Guide · Quality

Enamel Pin Quality Control: 6 Checks Before Your Order Ships

Every custom pin order we make passes the same six checks, in the same order. The first three happen before bulk production starts, so problems are caught on paper or on one sample, not on thousands of pins. This guide explains what each check covers and what you approve along the way.

The six checks at a glance

Step	Check	What is checked	Who signs off
1	Artwork check	Size, line width, color separation and text are reviewed against what the chosen process can make	Our team, before quoting
2	Proof approval	Free digital proof showing design, colors, plating and dimensions, within 2 working days	You
3	Sample sign-off	Physical sample in 10–14 working days for you to check in hand	You
4	In-line inspection	Plating, color fill and attachment fit are checked during production	Our QC team
5	Final inspection	Finished pins are checked against the approved sample	Our QC team
6	Packing check	Bags, backing cards, barcode labels, SKU lists and carton marks are checked against your packing spec	Our QC team

1. Artwork check

Before we quote, we review your artwork at the size you want. If a line is too thin, two colors touch without a metal line between them, or text is too small for enamel, we tell you and suggest a fix, or a different process such as printing. Not sure which process fits? See Soft vs Hard Enamel Pins.

2. Proof approval

You receive a free digital proof within 2 working days of sending your artwork. It shows the design, enamel colors, plating and dimensions. Production does not begin until you sign it off. If we create the design for you, add 7 working days to the sample time.

3. Sample sign-off

For most orders you approve a physical sample before bulk production. The sample takes 10–14 working days. Check the color, plating, size and backing in hand. The approved sample becomes the reference for the whole order.

4. In-line inspection

During production our team checks plating color, enamel fill coverage and attachment fit against the approved sample. Enamel is filled by hand or by machine, one color at a time, so fill is checked color by color.

5. Final inspection

Finished pins are checked against the approved sample before they are packed. Pins that do not match are pulled from the order.

6. Packing check

Pins are packed to your spec: bulk, OPP bags with your barcode labels, backing cards or gift boxes. We can label and pack to Amazon FBA requirements. Send your barcode, SKU list and carton marks, and we check them before the cartons are closed.

Records we keep for your reorder

• Molds are kept for 1 year, so a reorder does not need a new mold.
• Color and plating records are kept on file.
• The approved sample and a sample card are kept as the reference.
• Order-relevant records, such as the approved proof and final inspection against the approved artwork, can be provided on request.

Order facts

From 100 pcs per design · best pricing at 500+ pcs, lower again at 1,000+ | Digital proof: free, within 2 working days | Physical sample: 10–14 working days (+7 if we create the design) | Mass production: 30–60 days, depending on quantity and finish | We reply within 12 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get inspection records for my order?

Yes. Order-relevant records, such as the approved proof and the final inspection against the approved artwork, can be provided on request. Tell us what your quality file needs.

What happens if the sample is not right?

Tell us what to change. We adjust and confirm before bulk production starts. Bulk production only starts after you sign off.

Will my reorder match the first order?

That is what the records are for. We keep the mold for 1 year, keep color and plating records on file, and keep the approved sample and sample card as the reference.