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Custom Soft Enamel Medals — OEM Factory Direct
Soft enamel medals are the workhorse of race and sports awards — recessed color with raised metal borders, durable enough for finish-line handling and priced from $1.60 per medal at 500 pieces.
At Badge Artisans, we have specialised in custom enamel medal manufacturing for more than 15 years, serving buyers in over 50 countries. Factory-direct custom soft enamel medals with OEM/ODM service. Free design proof within 24 hours. MOQ starts from 100 pieces per design. Bulk production completed in 15-18 days. Trusted by Disney, Universal Studios, ByteDance and 50+ global brands.
MOQ
100pcs
Lead Time
15-18 Days
Free 24H
Artwork
30,000+ pcs
Daily Capacity
Why are soft enamel medals so widely used for races, sports events, corporate activities, and large-volume medal orders? The answer is simple: they offer strong visual impact, flexible customisation, and a highly competitive unit cost.
Bright and vivid colours
Recessed colour filling creates clear colour separation and strong visual contrast.
Cost-effective for bulk orders
Soft enamel medals typically cost 20-40% less than hard enamel for equivalent sizes, making them the preferred choice for events requiring 500+ pieces.
Ideal for large-volume production
With 30,000+ pcs daily capacity, Badge Artisans supports repeat bulk orders for race series, distributor stock programs, and annual event contracts.
Faster production time
Standard bulk orders completed in 7-15 days. Rush production available for urgent event deadlines.
Good detail performance
Complex logos, fine text, and detailed artwork can be clearly presented.
Pantone colour matching
We can match Pantone colours to support brand, event, or campaign requirements.
If you need medals with rich colours, strong branding, and controlled cost, soft enamel is one of the most practical options.
Soft Enamel vs Hard Enamel Medals: Which Finish Is Right for Your Order?
Compare soft enamel and hard enamel medals side by side — Badge Artisans manufactures both finish types in-house, helping B2B buyers choose the right process based on budget, quantity, and visual requirements.
| Comparison | Soft Enamel Medals | Hard Enamel Medals |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Effect | Bright colours with a slightly recessed texture | Smooth, polished surface with a jewellery-like finish |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Lead Time | 7-15 days | 15-25 days |
| Wear Resistance | Medium | Very strong |
| Best For | Races, events, large-volume orders | Corporate awards, premium collections, high-end custom orders |
Soft enamel is the most popular finish among race directors — about 80% of our running event clients choose it. Our running medals page details why: bold colors, tactile recessed texture, excellent durability, and the best value at $0.80–2.00/medal (500 pcs) with antique plating. Browse soft enamel examples at custom running medals.
Soft enamel leaves a textured, recessed finish; hard enamel is polished flat and costs $2.80–$3.50/medal. For running events, 80% of our clients choose soft enamel — see the full comparison in our soft enamel vs hard enamel guide.
Other Enamel Medal Styles to Consider
Buyers who start with soft enamel medals often explore other finish types for different product lines. Badge Artisans manufactures transparent enamel, antique enamel, and hard enamel medals in the same facility, allowing you to consolidate orders and simplify supplier management.Soft enamel is one of three enamel finishes we offer — compare it with hard enamel and transparent enamel medals, or see the full custom enamel medals range.
If your design requires a brighter and more glass-like color effect, you may also compare soft enamel with transparent enamel medals. Transparent enamel works especially well when the design needs light transmission, layered color depth, or a more modern visual style
For buyers who prefer a more traditional or vintage look, this antique Russian silver and enamel medal is also a useful reference. It combines antique silver plating with enamel color filling, making it suitable for commemorative medals, cycling awards, heritage-style events, and designs that need an aged metal effect.
Customisation Options
How Custom Soft Enamel Medals Are Made
The soft enamel medal production process begins with die casting or stamping, depending on the design complexity and order quantity. For intricate designs with fine details, our engineering team creates a custom mould that captures every element of your artwork. The metal base is then formed through precision stamping, creating raised metal lines that separate each colour area.
