins typically start at $0.55 per piece. For an order of 100 enamel pins, you can expect to pay between $125 and $515. Ordering in bulk offers greater savings.
How we chose the Best Custom Pins in Vancouver
1. Custom Pins
Sky’s the limit when it comes to customizing your pins with Custom Pins. They can turn pretty much any design or idea into a unique and personalized pin that you can proudly wear or display.
What’s awesome is that they’ve been making custom lapel pins for more than 20 years. From that fact, you just know they’re pros at this. Their product line includes custom pins, custom enamel pins, and custom lapel pins.
Now, the most common metal materials they use to make their custom pins are: gold, silver, copper, and nickel. So you have that variety to choose from.
We liked that they can give suggestions about sizing and plating finish as well, ensuring that your custom pin turns out exactly how you envision it. It’s also nice to know that their designers can make unlimited modifications to your design.
Now, they may not be open 24/7, but Custom Pins has a dedicated 24/7 live chat support for any questions or concerns you may have outside of their regular business hours.
All in all, we highly recommend Custom Pins for their wide variety of options, helpful customer service, and dedication to ensuring your custom pin is exactly what you want.
Pros
- No minimum order quantity
- Free design services
- Unlimited design modifications
Cons
- Long turnaround time
Good quality custom products
“If you’re looking for a company that provides good quality custom products and great customer service look no further!”
-Ms. Sickle, Google Reviews
Supportive and efficient customer service
“Fay was very supportive and efficient during the purchase process.I got my custom pins across the ocean within a few days and they look great! 🙂 Thanks!”
-Ms. Baquero, Google Reviews
2. Vancouver Button Factory Ltd.
Since 1980, the Vancouver Button Factory Ltd. has been dedicated to creating custom print products. They offer a wide range of items, from pins and shirts to notebooks, tissues, mouse pads, and more.
What sets them apart is their status as a full-service print shop, managing every step of the production process in-house. They handle pre-press, printing, foil stamping, and finishing, ensuring top-quality results.
Their custom pin services include both metal and classic metal options, all produced in full color (CMYK). Any RGB or Pantone® colors are converted to CMYK for consistency.
We were thrilled to find out that clients can submit multiple designs and receive a proof for each one before production starts, ensuring complete satisfaction with the final product.
Plus, they offer daily delivery across Canada, from small towns to large cities, partnering with couriers like FedEx, Purolator, UPS, Canpar, and Canada Post.
Overall, we’re impressed with what we’ve seen so far and are confident in their ability to meet pin customization needs efficiently and effectively.
Pros
- Quick turnaround time (5 to 7 business days)
- Delivers across Canada daily
Cons
- No 24/7 live chat services
Excellent custom services
“Excellent customer service and professional expertise. If you want your printing and or buttons done, then look no more. They have it all…”
-Mr. Vetro, Google Review
Quick, friendly, and good quality products
“Quick, friendly, good quality product and service. Fast becoming my go-to for any type of button order, large or small.”
-Ms. Hardle, Google Review
3. Pinsncrests
Pins n’ Crests, originally established in 1955 as N.K. Souvenirs by Mr. Norbert Kamning, has built a solid reputation, retaining 73% of its clients over the years—a true testament to their quality and service.
Their product range includes custom lapel pins, embroidered crests, and woven lanyards. Each lapel pin is individually hand-colored, adding a personal touch that we absolutely loved.
Beyond the usual hard and soft enamel pins, Pins n’ Crests also offers photo-etched pins, perfect for intricate designs.
Their custom pin services extend to offset printing, die casting, fasteners, and coin edge pins
Additionally, they create school awards and recognition pins, ideal for honoring students and staff members.
We were also glad to learn that their factory keeps all molds and order information on file for two years after the initial production date. This makes reordering a breeze and ensures consistency for future orders.
Overall, Pins n’ Crests provides a wide range of options for creating unique and personalized pins, making them one of the best choices for custom pins in Vancouver.
Pros
- Hand colored pins
- Price is inclusive of all setup charges
- Free delivery anywhere in Canada and NWT
Cons
- Relatively pricey
A pleasure to work with
“I ordered custom pins on behalf of the charity I work for and Dave was a pleasure to work with. He took great care to help us find options that were extremely tasteful and within our budget…”
-Ms. Shepek, Google Review
Informative and reliable
“What a pleasure it has been working with Dave at Pinsncrests. Personal service, very informative, reliable and the quality of the lapel pins is fantastic.”
-Mr. Vendrasco, Google Review
4. Six Cent Press Inc.
Six Cent Press Inc. is all about custom pin-back buttons. These are made to order from your artwork, which to us means that you can create unique and personalized pins for any occasion or event.
Since 2003, they have become Canada’s #1 trusted supplier of Tecre brand button makers and button parts.
Now, we didn’t like that they only had hard and soft enamel pins, as we think this limits the variety of pin options available. We wish they also had options for other types of pins, such as die struck or printed pins.
Despite this limitation, we were impressed to know that they have a 24/48 hour turn-around service for rush orders, making them a reliable option for those in need of quick custom pin production.
It’s also good to know that they keep all of today’s most popular size button makers, graphic punches, and button making parts in stock and ready to ship.
We also liked that they have button packaging services for clients who want their custom pins to be professionally presented and ready for distribution or sale.
Overall, this company seems to offer a comprehensive range of services for those looking to create custom pins for various purposes.
Pros
- 24/48 hour turn-around service available
- Has button packaging services
Cons
- Limited variety of pins
Bright and vibrant colored pins
“I’m always so happy to receive my Six Cent Press buttons! The colours are bright and vibrant, and the pins are always an excellent quality…”
-Ms. Stallard, Google Review
Fast production of pins
“Six Cent Press is fantastic! Super friendly service. Fast production. The buttons are made from high quality components…”
-Ms. Rogowski, Google Review
