Wholesale Custom Metal Badges: MOQ, Price per Piece and How to Order in Bulk

Wholesale custom metal badges from Yanlsle start from $0.30 per piece, with an MOQ of 50 pieces, a free artwork proof, and a stated 7–10 day lead time after artwork proofing and any agreed sample review. Choose soft enamel, hard enamel, die-struck, or printed construction, then confirm size, plating, backing, and packaging on the quote. Start from the custom metal badges & lapel pins product page when you are ready to RFQ.

What “wholesale” and “bulk” mean for Yanlsle badges

On this site, wholesale / bulk custom metal badges means a factory-direct OEM run built to your artwork — not a catalog of pre-stocked SKUs with a fixed list price for every design. You specify quantity (from the 50-piece MOQ upward), style, finish, backing, and packaging; the factory quotes a project-specific unit price. The product page publishes a starting figure of from $0.30/piece; it does not publish a full quantity tier table.

That framing matters for buyers comparing “wholesale badge suppliers.” A lower floor price on a simple run does not automatically apply to a large, multi-color hard-enamel badge with gift-box packaging. Use the from-$0.30 figure as orientation, then send a full brief so the factory can quote your actual configuration.

Related deep-dives on the same cluster: soft enamel vs hard enamel pins, how metal pins are made, custom metal pin cost, and how to create custom badges.

MOQ and the from-$0.30 price framing

Yanlsle’s minimum order for custom metal badges is 50 pieces, with a free artwork proof before production. Quantity is one of the quote inputs: state the piece count you need (for example 50, 200, 500, or another run size), plus per-design quantities if you have more than one design.

From $0.30/piece is the starting price stated on the metal badges product page. It is a floor, not a guarantee that every style, size, color count, plating, backing, and packaging combination lands at $0.30. Larger or more complex jobs are quoted higher based on the drivers below. Yanlsle does not publish additional tier tables or percentage volume discounts on that page — do not invent them for planning. Put the quantities and specs you need in the RFQ and let the factory price against those numbers.

If you are comparing soft enamel vs hard enamel (or die-struck vs printed) at the same quantity, ask for both options on the same size, metal, plating, and packaging baseline so the comparison stays apples-to-apples.

What drives unit price on bulk custom badges

Every Yanlsle badge project is priced from the drivers listed on the product page. Two runs at the same quantity can still diverge when size, process, or packaging differ.

1. Size — custom outlines and dimensions based on the logo, use case, and backing choice (confirmed in artwork review; the product page does not publish a fixed cm/mm size chart).
2. Base metal — selected for the artwork, thickness, and target finish.
3. Process — soft enamel, hard enamel, die-struck, or printed; stamping or casting chosen from artwork, thickness, and relief requirements.
4. Color count — Pantone-matched colors; more colors typically add fill and inspection work.
5. Plating — polished, antique, or other plated metal finishes.
6. Backing — butterfly clutch, rubber clutch, safety pin, or magnet.
7. Packaging — individual bags, backing cards, or gift boxes.
8. Quantity — including runs at MOQ 50 and larger wholesale quantities you specify.

There is no public table that maps each driver to a dollar adder. Treat the from-$0.30 figure as the published starting point, then expect the quote to move with the full specification — see also custom metal pin cost for pin-cluster cost framing (badge RFQs still need badge-specific specs).

Soft enamel, hard enamel, die-struck, or printed

Yanlsle offers four badge-style paths on the product page. Pick for look and use case first; then confirm cost impact on the quote.

Soft enamel. Color sits in recessed pockets with raised metal lines between colors. The face feels more tactile. Common for logo pins, club badges, and designs that want visible metal ridges. Soft enamel is often the starting point for classic lapel-pin looks — details in soft enamel vs hard enamel pins.

Hard enamel. Color is filled, then the face is ground and polished so enamel sits flush with the metal. The result is a smoother, flatter face that many corporate and retail programs prefer.

Die-struck. Focuses on metal detail with little or no enamel fill — raised and recessed metal carry the design. Useful when plating and relief matter more than multi-color fill.

Printed. Suits fine artwork, gradients, or detail that is hard to separate into enamel pockets. Printed badges are another color path when the design calls for it.

Production method. Stamping or casting is selected from the artwork, thickness, and relief requirements — not as a free buyer swap after the quote. For how metal pin / badge construction generally flows from die to finish, see how metal pins are made. For design and brief prep, see how to create custom badges.

Color and finish. Pantone color matching is available, with polished, antique, or plated metal finishes. Finish and color count are quote drivers — specify them clearly rather than assuming a free upgrade.