Colour filling follows the Pantone matching system, ensuring accurate brand colour reproduction across every production run. Our QC team checks colour accuracy under standardised lighting conditions before each batch proceeds to the plating stage. Common plating options include gold, silver, nickel, and antique bronze — each providing a distinct visual character that complements the enamel colours.
After plating, each medal undergoes a three-stage quality inspection: raw material check, in-process dimensional verification, and final visual inspection. This ensures consistent quality across bulk orders of any size. The finished medals are then paired with your choice of ribbon — nylon, satin, or woven — and packaged according to your specifications.
Whatever specifications you require, our team can recommend the right solution based on your budget, quantity, and delivery schedule.
| Customisation Item | Options |
|---|---|
| Size | 25mm – 100mm |
| Shape | Round, square, shield, or fully custom shape |
| Thickness | 1.5mm – 4mm |
| Colour | Pantone colour matching, no strict colour quantity limit |
| Logo / Artwork | Front, back, edge, or full-surface customisation |
| Back Engraving | Laser engraving, screen printing, UV printing |
| Surface Finish | Gold, silver, nickel, antique bronze, black nickel |
| Ribbon | Nylon, satin, or woven ribbon with custom colours and printing |
| Packaging | OPP bag, display box, or custom gift box |
MOQ & Quantity Price
100pcs
New design testing | small events | trial orders before committing to larger runs
100-1000pcs
Standard bulk orders | volume discount applied | most popular range for race events and corporate awards
5000+ pcs
Large wholesale orders | best unit price | dedicated production line allocation | priority scheduling for repeat customers
Pricing for custom soft enamel medals is based on size, quantity, plating finish, and attachment options. Contact us with your specifications — we provide transparent, detailed quotations within 24 hours. No hidden charges.
Why soft enamel wins for bulk orders:
At 500+ pieces, soft enamel costs $1.60–$2.00 per medal — the best value for bold, colorful designs. It accounts for 62% of all race medal orders we produce, because it photographs well, survives post-race handling, and holds clean brand colors at scale.
Sample Display
Seeing and touching a real sample makes ordering much easier. Badge Artisans has produced over 5 million medals, and the following examples show common soft enamel medal styles.
A classic and clean 2D design with bright colours, suitable for most races, school events, sports competitions, and promotional campaigns.View more 2D Soft Enamel Marathon Medals
3D relief adds depth and dimension to the medal, making it suitable for complex logos, landmark designs, race themes, and designs that need stronger visual impact.
Gold creates a premium look, silver gives a clean and modern feel, while antique bronze adds a vintage style. Badge Artisans offers multiple plating and finishing options to match your brand or event identity.
In addition to standard round and shield shapes, we can also customize any irregular shape, such as hearts, bottle openers, and event-themed elements.
Soft enamel is the most popular finish among half marathon race directors — bold recessed colors, tactile texture, and the best value per medal. Our half marathon finisher medals suppliers page pairs soft enamel with antique plating, a free full-color sublimated ribbon, and a 100-piece MOQ so 13.1-mile events stay within budget. Find half marathon finisher medals suppliers.
When a landmark or sculpted figure needs more depth than enamel color can carry, a true custom 3d medal is cast with stronger relief and more complex contour — our page details the full process from mold engraving and die casting to plating, color filling, and assembly.
Pricing and Lead Time
As a factory-direct manufacturer, Badge Artisans eliminates middleman markups from your custom soft enamel medal order. Pricing is calculated based on your specific requirements — we provide detailed, itemised quotations within 24 hours with no hidden charges.
How Is the Price Calculated?
| Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantity | Higher quantity usually means lower unit cost |
| Size | Larger medals require more material |
| Number of Colours | More colours may increase production complexity |
| Surface Finish | Gold > Silver > Nickel > Raw finish |
| Shape | Custom shapes require mould development |
| Packaging | Custom gift boxes cost more than standard packaging |
Send us your design, quantity, budget, and delivery deadline. We respond to all inquiries within one business day with a detailed, itemised quotation.
Production Timeline
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Artwork Proof | Within 24 hours |
| Sample Production | 7-10 days |
| Bulk Production | 7-15 days |
| Shipping | 5-15 days |
Badge Artisans has its own factory and production lines. We do not rely on unstable outsourcing for core production, which helps us control quality and delivery time.
