In short
- Pin: secure and simple, but leaves small holes in fabric.
- Magnet: no holes and easy to move between garments.
- Clip: clips onto pockets, collars, belts or lanyards.
- Choose by what staff wear, how active they are and how often badges move.
| Item | Pin | Magnet | Clip |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it attaches | Pin through the fabric | Two-part magnet holds through the fabric | Clips onto a pocket, collar or lanyard |
| Marks clothing | Small holes | No holes | No holes |
| Moving between garments | Fiddly | Quick and easy | Quick |
| Best for | Fixed uniforms, low-cost orders | Office, retail and hospitality staff | Lanyards, pockets, varied clothing |
1Pin fittings
A pin fitting is the traditional option — a pin with a safety catch that goes through the fabric. It holds firmly and suits uniforms where the badge stays on one garment. The drawback is small holes, which show more on fine or delicate fabrics.
2Magnet fittings
A magnetic fitting uses two parts that hold each other through the fabric, so there are no holes and the badge moves easily between shirts and jackets. That makes magnets a popular choice for office, retail and hospitality staff. Very thick fabrics, like heavy jackets, can weaken the hold.
3Clip fittings
A clip attaches to a shirt pocket, collar, belt or lanyard. Clips suit teams whose clothing varies day to day, or who wear badges on a lanyard rather than on a garment. They don’t mark fabric and are easy to take on and off.
4Think about what staff wear
Look at the garments badges will go on. Fine shirts and blouses suit magnets or clips; heavy workwear and jackets may hold a pin more securely. If staff swap between uniform items through the week, a fitting that moves easily will save frustration.
5Mix fittings by role if needed
You don’t have to choose one fitting for everyone. Front-of-house staff might wear magnetic badges while warehouse staff use clips on lanyards. Just keep the badge design the same so every badge still looks part of one set.