Backings and packaging for wholesale programs

Backings available on the product page:

• Butterfly clutch — classic lapel-pin back for jackets and uniforms.
• Rubber clutch — secure alternative often used when a firmer hold is preferred.
• Safety pin — useful when the badge needs to attach to fabric that a clutch pin does not suit.
• Magnet — no piercing; suitable when the wearer cannot or should not puncture clothing.

Backing choice affects attachment hardware and can move the unit quote. State the preferred backing (or ask for a recommendation by garment type) in the RFQ.

Packaging options for bulk and retail programs:

• Individual bags — common for wholesale handoff and inventory.
• Backing cards — useful for retail display or giveaway presentation.
• Gift boxes — for premium gifting or boxed sets.

Packaging is quoted as part of the project, not as a free default. If badges will ship as retail SKUs, event giveaways, or boxed gifts, say so up front so labor and materials are scoped correctly.

Lead time and the custom order process

The stated lead time for Yanlsle custom metal badges is 7–10 days. Artwork proofing and any agreed sample review are completed before bulk production. Extra sample or finish-revision rounds can extend the schedule beyond that window. The product page does not list separate lead times by soft enamel vs hard enamel vs die-struck vs printed, so plan around the same 7–10 day production window unless your project needs extra confirmation rounds.

The product page process is:

1. Requirement Discussion — quantity, target date, size/shape, style, colors, plating, backing, packaging, destination.
2. Provide Artwork — logos, text, Pantone notes (or a clear brief if art follows).
3. Design Layout — factory layout for review.
4. Sample Confirmation — any agreed sample before bulk.
5. Production — bulk run after confirmation.
6. Quality Check & Shipping — QC then ship to the agreed destination.

Plan backward from your event, ship-by, or retail on-shelf date: leave room for discussion, artwork, layout, and sample confirmation, then the 7–10 day production window.

How to RFQ wholesale custom metal badges

A complete RFQ reduces back-and-forth and avoids under-scoped quotes. Include:

• Quantity (and per-design quantities if more than one design)
• Target date / ship-by date
• Size and shape (outline preference, or “recommend from logo”) — no fixed cm chart on the product page; confirm in artwork review
• Style — soft enamel, hard enamel, die-struck, or printed
• Colors — Pantone references or “match artwork”
• Plating / finish — polished, antique, or other plated finish
• Backing — butterfly clutch, rubber clutch, safety pin, or magnet
• Packaging — individual bags, backing cards, gift boxes, or bulk
• Delivery destination and preferred shipping method
• Artwork when ready (or note that artwork will follow)

Yanlsle is a factory-direct OEM. Contact via Get a Quote on the custom metal badges page, email official@yanlsle.com, or WhatsApp +(86) 13480251761.

For nearby cluster reading before you RFQ: soft enamel vs hard enamel pins, how metal pins are made, custom metal pin cost, and how to create custom badges.

FAQ

How much do wholesale custom metal badges cost per piece?

Yanlsle custom metal badges start from $0.30 per piece as stated on the product page. That is a starting figure, not a fixed rate for every design. Actual unit price is quoted from size, base metal, process, color count, plating, backing, packaging, and quantity. MOQ is 50 pieces with a free artwork proof.

What is the MOQ for custom metal badges?

The minimum order is 50 pieces, with a free artwork proof before production.

What affects the unit price of custom badges in bulk?

Size, base metal, process (soft enamel, hard enamel, die-struck, or printed; stamping or casting), color count, plating, backing, packaging, and quantity. The published starting price is from $0.30/piece; there is no public tier table beyond that figure on the product page.

Soft enamel or hard enamel: which should I choose for bulk badges?

Soft enamel emphasizes recessed color with raised metal lines; hard enamel gives a smoother, flush face. Die-struck badges focus on metal detail; printed badges suit fine artwork or gradients. Choose for look and use case, then compare both options on the same size/plating/packaging baseline in the RFQ. See soft enamel vs hard enamel pins for a deeper finish comparison.

How long does custom badge production take?

The stated lead time is 7–10 days. Artwork proofing and any agreed sample review are completed before bulk production. Extra sample or revision rounds can add time.

How do I order wholesale custom metal badges in bulk?

Share quantity, target date, size/shape, style, Pantone colors, plating, backing, packaging, delivery destination, and artwork when ready. Start on the custom metal badges page, or contact official@yanlsle.com / WhatsApp +(86) 13480251761.

Wholesale custom metal badges at Yanlsle start from $0.30/piece: MOQ 50, free artwork proof, 7–10 day lead after proof and sample. Share your bulk brief for a factory quote — Get a Quote, official@yanlsle.com, or WhatsApp +(86) 13480251761.