Custom pins are something most of us want in Chicago. For pin lovers, they represent something very personal and special. However, finding the top manufacturers of the pins was a difficult task.

Don't worry, I've scoured the market and found six of the best custom pin makers for you. Here you will learn about MOQ, delivery schedules, pin types, customer service, and more.

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●Company type: Manufacturer


Chicago. minutemanpress is a Chicago-based printing services business. They call themselves "Chicago Printers." They pride themselves on fast turnaround and high-quality custom products.

They offer a variety of different types of services, as follows:

Chicago Custom Printing

Offset Printing

Digital Printing

Screen Printed T-Shirts

DTG (Direct-to-Garment) T-Shirt Printing

Embroidery Services

Digital Signs and Banners

Screen Printed Coroplast Signs

The options for customizing pins are clearly indicated on their website. For example 8 plating options, 5 polishing options, 3 tailoring options, etc. If you are concerned about the minimum order quantity, you can send your design to their staff for consultation. They will give specific suggestions and quotations based on your design.

Their turnaround time is usually 15-20 business days after final design approval, so if you have any questions while working with them, feel free to contact their staff.

They also deal with other products such as:

●T-shirt printing

●Banner

●Business card

●Chicago union printing

●Location: Chicago

●Company type: Manufacturer


Busy beaver is a group of creative people, a tight-knit community who love life and are eager to help others.

What they really care about, they say, is their clients' projects, and they're not just clients, they're friends. They make sure that every order is handled carefully.

Every custom order is reviewed by a specialist, and every order is delivered free. If you are pressed for time, you can apply for the expedited option and it will take 4-6 weeks to receive your order. Their minimum order is 250 units. With the increase in quantity, the unit price decreases. They also offer 14 sizes to choose from.

They have a subscription popup on their website and they give you a 10% discount if you subscribe to their website. They have an online chat button so you can contact their customer service staff at any time.

Their pins are customized in steps:

Step 1: Create an Enamel Pin-Friendly Design

Step 2: Choose Soft or Hard Enamel Pins

Step 3: Choose the Type of Fastener

Step 4: Order Your Pins

Step 5: Make Your Pins Retail-Ready

They also deal with other products such as:

●Button

●Magnet

●Bottle openers

●Mirrors

●Button packs

●Stickers

●Gifts

Location: Chicago

Company type: Manufacturer


Chicagopartyplace is a simple site that doesn't have a lot of content on their site, but they can also provide a great customer experience for custom pins. Instead of enamel, their custom pins are button-shaped, simple, and inexpensive. Easy to wear.

The minimum unit price can be as much as $2.If your design is too complex, there may be an additional charge. They are not an online ordering system, so if you want to know the specific quotation, please send an inquiry to the staff, they will reply to you within 48 hours.

●Location: Chicago

●Company type: Manufacturer

●Year Founded：2001

Transit Tees designs, manufactures, and retails its products locally. They own two iconic brands Wicker Park and Andersonville. Items in the store are created in their design studio and made on-site by local artists and artisans.

On their website, finished pins are divided into 5 grades. You can choose a grade to view according to your budget, so as not to waste too much time:

$0 to $4 

$4-$6

$6 -$8

$8-$10 

$10 - $12 

Of course, you can choose their custom service, custom pins are slightly more expensive, if you want to know the detailed quotation, you can ask the staff for a quotation, they will reply to your inquiry within 48 hours.

They also deal with other products such as:

●Flag

●Gift set

●T-shirt

●Location: Chicago

●Company type: Manufacturer


●Year Founded: 2003

●Number of employees: 30-50

Spiritpins is a custom services company dedicated to serving teams and companies worldwide.

Their four simple goals:

1.To Provide Great Customer Service

2.To Educate Our Customers

3.To Provide a High-Quality Pin That is Exactly What the Customer Wants

4.A Choice of Options Within Your Budget

They have a minimum order size of 500 custom enamel pins, typically between 1.75 inches and 2.5 inches. They prefer to use a 2.0 size.

They also provide a detailed explanation of the step-by-step ordering process:

Step 1: Figure out what you need

Step 2: Give the share price

Step 3: Work on your artwork

Step 4: Artwork approval

Step 5: Pay

Step 6: Produce your artwork

Step 7: Ship

Step 8: Receiving your custom enamel pins

Here at Vivipins, we offer custom enamel pins at factory prices.

We offer a wide range of customizable enamel pins including:

●Soft enamel pins

●hard enamel pins

●die struck pins

●print pins

●dog pins

●glitter pins

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Our ordering system is easy to use. You can choose your favorite accessories step by step according to the options we provide. Eventually, the system will give you a final price. Of course, if you are a regular customer, you can contact our staff to give you a special discount.

After final approval of your design, you will receive a sample from one of our expert designers. After you confirm the sample, we will start production.

If you are not satisfied with the sample, don't worry. Our designers will work with you until you are happy with your design.

We deliver all orders within 14 days of final approval. We also offer expedited shipping on request. We are unique in that we do not require a minimum order. The larger the quantity, the more favorable the price.

If you want a fully customizable enamel pin at a reasonable price contact us today!