Suggested Order Planning
- Standard Orders，4-6 weeks in advance
- Rush Orders，2-3 weeks in advance, rush fee may apply
- Large Orders 5,000+ pcs,6-8 weeks in advance
For race organisers, we recommend preparing medals based on:Estimated participants × 1.05，This helps cover last-minute registration increases or replacement needs.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Why Choose Badge Artisans
Badge Artisans has focused on custom soft enamel medal manufacturing for more than 15 years. Here is how we differ from ordinary suppliers:
| Comparison | Badge Artisans | Ordinary Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | 15+ years, 5,000,000+ medals produced | Limited experience or mixed product categories |
| Capacity | 30,000+ pcs daily output from 3,000m² factory with 200+ skilled workers | Limited capacity, often outsourced |
| Design | Free 24h artwork proof, in-house design team | Paid design or outsourced design |
| Quality Control | 3-stage QC, 100% inspection | Random inspection or no clear QC process |
| Lead Time | Own factory, more stable delivery | Dependent on outsourcing, unstable schedule |
| Certifications | BSCI / ISO9001 / Sedex | No certification or unclear verification |
| Export Experience | Exported to 50+ countries including US, UK, Germany, Australia, Japan | Limited export experience |
Choosing a reliable factory is also a way to protect your own customers and long-term business reputation.Learn more about our factory capabilities and certifications
Sample Confirmation Process
Check the sample first, then confirm the bulk order. This is how Badge Artisans reduces purchasing risk for medal buyers.
1.Design confirmation
You review the digital artwork proof.
2.Sample production
Sample is produced in 7-10 days.
3.Sample approval
Confirm by physical sample, high-resolution photos, or video
4.Bulk production
Production starts after sample approval.
Sample fee: The mold fee is generally between $100 and $200 USD, but it can be waived for orders of 10,000 pieces or more.
Free Design Service
No designer? Not satisfied with your current artwork? Our in-house design team can help turn your idea into a professional medal design.
Free Design
In-house professional design team, no design fee
24h Artwork Proof
Artwork proof provided within 24 working hours
Unlimited Revisions
Revised until you are satisfied
Full Set Design
Medal + ribbon + display solution available
What We Need From You
- Logo or artwork files, preferably AI, PSD, PDF, or vector files.
- Colour preferences, such as Pantone colours or reference images.
- Medal usage, such as race, corporate award, school event, or souvenir.
- Quantity and approximate budget range.
Tell us your idea, and Badge Artisans will help turn it into a production-ready medal design.
Our design team has delivered artwork for Disney, Universal Studios, and 50+ global brand campaigns. We work with AI, CDR, PDF, and vector files, and can develop complete medal + ribbon + display packaging designs from your initial concept.
Quality Assurance
Stable quality is the foundation of long-term cooperation. Badge Artisans uses a 3-stage QC system to make every batch reliable.
Raw material inspection
Ensure metal materials meet production standards
In-process inspection
Check quality after each production step
Pre-shipment inspection
100% piece-by-piece inspection before shipping
Badge Artisans is a BSCI / ISO9001 / Sedex certified factory. If the delivered goods do not match the confirmed sample, we offer free rework or remake.
Original copies of all certification documents can be presented for verification during the factory audit.Badge Artisans is a Disney FAMA certified manufacturer.
Cooperation Process
Badge Artisans makes the custom medal process simple. Start your order in 6 steps:
Step 1: Inquiry
Send your design, quantity, and delivery requirements.
Step 2: Quotation
Receive a detailed quotation within 24 hours.
Step 3: Design
Free artwork proof and design confirmation.
Step 4: Sampling
7-10 days for sample production and approval
Step 5: Production
7-15 days bulk production after confirmation.
Step 6: Shipping
Shipment arranged after final inspection
Payment Terms
- New customers: T/T 30% deposit + 70% balance before shipment.
- Long-term partners: Net 30 / Net 60 terms can be discussed after stable cooperation.
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