Magnetic Name Badges - No More Holes in Clothes

Name Tag Pros • January 11, 2022

If you are in charge of choosing or designing name badges for an event, employees, students, or anything else, you may have noticed that you have a lot of choices. One of those choices includes the name tag backing. For years, a pin backing was the only option unless you went with a lanyard. Pin backings may be a bit less expensive than magnetic backings, but their biggest downside is that they poke holds. Name Tag Pros also provides magnetic backings to prevent poking holes in uniforms or other garments. 

Magnetic Name Tags

benefits of magnetic name tag backing


Magnetic backings are gaining in popularity and may have achieved the “most popular choice” standing. They are certainly the better choice for business events. Participants most likely do not want to poke holes in business clothing. They are also a great choice for upscale uniforms and events that have dress codes and standards. Both dress shirts and uniforms can get expensive if you must replace them because they have holes in them. You can avoid holes in anyone’s clothes by using magnetic name tags.


Plastic Name Badges

Plastic name tags come in a wide variety of colors, and you always have the option of adding a full-color logo. You can choose a magnetic backing or a pin backing. Plastic name tags are economical, strong, durable, and resist scratches. Plastic name tags are versatile and are great for using outdoors or in. You can also choose traditional sizes and shapes or create a custom-shaped plastic name badge if you’d like. They are engraved with the wearer’s name, title, and other information as needed.


Metal Name Badges

Metal name badges are extremely durable and yet they are lightweight. You can choose full-color printing, with text and a full-color logo. They offer options like a classic style, upscale tagreusable name badges, or metal bling name tags. They are versatile in style, color, size, and shape. You can choose a pin backing if you want one, however, the magnetic backing attaches securely without poking holes in clothing.


Reusable Name Tags

If you are looking for name tags that can be used over and over again, reusable name badges are a great option. These high-quality name badges are available in plastic or metal. Additionally, you can choose the backing style that works best for you including a magnetic backing. They are an affordable option for high-turnover personnel and events. You’ll also have the choice to use full-color printing or engraved styles. The three popular reusable name tag styles include dry erase, chalkboard marker, or label print name badges.


Let Name Tag Pros Help!

We have decades of experience and expertise when it comes to delivering you the name tags you need. No matter what your need, we can help you design the perfect name badge to fit your needs. Call us today at 1-888-754-8337 and let us know what you want, and we’ll make sure you get it! Let us show you want hassle-free ordering really looks like!



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